DRINKS

Classic Margarita

MAKES 1 SINGLE SERVING

Courtesy of: Signature Premier Properties

Ingredients:

1 ½ ounces silver tequila 1 ounce Triple Sec ¾ ounce freshlysqueezed lime juice ice Optional: Sweeten with simple syrup. Lime wedge and coarse salt for rim.

Directions:

1. If you’d like salt, run a lime slice around the rim of a glass.

Fill a shallow bowl with salt and dip the rim in the salt until covered. Set aside. 2. Add tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and shake/stir until combined. If you’d like the drink to be sweeter, stir in ½ teaspoon of simple syrup at a time to taste. 3. Fill your glass with ice and pour in the

Garnish with a lime wedge if desired. margarita mix.

Bloody Mary Extraordinary

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Courtesy of: Mary Cashin

Ingredients:

3 cups V-8 juice* 3 ounces vodka ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ¾ tsp horseradish 3 dashes hot pepper sauce 1 pinch salt ¾ tsp celery salt dash garlic powder generous dash freshly ground black pepper juice of one lemon juice of one lime 2 stalks celery Optional: lemon wedges

*Don’t use a mix or plain tomato juice. If possible, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Send through the blender - a few quick pulses - add 4 cubes per drink and pulse once or twice . 3. Rim the glasses with salt, pepper and celery salt. 4. Take a lemon wedge and wet the rim all the way around and dip the glass in a mixture of salt, pepper and celery salt. 5. *Dress up the drink with a leafy stalk of celery and other colorful veggies, ie. a thin slice of carrot, and an olive or two.

Mulled Wine

MAKES 4-6 SERVINGS

Courtesy of: Kaitie Monda

Ingredients:

1 (750 ml) bottle of dry red wine 1 orange, sliced into rounds ¼ tsp clove 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 2–4 tbsp honey, or maple syrup to taste ¼ cup whiskey Optional: Garnish with citrus slices, extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and stir to combine. 2. Cook the mulled wine on medium-high heat until it just barely reaches a simmer. (Do NOT boil off the alcohol). Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. 3. Using a fine-mesh strainer, remove and discard the orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Give the mulled wine a taste, and stir in extra sweetener if needed. 4. Serve warm, topped with your favorite garnishes.