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Cocktails!These days while the world implodes from political cover-ups and societal regression, there has never been a better time for a damn drink. The truth is that while we find our way through the epic sea of uncertainty, making something like a cocktail shouldn’t be fueled by fancy verbiage and a sense of elitism. It’s alcoholāand cocktails are an age-old craft. It is fun by its very nature, and I think maybe its time we let down our guard, stop worrying about the tasting notes or how proper or novice we are, and just make a drink with a smile on our face and no judgment. Just enjoy the momentsāwe never know how many more we get.
So this weekend it is time to honor those men and women who served and gave their lives for democracy, liberty, and true patriotism. And what better way to put some love into making a lovely libation than raising our glasses to them … CHEERS!
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Passion No. 9
RefreshINGREDIENTS
1.5 oz CĆROC VS French Brandy
0.75 oz maraschino
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.75 oz pineapple juice
2 dashes bitters
Garnish + Glass:Ā Pineapple wedge, on the rocks.Ā
Preparation |Ā Add all ingredients in a shaker except the bitters.Ā Add ice & shake well until everything is chilled.Ā Double strain into a rocks glass andĀ garnish.
Watermelon Colada
BeachyINGREDIENTS
2 ozĀ CĆROCĀ Watermelon
1 oz Pineapple Juice
.5 oz Creme of Coconut
.5 oz Lime Juice
Bitters
Glass + Garnish:Ā Rocks crushed ice.Ā Watermelon triangle.
Preparation: Add all ingredients in a shaker except the bitters.Ā Add ice and shake well until everything is chilled.Ā Double strain into a rocks glass andĀ garnish.
DeLeon Paloma
CrispINGREDIENTS
1.5 oz DeLeon Reposado tequila
1 oz grapefruit juice
.75 oz lime juice
.5 oz simple syrup
Pinch of Kosher salt
Club Soda
Glassware + Garnish:Ā Highball/Collins glass.Ā Grapefruit wedge.
Preparation
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice into glass.Ā Top with club soda.
Desert Sol
QuenchableĀ
INGREDIENTS
1.25 oz DeLeon Platinum
.75 oz Grapefruit
.5 oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Agave
Glassware + Garnish:Ā Margarita.Ā Salt and Turmeric
Preparation: Cut 3-4 jalapeños lengthwise, and add to bottle of DeLeon Platinum to infuse for 20 minutes. Add infused tequila and additional ingredients to shaker. Combine salt and turmeric to garnish rim of glass, shake with ice, strain and serve.
VS Cobbler
Sweet!INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. CĆROC VS FrenchĀ Brandy
0.5 oz. dry CuraƧao
0.5Ā oz. simple syrup
1 wedge of orange/lemon
1 strawberry and 3 raspberries
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Garnish + Glass:Ā Raspberry, Strawberry and Mint. RocksĀ with crushed ice.
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Preparation |Ā InĀ shaker, muddleĀ allĀ theĀ fruits.Ā AddĀ the rest of the ingredients and 1 iceĀ cube.Ā Double strain into aĀ rocks glass filled with crushedĀ ice.Ā Garnish.