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Grapefruit Ginger Margarita

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This smooth and spicy, lovely pink colored margarita features reposado tequila which is aged in wood barrels, sometimes charred to impart a rich and complex flavor and ginger, both freshly sliced ginger root and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur mixed with fresh pink grapefruit juice, a fabulous combination and twist on the traditional margarita

This smooth and spicy, lovely pink colored margarita features reposado tequila which is aged in wood barrels, sometimes charred to impart a rich and complex flavor and ginger, both freshly sliced ginger root and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur mixed with fresh pink grapefruit juice, a fabulous combination and twist on the traditional margarita

  • 1.5 oz reposado tequila
  • ¾ oz ginger liquor such as canton
  • 2 oz freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 thin slices of fresh ginger root, each approximately 1/4″ thick
  • Grapefruit rind for garnish

 

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shaker glass filled ith ice and shake very well until ingredients are extremely chilled.
  2. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with grapefruit rind.
  3. Drink while icy cold.
Makes 1 Cocktail
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Sangria Fontellina

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Fontellina is the chic Italian restaurant/beach club seaside in Capri. Spend the day there lounging on the rocks in the sun, swimming in the inky blue Mediterranean Sea, eating the divine food and drinking their famous “Sangria”. La Dolce vita starts and ends here!

Fontellina is the chic Italian restaurant/beach club seaside in Capri. Spend the day there lounging on the rocks in the sun, swimming in the inky blue Mediterranean Sea, eating the divine food and drinking their famous “Sangria”. La Dolce vita starts and ends here!

  • 1 Bottle of chilled dry white wine (I like Pinot Grigio)
  • 4 Ripe peaches, each peeled, pit removed and sliced into 8 slices
  • 4 Ripe plums, each peeled, pit removed and sliced into 8 slices
  • 4 Ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced into quarters
  • 15 Seedless white grapes, sliced in half
  • 2 Mint Sprigs
  • Ice for serving

 

    1. Place all ingredients in a large glass pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
    1. Stir Well, serve over ice in a wine glass and enjoy

 

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Patrón Black Cherry Margarita

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  • 1.5 oz patrón silver tequilla
  • ½ oz orange liquor such as cointreau
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh, pitted black cherries, pureed with an immersion blender
  • Lime for garnish

 

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a shaker glass filled ith ice and shake well.
  2. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with lime.  Drink while icy cold.
Makes 1 Cocktail

 

 

 

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