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Suzanne Hooker
I'm recently married (again) and enjoying life to the fullest. I love finding new creative ways to mix the ingredients I have, and discover new things to add to my... I'm recently married (again) and enjoying life to the fullest. I love finding new creative ways to mix the ingredients I have, and discover new things to add to my collection.
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Suzanne Hooker
My husband's favorite drink is a 1:1 dirty martini. His favorite liquor is Gran Gala. We just picked up a bottle of absinthe to expand our cocktail making repertoire. As I looked for something to start with, this drink obviously checked every box. I ended up just using a splash of absinthe in the drinks, and I rinsed the coupes with absinthe as well. Then I topped the drinks with a spritz of orange oil. They were absolutely fabulous. I believe this may become my husband's standard.
I love a simple drink. Especially after a long day. This wasn't too sweet but it hit the spot when I needed it.
I made this after a very long hot summer day, when I wanted something cool and refreshing to wash away the cares of work. It hit on every count. I used Ciroc VS Brandy, and it was like drinking fruit punch from a martini glass. The sugared rim tempered some of the bitterness and the Chambord works perfectly with the cranberry juice. This may become a seasonal favorite. No special preparation needed, no fancy ingredients, just the way I like my end of day cocktails.