Pear Cardamom Flip

Todays drink came to me via Cocktailtimes.com and I love fruity drinks. Enjoy!

1 tsp Clear Creek Pear Brandy

1 ripe USA Pear, divided

8 medium sized mint leaves

1 tsp huckleberry liqueur

2 dashes orange bitters

3/4 oz pear-cardamom syrup

11/2 oz light rum

3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice

1/4 oz fresh ginger juice

1 large egg white

Dice 1/4 of the pear into 1/4″ cubes. Place in rocks glass with huckleberry liqueur, mint and brandy. Stir. Cut another 1/4 of the pear into large chunks. Place in mixing tin. Add bitters and syrup. Muddle to completely break down pear. Add ice, rum, lemon juice, ginger juice and egg white. Shake for 30 seconds. Add ice cubes to rocks glass. Strain cocktail into rocks glass. Garnish with a paper thin slice of pear atop froth.Pear-Cardamom Syrup:- 1 cup granulated sugar- 1 cup water- 1/2 USA Pear, shaved with vegetable peeler- 1 tsp ground cardamomBring sugar and water to boil in small pot. Remove from heat and add pear and cardamom. Cover and let sit for 20 minutes. Strain and chill. (Created by Daniel Braun, Chef/Owner, OliverÕs Twist Seattle, WA)

California Love..the drink

Ok Im a big fan of cute drinks even though Im always looking for the non alcohol version. But this one caught my eye. One, because I love my state and two its just looks cute.

Its California Peach Sangria

Dont that look yummy?!? Try this for your end of summer parties

Ingredients: (Makes 6 Servings)
1 (750ml) bottle Sauvignon Blanc, chilled
1 cup peach puree (about 2 medium peaches)
1/2 cup Marie Brizard Peach liqueur
1 tbsp sugar
1 peach, pitted and thinly sliced
4 lime slices
Garnish: mint sprigs

Stir together the wine, peach puree and peach liqueur in a large pitcher. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add fruit slices, pressing against the side of the pitcher with a large spoon to release some of the juices. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with mint sprigs.

October Signature Drink … Jack O Tini

October…the month of Halloween. Dont know if you partake in the Halloween festivities but if your throwing an adult party, try this months signature drink for all your Halloween guests. Taken from the Cocktail Times

Jack 0 Tini

Ingredients:

2 oz Stoli vodka

1/4 oz pumpkin puree

1 tsp lemon juice

2 oz orange juice

Place a large soup pot filled with water on the stove to boil. Carve the tops from the pumpkins and set aside. Scope out the interior and seeds, leaving a think shell. Discard the seeds and flesh, or use in another recipe. Place the pumpkins in the boiling water and boil for about a minute. Remove and drain. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into the pumpkin. Serve with a black straw.