Virgin Mimosa
Category: Non-alcoholic Drinks
2 oz. Orange Juice (preferably
fresh-squeezed)
6 oz. Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Lemon Peel
Pour the orange juice into a chilled champagne flute, and top with the
wine. Twist the lemon peel into the
drink and serve.
Variations: If you don't have
non-alcoholic wine on hand, feel free to use 7-Up or ginger ale as a
substitute.
Vodka Gimlet
Category: Gimlets
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
3/4 oz. Rose's Lime Juice
Lime Slice
Fill a rocks glass with ice, and pour in the liquids. Stir until well chilled, then garnish with
the lime slice before serving.
Tip: For a different taste, try substituting
a green olive or pearl onion for the lime slice. Or try a regular Gimlet, which is made with gin.
Vodka Grasshopper
1 oz. Green Creme de Menthe
1 oz. White Creme de Menthe
1/2 oz. Vodka
Pour into a mixing glass with several cubes of ice, and stir until
chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail
glass and serve.
Tips: To create a layered drink,
as shown here, add each liquor in the indicated order, pouring them carefully
over the back of a spoon.
Vodka Stinger
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. White Creme de Menthe
Pour into a mixing glass with several cubes of ice, and stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and
serve.
Vodka Tonic
Category: Basic Cocktails
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
3 oz. Tonic Water
Lime Slice
Pour into an ice-filled highball glass and stir to chill. Garnish with the lime before serving.