[ Recipe: Winter Sun Cocktail ] ~ from Monterey Bay Herb Co
winter sun cocktail recipe

Brighten a wintery day.

juice of 2 clementines (about 1/4 cup)
juice of ½ small lemon (1/2 oz)
½ oz triple sec
1 ½ oz vodka
sprig of rosemary
lemon zest
sugar

1. Combine the lemon zest and sugar in a shallow bowl or plate. Using fruit juice on the rim of the glass, place upside-down onto plate to coat with sugar.

2. Pour the citrus juices, and alcohol into a shaker. Shake and then pour over ice. Serve with rosemary sprig.

Recipe from Two Tarts

or try another similarly inspiring variation
 sunny winter cocktail recipe

Some citrus sunshine—clementines and cayenne hint at the heat of summer.

juice of 3 clementines
1 oz triple sec
1 oz tequila
Sprig of marjoram
Clementine wedge for garnish
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt

1. Moisten the rim of your glass with juice. Combine cayenne pepper and salt in a shallow bowl or plate. Turn the glass over onto the plate and coat the rim.

2. Pour juice, triple sec, and tequila into a shaker. Shake well and pour over ice. Garnish with marjoram sprig.

Recipe from The Sweetest Occasion


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