The Garnet

Surprisingly strong but smooth with a refreshing citrus twist. A nice cocktail to relax and chill on an August summer evening.  

The Garnet

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makes 1 cocktail

1 1/2 oz Gin

3/4 oz Cointreau

1 oz pomegranate juice

1 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

orange peel, for garnish

Combine the Gin, Cointreau, pomegranate juice and grapefruit juice in a mixing glass with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel, if you wish.

Have a great weekend and stay safe everyone! - JD 

Melrose Martini

This rosy cocktail is not intensely sweet however nicely smooth and refreshing.   

Melrose Martini

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makes 2 martinis

4 oz Vodka

1 oz Triple Sec

1 oz Cranberry juice

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with an orange wedge, if you wish. 

Notes: We substituted the cranberry juice for fresh pomegranate juice.

The snow has returned. Have a great weekend everyone! - JD