25 Days of Cocktails | Day 6: Apple Cider Mimosa

I absolutely love it when my friends tag me in photos of cool cocktails. It lets me know they are certain I will try just about anything!

A dear friend tagged me in a recipe that was sure to draw my attention. I vowed to make that cocktail and maybe even invite him over for a drink.

As you can imagine, days turned into weeks and it might even be months by now. I was thinking of him, so I decided I wouldn't let any more time pass. Life is too short to not make a delicious drink.

To that very strong and courageous friend... you are inspirational.

He and I give you a recreation, the Apple Cider Mimosa.

1 oz of Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka
2 oz of apple cider
Champagne
Caramel Sauce
Sugar for rimming the glass

Dip your flute into caramel sauce and then into sugar. Pour in the vodka, cider and top with champagne. Serve, drink and be prepared to make many many more. They are delicious!

cheers,
andrea

25 Days of Cocktails | Day 3: Apple Hotness

After an INCREDIBLY long work week, my dear husband came home with an unfortunate cold. The temperatures, and not to mention, the leaves have fallen in my part of the world, so staying warm isn't always easy.

He is a trooper, and not at all a drinker, so I set out to make him a concoction to knock the cold right outta him. Well, at least for me to drink and stay warm.

I give you, Apple Hotness

2 oz of Crown Royal Apple
4 oz of Apple Cider or Apple Juice (I like Simply Apple)
Pinch of sugar
Dash of cinnamon

Warm the apple juice to your liking. (I like the beverage setting on my microwave.)
Add in the Crown Royal Apple, sugar and dash of cinnamon. Stir and enjoy.

Even he liked the sip he had. Perfectly suited for a winter evening.

cheers,
andrea

Backyard Grilling, Cocktail Chilling

My husband and I picked up a few choice steaks for dinner. The weather was beautiful, we had a cucumber onion salad marinating in the refrigerator, so the time to grill was now. I love how it feels like 6 o'clock at 8:30 pm!

Fresh pineapple, check. Fresh strawberries, check. Fresh limes, check. Fresh mint, check.

I give you, Strawberry Pineapple Mojito.

In a glass, muddle:
Pineapple chunks
2 Strawberries
Multiple mint leaves
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon of sugar

Once thoroughly smashed, add:
Ice
2 oz of light rum
Top with club soda

Stir. Garnish with mint leaves and something pretty. Sip and enjoy!

Tip: Some say to use lemon-lime soda, or even ginger ale. If you go that direction, not a problem. I suggest omitting the sugar. Some beverages will sweeten the drink too much. Take a cue from your fresh fruit. It may be all the sweetness you need.

Such a refreshing drink. Perfect for a hammock swing or a steak dinner.

Cheers,
andrea