pretty in pink

here's a bright refreshing cocktail for you since the weather seems to be warm everywhere now. this drink is inspired by something similar we had before dinner here and is kind of a ramped up greyhound proper, one of our favorite go-to beverages. a splash of aperol gives it a unique flavor. it's an italian aperitif we've been seeing more of lately and is also a great addition to a glass of champagne. enjoy this cocktail on a sunny patio or rooftop deck with friends and check out a crab & corn appetizer recipe here on friday that would go perfectly. cheers!

Pretty in Pink

5 oz fresh grapefruit juice

2 oz gin

1.5 oz aperol

5 drops bitters

combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. pour over ice into a highball glass and serve.

domaine de canton

after a month or so of complete libation mode, full of heavy reds, great scotch and a few hot toddies, it's time for a drink that blends a little of the winter with a little of the summer.  this drink combines the cooling flavors of lime and grenadine and brings in the nice warming flavors of ginger and bitters.  we have been wanting to try this canton ginger liqueur since we sampled it in napa a couple months back.  we came up with this slightly sweet tasty little number.  i hope you enjoy!

the ginger

2 oz. canton ginger liqueur

5 oz. orange flavored soda water

1/2 oz. grenadine

3 dashs peychauds bitters

add all ingredients to a glass filled with ice and garnish with a squeeze of lime