Southern Hospitality

~ 1 part Bourbon
~ 1/2 part Triple Sec
~ Dash of Orange Bitters
~ Orange zest (garnish)
(**Bitters can tend to overpower the Triple Sec. Use sparingly)




Feeling a little rowdy? If not, you sure will after you down this dapper drink.  Whether you're lounging on the porch enjoying a nice sunset, or cozied up by the crackling fire in the wintertime, a little Southern Hospitality is all you'll need to cap off the day.






Cheers!
YY

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

(name credit: Yenesey Concepcion)

I've been aching for the long languid lazy luscious days of summer, and this lemonade is just the cure.

Throw these in your glass, in this order:

~a handful of frozen mango cubes

~1 part gin

~2 parts lemonade

~garnish with a fresh basil leaf (bonus points if you can find a mutant double-tipped one like mine!)

Keep this in mind: it may be a long winter, but much like the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, spring will eventually come once again, bringing joy and sunshine.  

Till then, you know we'll keep you warm ;)

YY  The Lushes

Goose & Juice

Goose & juice is always good, and is made simply by combining Grey Goose with any kind of juice.

Here, I used grape juice, and poured it all over frozen dark cherries.

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Use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes.  It won't water down your drink like ice will, and as a bonus you get some alcohol-soaked fruit to snack on at the end! 

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YYum.

Killer Christmas Cocoa!

-One GODIVA chocolate bar
-1 1/2  cup of milk
-Shot of curacao liquor
(grand marnier also works well)
**Ground nutmeg
 (if desired)




PREP
Chop Chocolate into even chunks




Procedure
Using a double boiler, heat the milk until simmering.
Add the chocolate and stir until melted.
When finished melting, pour into a mug and add the shot!
**Top with nutmeg


Enjoy!
YY

The Elbaz

The Elbaz


-Vodka
-Tonic water
-Frozen grapes
-Hint of Vermouth (if desired)


Feeling exotiques? Give The Elbaz a try. Named after the Parisian fashion designer, Alber Elbaz this drink is both bold and sweet. The vodka (and vermouth) macerate the grapes while the tonic adds a bit of a bite (with a fizzy flair). 

Enjoy!

 YY

Spicy Cider

We've all had the cold-weather-classic spiced cider, but here's a little variation with a kick.  Warm up with this after a fun and wholesome day of apple picking or other similarly autumnal activities.

Ingredients:

-spicy Tabasco tequila

-apple cider

-a dash of maple syrup, to blend the flavors together

Serve over ice (you'll want it!) and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

YY

The Tonic of Life

Ingredients:

-tonic water

-mango nectar (juice, puree, whatever)

-coconut water

-Grey Goose

Instructions:

Mix ingredients together in whatever proportions you like.

Serve on the rocks, garnished with fresh basil.

Sit back, relax, and feel life get better, from the inside out.

Cheers! YY