Rum-Thyme Lemonade
(thyme plant in background)
It's "Rum Time"!
Many cocktail recipes call for combinations of various liquors, sodas, and fruits, but outside of Mint Juleps, there isn't a lot of focus on adding fresh herbs to create a refreshing new cocktail. Here are a couple from the Martha Stewart Living magazine, March 2011. I couldn't find them online yet at http://www.marthastewart.com/ but they should be there eventually, along with many other cocktail recipes.
If you're not familiar with the term "muddle" there is a bar tool called a muddler that is used to mash (muddle) fresh herbs, fruits and spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor and oils. You can use the end of a wooden spoon to serve as a muddler.
By the way, I was absolutely compelled to try making the Lemonade drink with rum instead of tequila, and take my word for it, it's delicious!
Tequila-Thyme Lemonade (from Martha Stewart Living)
( or Rum-Thyme Lemonade) (tested in-house!)
Muddle 3 thyme sprigs with 1 tsp. sugar and 2 lemon wedges in a glass. Add 3 ounces silver tequila OR 3 ounces light (as opposed to dark) rum, 1 ounce cold water, and ice. Stir. Makes 1.
Mint-Ginger Caipiroska
Muddle three slices fresh ginger with 1 1/2 tsp. sugar in a glass. Add 5 mint sprigs. Muddle until fragrant. Add 4 ounces vodka and ice. Garnish with mint. Stir. Makes 1.
No comments:
Post a Comment