Shaken, Not Stirred
Anyone who knows DMA is aware we’re passionate about fresh produce. We’ve also been known to enjoy a cocktail (or two). That said we’re excited to share a blend of two things we immensely enjoy.
When it comes to bringing together fresh produce and alcohol, the sky is the limit. You don’t need to wait until summertime to enjoy this fresh adventure.
Try out one of these fabulous creations, courtesy of Sly Cosmopoulos, a mixologist with the Republic National Distributing Company.
Have a favorite recipe of your own? Share it here, we’d love to toast to your creative cocktail!
Tamarind Pineapple Delight
The combination of the fresh ground cinnamon with the fresh pineapple is phenomenal. This is as close as you can get to bottling a Hawaiian sunset.
Ingredients:
2 oz Svedka vodka
1 oz simple syrup
.5 oz lime juice
3 oz Jumex tamarind nectar
2 pieces pineapple 1”x1”
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Method: Muddle, shake over ice, pour into glass
Garnish: Cinnamon sprinkle
Glass: Zombie tall glass
Habanero Lime Paloma
Combining Habanero and grapefruit may seem like an odd combination, but this drink delivers a delicious tart/heat flavor.
Ingredients:
2 oz El Jimador Silver tequila
1 oz simple syrup
.5 oz lime juice
2 pieces ruby red grapefruit
1 sliver Habanero pepper
Method: Muddle, shake over ice, pour into glass, top with Fresca, stir
Garnish: Lime wedge
Glass: Pint glass
Hibiscus Sangria
This goes great with a variety of appetizers.
1 oz Gran Centenario Rosangel
1.5 oz hibiscus juice
½ lemon cut into pieces
.5 oz simple syrup
8 blueberries
Top off with M&R Sparkling Rose
Method: Muddle, shake over ice, top with Sparkling Rose, stir
Glass: Bola glass
Raspberry Lavender Heat
Ingredients:
2 oz ABSOLUT vodka
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz lime juice
5 raspberries
2 slivers red chile
Method: Shake over ice, strain into glass
Glass: Martini
Blood Orange Sidecar
Ingredients:
1.5 oz REMY V.S.O.P. cognac
.5 oz Cointreau
1 oz blood orange juice
Squeeze of lemon juice
.25 oz simple syrup
Method: Shake over ice, strain into glass
Glass: Martini
Yuzu Caipirinha
This could easily replace the margarita as my drink of choice with Mexican food.
Ingredients:
2 oz Bacardi Silver rum
1.5 oz Yuzu Luxe sour
1 oz simple syrup
.5 oz Monin Vanilla syrup
1 Lime cut into pieces
Method: Muddle, shake over ice, pour into glass
Garnish: Mint sprig
Glass: Short Collins
It’s About Thyme Martini
1.5 oz ABSOLUT Vodka
1 oz Monin White Peach syrup
.5 oz lemon juice
1 oz Chardonnay
1 sprig thyme – break into pieces, drop into shaker
Method: Shake over ice, strain into glass
Glass: Martini
Posted by: The Editor (Erica Schiller)
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Tags: Erica Schiller, Recipes
This sounds wonderful…heading to the liquor store in a bit!!!
Comment by Andrea Brantley — February 25, 2010 @ 9:14 am
Howdy Core Readers… reporting from the BVI’s. This is the BEST drink served with love from the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke int he BVI’s
Painkiller recipe
2 oz Pusser’s® dark rum
1 oz cream of coconut
4 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
Shake or stir ingredients, and pour over ice in a tall glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top, and serve,
Comment by Dan'l — February 25, 2010 @ 11:09 am
Got to love the fruit cocktails! If you do, you must try our Texas Grapefruit Margarita. That sweet dark red grapefruit juice with tequila. Ymmm! It’s easy too.
2 oz. tequila
2 oz. strong orange liqueur
2 oz. sweetened lime juice
6 oz. freshly squeezed Texas Red Grapefruit juice
Pour over ice and stir. Garnish with a slice of fresh Texas Red Grapefruit.
Comment by Paula Fouchek — February 25, 2010 @ 1:02 pm