Cocktail Series: Grapefruit Gin &Tonic

Photos by Abby Jiu 

Today Amanda is sharing a simple and delicious cocktail with us. This grapefruit gin & tonic is refreshing and a nice twist to a classic gin & tonic. And best of all it is easy and fast to make and the perect signature drink for summer entertaining. 

Grapefruit Gin & Tonic 

1.5 oz gin

4 oz. grapefruit soda

Mint

Grapefruit garnish

Pour gin and soda over ice and garnish with mint and grapefruit wedges

Cocktail Series: Simple Bourbon Whiskey Sour

Photos by Abby Jiu

We're kicking off our new cocktail series with a simple bourbon whiskey sour made by our food contributor extraordinaire, Amanda Franklin. This drink is easy, refreshing, and perfect if you're a fan of bourbon whiskey. I have to say I am not a huge fan of whiskey at all but with the addition of fresh lemon and extra orange juice even I liked it. 

Simple Bourbon Whiskey Sour 

1.5 oz Bourbon

3 oz OJ

1 oz lemons juice

1/2 Dried cherries (sweetened) soaked in 1/4 c. hot water (you will have a ton left over, add to oatmeal, fro-yo, serve w/ cheese) (store in fridge for a week)

Shake bourbon, orange juice  + lemon juice, pour over ice and garnish with cherries.