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Welcome to the Sanctuary Living magazine drinks column! Donna Canalizo and Shannon Brown recommend seasonal cocktails in each issue making sure you’ll be mixing up only the tastiest libations out there. So join us as we stir, shake, and pour something delicious!
Cocktails for Easter Brunch Whether you’re hosting the whole extended family or just your immediate household, these brunch-friendly drinks are sure to please. For brunch, we like to offer a range of flavors: something with a little kick and some heft to it, to wake up the taste buds; something bright and effervescent, with a bit of citrus for
tartness; and something creamy with a little warmth, for the cocktail equivalent of “comfort food.” We’ve got recipes for a twist on the tried-and-true Bloody Mary, a fizzy and refreshing Elderflower Spritz, and creamy, foamy Brandy Milk Punch.
BLOODY MARY BAR True confession: we love a good Bloody Mary, and not just in the morning! This is our take on the traditional Bloody Mary that will allow your guests to start with a base and then decide what “extras” they want to add to it. The recipe makes enough for six cocktails, but feel free to scale it down for two or three, or double it for a larger crowd. Ingredients For the mix: Salt and pepper 1 cup citrus vodka 1/2 sliced lemon 2 cups tomato juice For the bar: 3 tbsp Worcestershire Olives 2 tsp paprika Celery 2 tsp garlic powder Cucumber 2 tsp celery salt Pickled okra 1-2 tsp horseradish (to taste) Pickled green beans Dash hot sauce Cocktail onions Directions: Mix together all ingredients in a large pitcher, squeezing the lemon slices as you add them and adding horseradish and hot sauce to taste (or leave them out if you want a milder drink). Stir to blend, making sure to break up spices if they clump together. Leave a long spoon in the pitcher to allow stirring before each pour. Provide guests with glasses with ice, and put out whatever bar elements you have on hand for everyone to create their own Bloody Mary masterpiece!
Elderflower Spritz This refreshing, bubbly-based spritzer can be made with almost any kind of sparkling wine. Choose a Brut or a dry Cava for a more tart result, or use a sweeter Prosecco if you prefer. This recipe makes one cocktail, but you can mix up a bunch of them fairly quickly. St. Germaine is the elderflower liqueur we typically use, but there are other brands (Bols, Drillaud, and St. Elder are some that we’ve seen). We like to serve these in Champagne glasses—so pretty! Ingredients 5 oz sparkling wine 2 oz soda water
1 oz elderflower liqueur Curl of lemon zest
Directions: Pour sparkling wine, soda water, and elderflower liqueur into Champagne glass. To create the curl of lemon zest, use a paring knife or peeler to peel a strip of the zest, then use your fingers to twist. For a more lemony taste, add a squeeze of lemon.
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March - April 2022
