Making up for lost time - the artisan's pallette

We have had several cocktails over the last few months, other than tonight, that I diligently photographed but never found the time to blog about...

First, on March 6, the Presidente -

I remember absolutely loving the color of this cocktail. It was a splendid indigo. Flavor, I do not recall, but it is in the Architecture of the Cocktail book mentioned earlier, but I am sure I enjoyed it as it is Rum based with curacao and grenadine - all yummy!








Then on March 30, the Argentina -

Again, a stunning blush cocktail that looked loverly on our new sage monogrammed cocktail napkins, courtesy of my mother-in-law. This recipe was from the Cocktail DB mentioned tonight in previous post. I made this out of my desire to try benedictine. It was gin-based, light like it's colour, with an herbal flavor from the bitters, benedictine and gin. Perhaps best enjoyed after a day's gardening.

Artist's Special cocktail

My husband and I realized today that we haven't had a drop of alcohol all week. He lost 5 pounds, but can't say the same for me.

After spending some time with close friends that are wildly into cleanses and homemade smoothies, I was intrigued and motivated to try a cleanse. I selected Dr. Oz's 48 hour cleanse. My honey did it about 80%, but I completed the cleanse at about 95% (meaning we had some deviations). I ended up with a rash from my neck through my torso. Suffice it to say, all this healthy stuff left us longing for the perfect cocktail on an early spring evening.

This cocktail, which is bourbon-based (oh, so hip right now), has a crisp, light taste - perfect for spring! Had to go and get sherry for my cabinet to make it, but worth the trip out at cocktail hour when all one wants to do is vege.

See the Cocktail Internet Database for this recipe and more.