LakeAnna 2017/2018

wining & dining|docktails
Docktails:
Spirits Of Summer
Delight Your Guests With These Warm-Weather Sips
by MELISSA M. STEWART & BARRETT BAKER
Sunshine and life outdoors puts us in the mood for cocktails and quality time with family and friends. We’ve come up with a few drink recipes
perfect for bringing out to the porch or patio or serving by the lake during your spring and summer soirees. Impress your guests with any—or
all!—of these refreshing libations. We’ve got a citrusy moonshine punch guaranteed to please and a sophisticated twist on the pineapple mojito
sure to spice things up. And when farmer’s markets and gardens begin to fill with local produce, celebrate with strawberry martinis topped
with sparkling wine or a refreshing fruit smoothie. Or try a classy take on the classic margarita made with champagne. Cheers to a successful season
of entertaining.
FRUIT SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
1 banana, peeled and cut into slices
½ cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 cup ice cubes
½ cup orange juice
1 8-ounce container of raspberry yogurt
METHOD
Combine all ingredients in a blender
and pulse until smooth.
CHAMPAGNE MARGARITAS
INGREDIENTS
½ cup fresh lime juice
1 cup silver tequila
½ cup Grand Marnier
1 bottle chilled champagne
Lime wedge garnishes
and salt for the rim
METHOD
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher
and stir well. Run lime wedges around the
rim of champagne flutes and dip in salt.
Pour margarita mix and garnish with
lime wedge.
LIGHTING PUNCH
Courtesy of
Belmont Farm Distillery
INGREDIENTS
2 ounces Virginia Lightning Moonshine
from Belmont Farm Distillery, Culpeper
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce orange juice
1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 blackberries, muddled
Club soda, splash
METHOD
Shake with ice, and top with soda.
Garnish with an orange wedge.
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