Month: March 2016

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Key Lime Pie Daiquiri

We’re in the mood to drink our dessert. How does a Key Lime Pie Daiquiri sound? Delicious? We thought so, too.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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Equal parts:

Cremma Lemma SweetShine

spiced rum

fresh limeade

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What’s a “part”? It can be an ounce, a cup, or whatever you decide, as long as all ingredients are in equal parts.

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Pour Cremma Lemma over ice. Be sure to use a shaker or jar with a lid.

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Add spiced rum.

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Add limeade.

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Cover.

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Shake vigorously until frothy.

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Dip the rim of a chilled glass into simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved).

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Dip the coated rim in graham cracker crumbs.

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Use a strainer or the lid of your jar to strain the cocktail into your prepared glass.

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Like so.

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Add a slice of lime and whipped cream for garnish, if desired.

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Key Lime Pie Daiquiri with  Cremma Lemma SweetShine.

Cheers!

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GingerHibiscusPlumTea

Ginger Plum Hibiscus Tea

Fresh plum, spicy ginger, botanical gin, and hibiscus tea make this cocktail absolutely perfect for this lovely spring weather.

Here’s what you need:

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1 plum

1/2 oz Ginger SweetShine

2 oz gin

3 oz hibiscus tea (or more)

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Cube half of the plum.

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Add to mixing glass.

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Measure 1/2 oz Ginger SweetShine.

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Pour into mixing glass.

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Muddle.

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Measure 2 oz gin and pour into mixing glass.

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Shake to combine.

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Strain into ice-filled glass.

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Top with hibiscus tea.

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Stir.

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Garnish with sliced plums.

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Ginger Plum Hibiscus Tea with Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers!

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GingerMelonMojitoRum

Honeydew Ginger Mojito

We’re dreaming of spring with this deliciously refreshing green drink, which is also perfect for your upcoming St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans. 😉

You’ll need:

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1 oz Ginger SweetShine

1 1/2 oz rum

2 oz club soda

1/4 c. fresh honeydew melon, cubed or balled

(you can also freeze some melon for ice cubes)

4-5 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for garnish

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Muddle honeydew and mint in a mixing glass.

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Add 1 oz Ginger SweetShine.

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Add 1 1/2 oz rum.

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Cover and shake vigorously until frothy.

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Strain.

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We froze some melon balls for ice.

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Top with club soda.

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Garnish with mint sprig.

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Honeydew Ginger Mojito with Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers!

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