SuperFruity Cocktails

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SERRANO PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

  • 1.75oz Fortaleza Blanco tequila
  • 1oz Cointreau
  • .5oz fresh lime juice
  • .25oz agave nectar
  •  4 chunks pineapple
  •  2 slices serrano peppers w/seeds

Combine lime juice, agave, pineapple, and serrano slices in martini shaker. Muddle ingredients until pulpy. Add tequila and Cointreau. Add ice. Shake vigorously. Strain and pour over ice. 

*Non-alcoholic version: substitute Jarritos Pineapple Soda for the tequila and Cointreau

KIWI MOJITO

  • 2oz Flor de Cana white rum
  • .5oz fresh lime juice
  • .25oz agave nectar
  •  ½ peeled kiwi
  • 4-5 mint leaves
  • club soda

Combine lime juice, agave, kiwi, and mint in glass. Muddle ingredients until they are mixed thoroughly. Add ice. Add rum. Top with soda. Briefly stir and serve.  

*Non-alcoholic version: substitute 7Up or Sprite for the rum.

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WATERMELON BASIL VODKA SODA

  • 2oz Ketel One vodka
  • 4 chunks watermelon
  • 3-5 basil leaves
  • club soda

Combine watermelon and basil in martini shaker. Muddle ingredients until fragrant. Add vodka. Add ice. Shake vigorously. Strain and pour over ice. Top with soda. Briefly stir and serve. 

*Non-alcoholic version: substitute club soda for the vodka.

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GRAPEFRUIT ELDERFLOWER MIMOSA

  • 3 parts champagne
  • 2 part grapefruit juice
  • 1 part St.-Germain

In a champagne flute, combine St.-Germain and grapefruit juice. Top with champagne.

*Non-alcoholic version: substitute Jarritos or Hansen's Grapefruit Soda for the champagne and St-Germain.

Strauss' Rye Rosewater Manhattan

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Michter’s Rye  
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
a “squirt” (about 1/4 oz) of Rosewater/Pomegranate Essence (recipe below)
Garnish: Luxardo Cherry (or other Maraschino), Orange peel strip
 

INSTRUCTIONS

Place a cherry or two in a cocktail glass, add a cube or two of ice. Rub the peel around the rim and place the peel in the glass.

Place ice in a cocktail shaker

Add whiskey, vermouth and Rosewater/Pomegranate Essence and stir briskly until very cold. Strain into prepared glass and enjoy.