STRAWBERRY SHAG
Fresh basil lends a fun flavor note to the classic combination of strawberries and lemonade. Soda water introduces a lively sparkle.
Makes 1 drink
1 to 2 large sprigs fresh basil
1/4 cup Sugared Strawberries, with juice (recipe follows)
1 1/2 oz vodka
1 oz fresh lemon juice
3 to 4 oz chilled soda water
For garnishing:
Fresh strawberry
Small basil leaf
In a cocktail shaker, press the fresh strawberries and basil together with a muddler to release the basil's flavor. Fill the shaker with ice. Measure in the vodka and lemon juice. Cap and shake vigorously. Pour into a large glass, top with soda water, and stir. Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.
Sugared Strawberries
Makes enough for about 6 drinks
1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Mix the ingredients and let sit for 15 minutes before using.
BISTRO SIDECAR
This new classic is now seen on cocktail menus across the United States.
Makes 1 drink
Superfine sugar for rimming glass (optional)
1 1/2 ounces brandy or Cognac
1/2 ounce Tuaca
1/2 ounce Frangelico
1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce fresh tangerine or orange juice
For garnishing
Toasted hazelnut, with skin
Rim a martini glass with superfine sugar, and set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Measure in the brandy, liqueurs, and juices. Cap and shake vigorously. Strain into the sugar-rimmed glass. Float a toasted hazelnut on top of the drink.
SMITTEN
Makes 1 cocktail
1/3 cup fresh ripe watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 oz Sauza Hornitos Plata Tequila
3/4 oz Monin Organic Agave Syrup
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
2 dashes Tapatio hot sauce
Garnish: half-rim, single “scallop” of kosher salt
Muddle/press watermelon in pint glass with a muddler, being sure to press the melon well to release juices. Measure in tequila, agave syrup and lime juice. Shake in hot sauce—do not over-do it! Fill glass with ice. Cap and shake vigoroulsy. Strain into a martini glass with a partial salt rim.
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