Texas Tea

 

I’m going to confess a little something, I’ve really been embracing cocktails lately. I’m not much of a drinker, but occasionally I like to try a new recipe, and I have yet to be let down.

I have never had a Long Island iced tea before, so I don’t know how this compares. I will say that it is really tasty, doesn’t taste like it has alcohol in it at all, and disappeared a lot more quickly than I thought it would. It is so incredibly refreshing on a warm day. Make up a pitcher of these and keep them in your fridge. You can always mix the spirits, simple syrup, and lemon juice, and top it off with Coca-Cola when it’s time to serve. This will be the hit of your barbecue, I guarantee.

Texas Tea

1/2 oz. tequila
1/2 oz. rum
1/2 oz. triple sec
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1/2 oz. freshly squeeze lemon juice
2 oz. Coca-Cola
Lemon wedge, for garnish

Mix everything together and pour over ice in a tall glass. You will love it!

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Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

 

Oh, my goodness! This is the best cocktail I have had to date. In fact, this may be the best cocktail I’ve had in my entire life. You must use fresh lemon juice, and, of course, fresh strawberries to make the purée. These little steps take extra time, so do yourself a favor and squeeze some lemon juice ahead of time and make a lot of purée. You are going to want more than one of these cocktails. You may just want a pitcher of them. They are so refreshing and delicious. I had to stop myself from glugging it right down.

Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

Adapted from TasteofHomemade.com

 5-6 fresh strawberries

1 oz. water

1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice

½ oz. Stirrings Simple Syrup

1½ oz. lemon vodka

 MAKE THE STRAWBERRY PUREE

 Place the strawberries and water in a mini high-speed blender; blend until smooth. Pour puree through a mesh sieve over a small bowl. Use a spoon to stir and press the puree through the sieve; set aside.

 MAKE THE MARTINIS

 Fill a cocktail shaker* half way with ice.

 Add the strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka to the shaker. Place the lid on the shaker and shake until frosty and cold.

 Run a lemon wedge around the edge of the martini glass.  Pour the sugar in a shallow plate or bowl, then dip the glass in the sugar and twist to coat the rim.

 Pour the shaken martini into the glass, and then garnish with a fresh strawberry.

 *A quart Mason jar works as well.

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