rA nice fellow over at Altitude Spirits shared these recipes with me, and I just had to share them with you.
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The Bitter Kiss
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This delectable cocktail comes to us from PouredPure fan Marc Caballero. To create it, muddle three mint leaves with two dashes of orange bitters. Add 2 ounces of Vodka 14 and 2 ounces of blood orange juice. Shake and strain over ice in a Highball glass. Top off the cocktail with ginger beer and garnish with sprig of mint.
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Grapefruit Rum Cooler
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This sweet and tart cocktail is packed with light, natural flavors perfect for spring evenings. In a cocktail shaker, muddle four mint sprigs, one ounce of simple syrup, 1 ounce of fresh-squeezed lemon juice and
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2.5 ounces of grapefruit juice. Add 1.5 ounces of Papagayo Silver Rum and shake with ice. Strain into a Collins glass over ice and top with club soda and a splash of Angostura bitters. Stir. Garnish with grapefruit and mint.
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Cucumber Mint Gin and Tonic
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Cucumber's light, crisp flavor makes this twist on the classic gin and tonic perfect for warmer weather. Muddle a slice of English cucumber and two sprigs mint in highball glass, then fill with ice. Add 3 ounces of Juniper Green London Dry Gin, 4 ounces of tonic water and half an ounce of fresh-squeezed lime juice. Stir and garnish with a cucumber wheel.
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Russian Spring Punch
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To create this sweet, refreshing new classic, begin with 3 ounces of UK5 Organic Vodka, a splash of crème de Cassis, 3 ounces of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and a splash of simple syrup or gomme. Shake and strain into a tall glass with ice and top with Giol Organic Prosecco. Garnish with fresh berries.
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