Urban Ninja
Tasty? Questionable.
Effective? Probably.
Worth attempting again? Probably not.
Well – get ready to throw out everything you ever thought you knew about Jello Shots, because I have got a group of jelly shots that will surely change your mind. My latest piece for Chilled Magazine has recipes for 5 Jelly Shots for Cocktail Lovers. Perfect for entertaining and amazing your friends.
Delicious? Naturally.
Elegant? Mais Oui.
The best thing to take to a grown up party ever? You know it.
Recipes to the three tasty treats below (plus 2 more) are at Chilled Magazine.
http://chilledmagazine.com/5-classic-jelly-shots-for-cocktail-lovers/
Mezcal Horchata Jelly Shot w Toasted Grasshoppers from Art Beyond the Glass
I know. The Sour Apple Martini is like the ex-boyfriend with the acid washed jeans, you ditched 10 years ago. But, trust me, this Apple-tini is not like the Sex-In-The-City-artificial-kiddie-colada you drank in the Cocktail Dark Ages. This Apple-tini got an au natural facelift thanks to Josh Goldman at Belcampo Meat Co in Santa Monica. Forgoing the florescent green DeKuyper Apple Pucker and artificial sour mix that formerly made up the Apple-tini, Goldman re-engineered those original ingredients in-house with all-natural ingredients. Fresh Granny Smith apples are juiced to make the “Apple Pucker” and fresh lemons and limes make the base for the “Sour Mix.” In addition Goldman strives to maintain the authenticity of the elevated reproduction with natural ingredients, by adding liquid chlorophyll to achieve the bright green of the original and garnishing the drink with an elegant sliver of “apple glass.”
He was nice enough to share the recipe with me for Chilled Magazine. Fair Warning: the recipe is not for the faint of heart, but you can check it out in the link below, or better yet, just stop into Belcampo Meat Co and order one for yourself.
http://chilledmagazine.com/the-apple-tini-grows-up/
Highballs, or 2-ingredient cocktails – a spirit and a mixer, are some of my favorite cocktails, because they’re easy to make and easy to drink. Luckily for you, there are many mixers that will elevate your classic gin & tonic or rum & coke. These mixers are made with high quality natural ingredients, so despite their ease of use, they are not your run of the mill mixer. So mix it up with an artisanal soda, a tonic syrup (just add soda water), or a pre-batched mixer with intricate flavors like tea blends or smoke, that will add a delicious complexity that requires no extra steps on your part.
