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Ok, so it wasn’t Mixology Monday, but last night we were feeling festive. Suzi and I brought in our cranberry citrus infused vodka and whipped up our version of a Moscow Mule.
Super easy, super delicious. I even sold a few to dudes that drank them really quickly so they weren’t seen with such a girly holiday martini – and then asked for another, but on the rocks this time. This drink may look sweet and fruity, but it is refreshing and crisp. A perfect holiday cocktail!
Want One?
2 oz Cranberry Infused Vodka (we did the OJ for water substitute)
**If you don’t have the time or the patience, I’m sure you can use regular vodka with a SMALL splash of cranberry juice**
4 mint leaves
2 lime wedges
1.5 oz Gingerbeer
Sugar-rimmed martini glass
Combine the vodka, mint leaves, and squeezed lime wedges over ice and shake until cold.
Strain into martini glass and top with Ginger Beer. A few mint specks are fine, they are green and festive!
We garnished our Reindeer with a few frozen cranberries, but you could add a mint leaf if you want for that perfect holiday color combo.
It looks like Santa’s hat and it tastes delicious!
Oh, and this is all I have left this morning…
I’d call it a success.
Wondering how Mixology Monday went?
Well, it was delicious. And I still have some Pumpkin Spice Rum left. So come on by if you want one of these…
2 oz Pumpkin Spice Rum
1 1/2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
1/2 oz Domaine Canton Ginger Liqueur
Shake all ingredients over ice to chill. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. Yum.
I am also offering a Pumpkin Spice coffee if you’re chilly out here by the beach. It will warm you up and put you in the holiday spirit! If you’re making this at home, I would halve all of the above measurements and then fill with hot coffee.
A tip for coffee drinks. Heat up the mug first with hot water for at least 30 seconds before pouring it out and mixing your drink. It just helps keep the drink hot when adding the room temperature liquors. Every degree counts on a wintery cold evening!
Deciding between Coffee Vodka and Peppercorn Vodka for next Monday… Stay tuned!
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