As summer comes to a close, at least we had the last days of great weather and the nights were amazing with the rise of the Harvest Moon! Try this cocktail on for size.
1-1/2 parts Grey Goose orange vodka
1/2 part dry vermouth
1/2 part orange liqueur
dash of bitters
twisted orange peel
In a shaker with ice combine all ingredients and shake until the shaker is really cold. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with the orange twist.
BRING ON AUTUMN!
ENJOY!
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
FRIDAY COCKTAIL - GOOD LUCK CHARM!
Oh, Friday the 13th.....need I say more
Note for this cocktail: The floating pieces of spearmint are the bursts of good luck! Don't skimp on that part or at least don't blame me if you do!!!
Ingredients:
1-1/2 parts Bourbon
3/4 parts Limoncello
2 parts fresh lemon sour
5-6 minced spearmint leaves
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and mix well until shaker is cold. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel.
GOOD LUCK YA'ALL!
ENJOY!
Note for this cocktail: The floating pieces of spearmint are the bursts of good luck! Don't skimp on that part or at least don't blame me if you do!!!
Ingredients:
1-1/2 parts Bourbon
3/4 parts Limoncello
2 parts fresh lemon sour
5-6 minced spearmint leaves
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and mix well until shaker is cold. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel.
GOOD LUCK YA'ALL!
ENJOY!