Month: August 2019

Avendesora Cocktail
tequila

The Avendesora | A Reposado Tonic Cocktail with Sage

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The Avendesora, a Wheel of Time cocktail

If you’re a Wheel of Time fan, the name of this drink caught your eye. But I’m sure few of you out there are… for now. Amazon Prime recently announced and began filming for a Wheel of Time series. As any book fan would be, I’m equally stoked and skeptical. Few on-screen adaptations live up to the glory found in the pages of their books. But one can hope!

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Avendesora is the name of the last-remaining Chora tree in Wheel of Time lore. The name means “Tree of Life” and it plays a special role in the story. Perhaps once the series comes out, or if you’ve read the books, you’ll understand why I chose this name for this bitter/sweet/earthy cocktail.

The Avendesora is a Girl & Tonic original and is my absolute fav libation to date. It’s incredibly easy, refreshing, unique, and not sweet. It does require some more specific ingredients to make, but don’t worry– I list a modification if you can’t find the Fever Tree Lemon Tonic which, in my opinion, makes the drink.

The Avendesora, a Wheel of Time cocktail

Ingredients for an Avendesora Cocktail

  • 2 oz tequila reposado (my husband gifted me Corzo and it’s the smoothest tequila I’ve had but $$$)
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz+ freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 oz+ lemon tonic water**
  • fresh sage

**Modification: If you can’t find lemon tonic water, use regular tonic and squeeze in some lemon juice.**

How to Make an Avendesora Cocktail

Add the tequila & 3-4 fresh sage leaves to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the sage with a muddler or the back of a spoon to bruise the leaves and release their flav. Add ice, pour in the orange liqueur and orange juice. Shake. Pour into a low-ball glass that’s filled with ice. Top with lemon tonic water & stir to mix. Garnish with a lil sage leaf.

Avendesora

A bright and earthy tequila cocktail recipe.
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Prep Time 3 mins
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Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ oz tequila reposado (Corzo is an incredible brand)
  • ½ oz orange liqueur/triple sec
  • ½+ oz freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 2+ oz lemon tonic water (see note for substitution)
  • fresh sage

Instructions
 

  • Add the tequila & 2-3 fresh sage leaves to a cocktail shaker.
  • Lightly muddle the sage with a muddler or the back of a spoon, just enough to bruise the leaves.
  • Add ice, the orange liqueur, and orange juice to the shaker.
  • Shake well, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour into a lowball glass that's filled with ice
  • Top off the glass with the lemon tonic water & stir to mix.
  • Garnish with a sage leaf and slice of orange.

Notes

If you can’t find lemon tonic water, you can use regular tonic water and 1/2 oz of fresh lemon juice.
Keyword avendesora, ginger beer, orange blossom water, sage, tequila
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Moscow Mule
vodka

Moscow Mule | The Easiest 3 Ingredient Cocktail to Make at Home

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Moscow Mule | The Gateway Cocktail for Cocktail Newbies.

*MOST* people have had a Moscow Mule these days. I feel like it’s the gateway-drink for craft cocktails. It’s a simple drink that’s refreshing and super versatile but I feel like the real reason it’s gained popularity over the past couple years is due to the copper mugs they’re traditionally served in. And while you can definitely have a Moscow Mule in a clear glass, there’s something about having it served ice cold in one of these babies.

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Why are Moscow Mules served in copper mugs anyway? There’s a really fun story behind the tradition that you can read here, but when it boils down to it, it’s because the copper makes the drink extra cold. Really, this is true of any metal cup (like silver mint julep cups). For this reason, I sometimes enjoy other drinks, like Dark & Stormys and Jam Cocktails, in my copper mugs.

If you’re looking to invest in some of these trendy glasses, check out this site. They have a ton of different designs and all of them are affordable. Some of them can even be customized.

Once you’ve mastered this simple recipe, start experimenting! Sub the vodka for tequila and you’ve got yourself a Mexican Mule. Whiskey lover? Try an Irish Mule. Or use bourbon instead and you’ve got yourself a Kentucky Mule. The variations could go on forever.

Being able to whip these babies up at home will save you some dough and maybe even earn you some cool points with your friends. Let me know what variations you try!

Ingredients for a Moscow Mule

The How-To

Add ice to your copper mug. Pour the vodka over the ice and fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer. Squeeze all that lime juice. Stir. Serve with an additional lime wedge.

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Think this recipe was easy? Check out the Dark & Stormy. It only has 2 ingredients. Yep. Two. Or check out these other 3 ingredient cocktails:

Moscow Mule

An easy, refreshing cocktail with only 3 ingredients.
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Prep Time 2 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1½-2 oz vodka
  • 3+ oz ginger beer (Bundaberg is my favorite brand)
  • ½ lime

Instructions
 

  • Add ice to a copper mug.
  • Pour in the vodka.
  • Squeeze the lime into the mug.
  • Pour in the ginger beer until it reaches the top.
  • Stir to mix.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime or plop the used lime half in.
Keyword ginger beer, lime, moscow mule, vodka
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