Cocktails for the Modern Home

"The things that make me happiest in the world are eating, drinking, and sleeping." - Alfred Hitchcock

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Spicy coconut margarita

For those of you craving a sweet, spicy and tropical cocktail, you will be glad you tried this one. If you are not a fan of spice, leave out the Xilli and you will not be disappointed.

2 ounces tequila blanco
½ ounce orange liqueur
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
¾ ounce Coco Real cream of coconut
⅛ ounce Xilli Tequila

Shake with ice and pour over nugget ice in a salt rimmed DOF glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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Elderflower Old Fashioned

This floral adaptation of an Old Fashioned takes it from an evening drink to an afternoon delight.

2 ounces bourbon
½  ounce elderflower liqueur
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
¼ ounce simple syrup
lemon peel garnish

Shake with ice and pour over  a large ice cube in a DOF glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

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Amaretto Whiskey Sour

A traditional amaretto sour is very sweet and contains raw egg.  This version adds whiskey and replaces the egg with Fee Foam for a modern and deliciously balanced cocktail.

1 ounce amaretto
1 ounces bourbon whiskey
1 ounce lemon juice
3 dashes fee foam

Shake with ice and serve in a coupe glass or in and DOF glass with a large clear ice cube.

AVIATION

The pleasing purple hue of this cocktail makes it a favorite for a ladies happy hour.

2 ounces gin
½ ounce maraschino liqueur
¼ ounce crème de violette
¾ ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Shake with ice and serve in a coupe glass and garnish with a brandied cherry.