Tuesday, October 2, 2012

BOURBON PEACH COCKTAIL and APPLE SAFFRON GIMLET

It has been fun to mix up different cocktails at happy hour for my Uncle, who is visiting from New Zealand. Here are a couple of the recent libations we have enjoyed. With the warmth of the bourbon and the addition of the apple cider, they are both great for fall!! Perfect for a quiet night at home, or to share with friends!!

BOURBON PEACH COCKTAIL


4 tablespoons bourbon
juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon peach schnapps
2 tablespoons club soda
3 to 4 dashes of bitters

Combine first 4 ingredients in a cocktail shaker, fill with ice. Cover with lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds). Strain bourbon mixture into a glass filled with ice, top with club soda and bitters.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Southern Living, July 2012
www.southernliving.com › Food › Recipes

APPLE SAFFRON GIMLET


2 limes, cut into eighths
2 tablespoons sugar
4 threads saffron
1 cup vodka
apple cider

In a pitcher, muddle the limes, sugar and saffron. Stir in the vodka. Cover and let sit for 2 hours.
Fill 2 glasses with ice and strain in the mixture, top with apple cider.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray, April 2011

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