Chandler Carranza, spirits category manager for Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores stopped by the FOX43 morning show, to share a few cocktails just in time for the 4th of July!
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Dragon Berry Basil Mojito – Cocktail of the Month – Made at finewineandgoodspirits.com
· 2-4 fresh basil leaves
· 2 strawberries, cut into quarters
· ¾ oz. lime juice
· ¾ oz. simple syrup
· Seltzer
· 1½ oz. Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum (Size: 750ml, Code: 4108, Retail: $16.99, Sale: $13.99)
Muddle basil leaves, strawberries, lime juice and simple syrup in Collins glass. Fill the glass with ice; add the Dragon Berry rum. Top with seltzer and stir. Garnish with a sprig of basil and strawberry.
Salt Water Taffy Martini – Cocktail of the Month – Made at finewineandgoodspirits.com
· 2 oz. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka (Size: 1.75L, Code: 3084, Retail: $25.99, Sale: $22.99)
· 1 oz. Pinnacle flavored vodka of choice (Cherry, Grape or Vanilla – Size: 750ml, Retail: $14.99, Sale: $12.99)
· Splash of heavy cream
· Pinch of salt
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into chilled sugar-rimmed glass.
Berry Bourbon Lemonade
· 1½ oz. Jefferson’s Bourbon (Size: 750ml, Code: 5335, Retail: $29.99, Sale: $24.99)
· ½ oz. Chambord (Size: 750ml, Code: 7457, Retail: $29.99)
· 3 oz. lemonade
· 3 oz. lemon-lime soda
Mix the Jefferson’s, Chambord and lemonade in cocktail shaker. Pour into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a lemon wedge or twist. Add fresh raspberries if desired.
