Four mixed drinks for the four seasons
Allison Vanderzanden | Lifestyle Editor
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the passage of time can feel surreal. No matter what month it feels like, there’s a cocktail for that. Mix up one of these drinks inspired by the four seasons, and enjoy responsibly.
SPRING BLOSSOM COCKTAIL
Start to finish: 5 minutes
Yields: 1 drink
1 ½ ounces cherry brandy
1 ½ ounces gin
½ lemon, juiced
Sparkling lemonade
Splash of grenadine
Edible blossoms, for garnish
Mix brandy, gin and the juice of half a lemon with several ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a glass, then fill the rest of the glass with sparkling lemonade. Add a splash of grenadine and place blossom garnish on top if desired.
Recipe from blog.birdsparty.com
MALIBU SUNSET
Start to finish: 5 minutes
Yields: 1 drink
3 to 4 ounces pineapple-orange juice
2 ounces Malibu rum
Grenadine, drizzled
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Pineapple and/or orange slices, for garnish
Add ice cubes to a glass, then pour in pineapple-orange juice and Malibu rum. Stir to combine. Drizzle as much grenadine as desired on top, then add garnishes and serve.
Recipe from averiecooks.com
CARAMEL APPLE MANHATTAN
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Yields: 1 drink
2 ounces bourbon
2 ounces apple cider
½ ounce apple liquor
½ ounce sweet vermouth
Apple slices, for garnish
Melted caramel candies, for garnish
For garnish, melt as many caramel candies as desired in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Dip apple slices into melted caramel, then place on a plate with parchment paper. Let chill in the fridge.
For cocktail, combine bourbon, apple cider, apple liquor and sweet vermouth in a shaker with lots of ice. Strain into a chilled glass, then add garnish on the side of the glass.
Recipe from recipegirl.com
PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN COCKTAIL
Start to finish: 15 minutes
Yields: 2 drinks
⅛ cup vanilla frosting
¼ cup peppermint candy bits
½ cup Kahlúa coffee liqueur
¼ cup peppermint flavored vodka
½ cup half-and-half cream
Apply a thin layer of frosting around the rims of two glasses. Add the peppermint bits to a shallow bowl. Dip the rims of each glass into the candy and chill for 10 minutes.
In a shaker, add the Kahlúa, vodka and half-and-half cream and shake to combine.
Fill the chilled glasses with several ice cubes and pour in the cocktail mixture.
Recipe from homecookingmemories.com
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