FRIDAY COCKTAIL - NEW ORLEANS SAZERAC!

This is a New Orleans CLASSIC!  It is best when you make it ahead of time in a batch and let it get nice and chilled in the frig.

3 cups rye whiskey
1/2 cups simple syrup
1 tbl absinthe
1-1/2 tsp bitters
3/4 cups ice water
lemon twist

Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher.  Chill in the frig for at least 2 hours or up to a day.  Pour into rocks glasses filled with ice and garnish with a lemon twist.  This makes about 12.

LOVE NEW ORLEANS!
ENJOY!

FRIDAY COCKTAIL - HARVEST MOON!

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!

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!

FRIDAY COCKTAIL - BIRTHDAY BERNIE'S HAPPY HOUR!

ENOUGH SAID!

Ingredients:

2 oz VO whisky
1 dash sweet vermouth
cherry
1 LARGE bag donettes

Pour whisky and vermouth in a shaker with ice.  Shake and pour into martini glass and garnish with a cherry.  Serve with a bag of donettes!


LOVE YOU BERNIE - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
ENJOY!

FRIDAY COCKTAIL - PEACHY BOURBON LEMONADE!

This recipe makes a pitcher of this scrumptious summer beverage.  You need to do a little work ahead of time so plan accordingly.

Ingredients:

4 cups of water
2 cups peeled chopped peaches
1/4 cup mint leaves
6 Tbl sugar
Pitcher with 1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup bourbon
Garnish - mint sprig and peach slice

Bring first four ingredients to a boil in a saucepan.  Reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes.  Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.  Press mixture through a fine sieve and into the pitcher with lemon juice.  Stir in bourbon.  Pour into rocks glasses with ice and garnish with mint and peach.

LOVE SUMMER PEACHES!
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FRIDAY COCKTAIL - DOG DAYS OF SUMMER - THE SUNSPLASH!

When you have a few of these, everything will seem right with the world!!!  This will get you through the rest of the dog days my thirsty friends!!!

Ingredients:

1-1/2 oz orange vodka
1/2 oz Cointreau
1-1/2 oz fresh orange juice
1-1/2 oz cranberry juice
1 oz lemon sour mix (2 parts fresh lemon juice and 1 part simple syrup)
Garnish with orange slice and lemon twist

Pour all ingredients in a shaker with ice.  Shake well and strain into a tall glass with ice.  Garnish with fruit.

GOTTA LOVE THE DOG DAYS!
ENJOY!

FRIDAY COCKTAIL - RODRIGUEZ SOUR!

At least THIS cocktail won't get banned for life!  Sorry Yankee fans or A-Rod fans just couldn't help myself.

Ingredients:
2 oz Tequila
1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
1 oz Pineapple juice
1/2 oz Lime juice
1/2 oz Jalapeno simple syrup*
Slice of jalapeno for garnish

In a shaker with ice add all ingredients.  Shake for 20 seconds and pour into a rocks glass with ice.  Garnish with jalapeno slice.

* Jalapeno Simple Syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 jalapenos sliced with seeds discarded

Boil the water and sugar until sugar dissolves.  Add jalapenos and simmer 10-15 minutes.  Let cool completely and puree in a blender.  Can refrigerate for 2-3 weeks.

BYE A-ROD!
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