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Christmas Mojito

December 13, 2013

Cranberry Mojito Cocktail2

I realized that the majority of my cocktails lately have been cider/apple based and I decided it was time to give it a mix-up. How do you take a summer fun drink and turn it into something holiday appropriate?  Introduce the cranberry.

I am usually a little weary of cranberries… the tartness is usually a bit much for me, but when used to flavor a simple syrup (ie sweet), it was the perfect addition.  Plus cranberries and mint pose a striking resemblance to holly!

Cranberry Christmas Mojito

  • 2 oz Cranberry Simple Syrup (add a single layer of cranberries to simmer in the pot you are using)
  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 3 oz Club Soda
  • Handful of Mint Leaves
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  1. Muddle lime juice and mint leaves in a glass.
  2. Add simple syrup and rum. Stir.
  3. Fill with ice and top with club soda
  4. Garnish with additional cranberries and mint.

Cranberry Mojito

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Manzarita

November 29, 2013

Manzarita

I was looking for some fun cocktails to kick off our Thanksgiving meal (isn’t cooking more fun with a cocktail!?)… and came across quite the line-up of fun libations.  BUT tequila? In a autumn cocktail?  I was intrigued and had to try it… I introduce to you… the Manzarita (“manzana” is apple in Spanish).

Apple Tequila

Manzarita 

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 3/4 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 1 1/2 oz apple juice or cider
  • 1/2 lemon, quartered
  • pinch of ground cinnamon
  1. Muddle lemon and cinnamon in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add ice, tequila, elderflower liqueur, and apple juice and shake well.
  3. Strain into an ice filled glass and top with a dash of cinnamon.

I was blown away with how much I enjoyed this… and a little tequila never hurt anyone at a family gathering (some of you may welcome it more than others 🙂 ). Cheers!

Fall Tequila Cocktail

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La Poire Cooler

October 18, 2013

Pear Vodka Cocktail

Pear Vodka Cooler

  • 2 oz Grey Goose La Poire Vodka
  • 1 oz Cucumber Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 6 oz Sprite

Add vodka and juices into an ice filled glass and stir.  Top with Sprite and stir once more. Bottoms up!

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Ginger Bourbon Fizz

October 11, 2013

Ginger Bourbon Fizz

After going to Hard Water (an American Whiskey Bar) this past weekend, I’ve been inspired to whip up some bourbon based drinks.  With the 80 degree temps it was important to find a drink that was also refreshing, introduce the – Ginger Bourbon Fizz.

  • 2 oz Bourbon 
  • 1 splash (about a Tablespoon) of ginger simple syrup
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/2 cup of Club Soda

Ginger Bourbon Fizz Ingredients

Fill a glass with ice and add bourbon, syrup and lemon juice.  Stir and top with club soda. Enjoy!

Bourbon Fizz

 

 

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Ginger Whiskey Sour

September 20, 2013

Whiskey SourThe Feezor women love Bourbon (go figure!) and are always looking for fun ways to enjoy it…  the funniest part is our favorite way is just over ice! But when I discovered this classic drink, I couldn’t believe I’d never enjoyed it… and now I’m hooked!

Ginger Whiskey

Ginger Whiskey Sour

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon (we love Bulleit)
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
  • 1/2 oz Ginger Simple Syrup
  • 1 Luxardo Cherry

Pour over an ice filled glass and stir.

BourbonGotta love a quick drink with minimal clean-up!