Mixers & Fixers – Part II
By Count Blogula on Nov 3 Filed In Austin, Texas, Cocktail Recipes, Food & Beverage, Organic, Uncategorized Add a Comment
Hello again. Is this seat taken? It’s been a while, hasn’t it? You look as striking as the day we met.
It’s been almost 2 months since Part I. You might be thinking to yourself, “Didn’t you say this was going to be a weekly thing?” Well, nobody’s perfect – I promise to do better.
If you’re still reading, it’s because you like to enjoy yourself from time to time with a little bit of intoxicating refreshment. Me too.
Love him or hate him, today’s beverage marks the one year anniversary of President Obama’s election. Before you get too riled up about the semantics of that statement, yes, I do realize that the election was on the 5th, but today is Election Day – the Tuesday after first Monday in November. No matter how you feel about him, you could probably use a drink about now. How to make some “Obamanade”:
2 parts Sweet Leaf Original Lemonade
1 part vodka (try not to read anything into its Russian origins)
Garnish with stimulus check.
You might have heard this drink called “Electric Lemonade” or “Texas Lemonade.” Call it what you will. It’s delightful. This is a great drink for pitchers on patios. There’s still just enough sun in the air here in Texas for that sort of thing, enjoy it while you can. If you’ve got a recipe that I ought to try, please share it! I promise to try it, and if it’s any good, I’ll post it on the blog and on our website.
Cheers,
-Craig
Mixers & Fixers – Part I
By Count Blogula on Sep 3 Filed In Austin, Texas, Cocktail Recipes, Food & Beverage, Organic, Uncategorized 3 Comments
Hi there. Haven’t seen you around… do you come here often? Really? Me too. I’m surprised we haven’t run into each other before.
This is my first in a weekly series of adult-beverage recipes. We’ve made our fair share here, and I feel like it’s time to show the world a whole new way to enjoy Sweet Leaf Tea. So if you’re ready to enjoy some delicious alco-treats (responsibly) then stay tuned.
Today’s drink is a staple for the Sweet Leaf family. We’ve got a long-standing (long-stumbling?) relationship with the wonderful people at Tito’s Handmade Vodka, also based here in Austin. Here’s how to make a “Tito’s Sweet-o”:
2 parts Mint & Honey Sweet Leaf Tea
1 part Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Pretty simple, right? You’ll inevitably find the right proportions for you – I like mine a bit stronger. It’s hard to mess up a drink made with two perfect ingredients. If you’re into presentation, I suggest garnishing with a sprig of mint or a lemon wedge. Serve it over ice (of course). It’s got to be Tito’s and it’s got to be Mint & Honey if you want to try a true “Tito’s Sweet-o,” but it’s no surprise that we’ve mixed other flavors and Tito’s with great results.
More to come…
If you fancy yourself a mixologist, feel free to share your concoctions with me. I promise to try as many recipes as I can, and if they’re delicious, I’ll post it on the blog and on our website. So, what kind of Sweet Leaf drinks do you mix up?
Cheers,
-Craig
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