Summer Cocktails - LEMON DROP MARTINI

Summer Cocktails -

LEMON DROP MARTINI

The Lemon Drop is two opposites colliding to create nirvana: Pure sugar, bitter lemons. Since its origin in the early 1990s, Lemon Drops have meant something: stay a little longer, smile a little brighter, let the sun shine in.

RECIPE:
2 ounces of vodka
2 ounces of Lemon Drop Mixer

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of vodka, 2 ounces of Lemon Drop Mixer and a glass of ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with lemon sugar.

Summer Cocktails - AFTER DINNER VODKA ESPRESSO SHOTS

Summer Cocktails -

AFTER DINNER VODKA ESPRESSO SHOTS

This cocktail just slides down your throat with an amazing combination and juxtaposition of flavors. Use either vodka or tequila as your choice of alcohol.

RECIPE:
1 ounce Xellent Vodka (or other premium vodka) [or tequila]
1/2 ounce Kahlua especial (70 proof)
1/2ounce Tia Maria
1 ounce cold espresso
Chili Pepper flakes

Shake all the ingredients well with ice and strain into test tubes Rim the tube/shot glass with the oil from an orange rind and dust it with powdered chocolate and chili pepper.

Summer Cocktails - PEACH ICED TEA

Summer Cocktails -

PEACH ICED TEA

A delicious take on iced tea for those who prefer a non-alcoholic alternative. Also, great if you're serving lunch to guests that may have to run back to the office.

RECIPE:
2 cups peach nectar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
4 tea bags
4 cups cold water

In a 1-1/2quart pan or tea kettle, over high heat, bring cold water to a boil. Pour over tea bags and cinnamon sticks in heat-proof pitcher or container; stir briefly. Allow to steep for 4-5 minutes or until desired strength. Strain tea into another container. Stir in sugar, lemon juice and peach nectar; cool. To serve, pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lemon wedge or fresh peach wedge if desired. Makes about 6 servings (Preparation time: 15 minutes)

Summer Cocktails - PASSION FRUIT AND CHILI MARTINI

Summer Cocktails -

PASSION FRUIT AND CHILI MARTINI

Cowie originally discovered this all-time new favorite cocktail at a hotel in Miami. It's very easy to make. Simply combine the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Only the ginger juice may take a little time to make.

RECIPE:
1 ounce cranberry juice
1 ounce orange juice
2 ounces Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum
1 ounce passion fruit puree
1⁄4 ounce fresh ginger juice (made from fresh ginger, ground and boiled)

Add 8-12 seeds of red thai chili pepper, a few pieces of chopped up chili and one red thai chili pepper for garnish. Combine ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake, strain and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with one red chili pepper that has been sliced and attached to the glasses rim or just float the chili in the drink. DON'T' eat the chili!

Summer Cocktails - STREPE CHEPE

Summer is in full swing, and what better way to relax and quench your thirst than with a wonderful and refreshing mixed drink?
Here are some delicious, refreshing and very easy to make summer cocktails by Colin Cowie. Colin Cowie shows us in this video how to simply take an ordinary drink and make it into an extraordinary moment. You can watch the video at this link:

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=1827108n

STREPE CHEPE

Cowie has fueled lots of parties with the Strepe Chepe. This very light and refreshing cocktail is not only easy to make with only four ingredients, but versatile, too. Cowie says a friend/client named the cocktail and it's been fuel for fabulousness ever since.

RECIPE:
8 ounces high-quality vodka
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons superfine sugar, plus more to taste
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, tightly packed

Combine all ingredients in a blender full of ice cubes. Blend until the contents achieve a uniform frozen consistency. Add more sugar periodically as needed or until the mixture is just sweet to taste. Serve in champagne flutes or shot glasses