Cocktail Recipes – Author Provided

Here’s some of the cocktail recipes our visiting authors have provided.

The following recipes are from author Karen Erickson.  These are for her hero/heroine in Game for Marriage.

Jared (Quarterback for the San Jose Hawks)
Most days after practice he likes to kick back with a cold beer. But every now and again, he likes a smooth cocktail and his favorite would be an Old Fashioned.  For Jared’s perfect recipe you’ll need:

• 4.5cl (also known as a jigger) Rye Whiskey 
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1 sugar cube
• Few dashes of water
• Slice of lemon

• Ice cubes
• 2 oz vodka
• chopped mint 
• 2 dashes bitters
• squeeze of lime
• 4 oz ginger beer

• 1 oz vodka (…plus an extra splash for good measure)
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice

Pour over ice & repeat as necessary. 

The Blackberry Smash (provided by Amanda Usen)

Makes four tall drinks. (You’ll want two, and it’s good to share with a friend.)

1 ½ cups water

½ cup sugar

1 Tablespoon honey

8 ounces lemon juice (I use Minute Maid frozen. Fresh is better, but more work. :D)

tequila

fresh herbs (optional)

12 blackberries

Bring the sugar and water to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add honey. (At this point you may steep some fresh herbs like oregano, thyme or basil for a minute or two if you want to be super-fancy.) Cool.

Add lemon juice.

Smash three blackberries in the bottom of each glass. Smoosh ’em up good! Add ice and  a shot or two of tequila, then add the lemonade. Stir. Blur. Enjoy!