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2 Blood Orange Vodka Spring Drink Recipes

Posted on March 31, 2013 | Comments Off

SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka Bottle with Tasting Glass 097

The classic Negroni cocktail recipe is always a personal favorite go-to drink for summer or winter sipping enjoyment. When it was time to review the SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka, a variation of the Negroni instantly came to mind. Blood orange and grapefruit flavors both go rather nicely with the Negroni flavor profile. They seem to thin the drink recipe out a bit for warmer weather sipping. This makes the drink a great refresher. The cocktail recipe variation below just might be the ticket for soaking up a little sunshine.

By the way, March 31 is Oranges and Lemons Day. A Vodka infused with orange or blood orange would be perfect for the day!

Blood Orange Negroni

1 ounce SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka

1/2 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

2 ounces Club Soda

Orange Slice Garnish

Fill highball glass two thirds full with ice. Add liquids to glass in order given, topping with club soda last. Garnish with orange slice.

If you feel like sipping something a little different (Orange Sorbet, Prosecco, SKYY Blood Orange Vodka and Orange Juice), then check out the Blood Orange Sgroppino drink recipe photographed and described in great visual detail on the Italian La Bella Vita blog. This cocktail looks amazing and sounds delicious!

Orange Breeze

2 ounces SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

Orange Twist or Orange Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist or orange slice garnish. (More drink recipes like this one provided by Campari America on flickr in the SKYY Infusions Blood Orange tag.

What is SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka?

Vodka infused with natural blood orange flavors. SKYY Infusions Blood Orange is made with real blood oranges and SKYY Vodka. It is carefully infused with all-natural ingredients with the goal of irresistibly crisp, fresh taste and lusciously sweet blood orange. – Information printed on bottle label

70 Proof / 35% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price:$15 to $19 range depending on area

Availability: Main market area is United States and Canada.

SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka Tasting Notes

Color: Clear

Aroma: Reminds me of opening a fresh bag of candy sweet tarts. Powdery sweet with bit of sugary tartness. Makes my mouth water a little. No burn.

Tasted Neat: Sweetness, though it is minimal. Very little burn. Orange with hint of bitter, like the oily skin of orange. Not lush. Bit fruity like you might expect from cocktail fruit juice, but not as sweet. Definitely reminds me more of candy flavor rather than natural fruit flavor. Slightly artificial tasting as it doesn’t seem to roll over the tongue with layered lushness. Seems a bit one dimensional in its streamlined flavor.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Campari America

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Tagged Blood Orange Negroni, Blood Orange Sgroppino, Blood Orange Vodka, Campari, Campari America, Club Soda, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lemon, La Bella Vita, Negroni, Orange Breeze, Orange Vodka, Oranges and Lemons Day, Pineapple Juice, SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka, SKYY Vodka, Sweet Vermouth, Vodka

Review: Caliche Rum

Posted on March 26, 2013 | Comments Off

Caliche Rum 065 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Caliche Rum is aged up to four years. The purpose of slow blending is to give the rum an extremely smooth, modern characteristic with unique, clean balance of vanilla and citrus flavor and hint of oak. The intention in taste experience is an immediate rum flavor with velvety texture, followed by hints of caramel and vanilla. Citrus lingers slightly providing a crisp note then cleanly disappears with light tannins and oak. – media materials provided by brand representatives

Distilled, aged and bottled by Destilleria Serrallés, Inc. Ponce, Puerto Rico.

80 Proof / 40% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $25 range

Availability: Initially available in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas

Caliche Rum 086 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Tasting Notes

Color: Clear

Aroma: Some burn. Flat. Bit non-descript as far as rum goes.

Tasted Neat: Butterscotch. Quite a bit of burn. Burn does dissipate rather quickly, though. Barely any sweetness. Buttery is faint. Slight vanilla. Hardly any roundness as some rums seem to have. Little bit of toffee. Hint of coffee. Light citrus.

Mouth Feel: Thin

Caliche Wood Top 076 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

I love the rope around the neck of the bottle and the wooden bottle stopper. Interesting design etched in the wood, too. Not a fan of the orange lettering or the actual bottle though. But hey, it’s what’s inside that counts, right?!

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails: Rum cocktails always make an appearance on my back deck when warmer weather finally makes its way back around. Pick up a bottle, grab a shaker and enjoy the sunshine.

Caliche Rum has a nice selection of cocktails on their website. I thought you might enjoy the two below for starters.

Cali Grapefruit

2 ounces Caliche Rum

1/2 ounce Campari

1 ounce Grapefruit Juice

1/4 ounce Agave Nectar

Club Soda

Grapefruit Wedge Garnish

Combine Caliche Rum, Campari, juice and agave nectar in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Pour into goblet or highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Cali Gold

2 ounces Caliche Rum

1 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/4 ounce Agave Nectar

3 – 6 Cilantro Leaves

Cilantro Leaf Garnish

Lightly muddle cilantro leaves in mixing glass. Add liquid ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with cilantro leaf.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Caliche Rum – @CalicheRum on Twitter – CalicheRum on Facebook

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Tagged Agave Nectar, Cali Gold, Cali Grapefruit, Caliche Rum, Campari, Cilantro, Club Soda, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Pineapple Juice, Rum

Campari & Cynar Potable Bitter Cocktails

Posted on March 15, 2013 | Comments Off

Time to celebrate! March 16 is National Artichoke Heart Day!

Dashes, splashes and dabs of bitters have become quite the growing trend in cocktails. Bitters add the faintest hint of nuance to drinks beyond garnishing. Flavors meld together in balanced harmony. Reluctant flavors that might otherwise get lost in the shuffle are given a breath of life by a few robust drops of precise flavor essence. But the small batch specialty bottles of bitters wafting about on back bars and marinating in mason jars with secret recipes aren’t the only bitters mixing magical cocktails.

The flip side to the pungent world of bitters is the potable or drinkable one. Campari is a well-known potable bitter used often in the classic Negroni. Cynar is another. Cynar is a complex Italian digestif often associated with the artichokes it is made from. It contains great depth of flavor from the many botanicals included in the creation process, making it an incredibly complex spirit to work with in cocktails. It works exceedingly well with citrus such as orange juice, grapefruit juice and lemon flavors. The richness of flavor is versatile enough to balance well whether you’re a gin or bourbon fan. Don’t let the category of potable bitter fool you. This isn’t unpleasant bitterness. There’s sweetness, spice, depth and strength of character in the spirit.

The Picket Fence – Ba’sik, Brooklyn

1 ounce Flor de Cana 7 Year Rum

3/4 ounce Cynar

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Amer Mousseux – Bouchon, Yountville, CA

1 ounce Cynar

1/2 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

3 ounces Brut Champagne

Orange Twist

Combine Cynar, Campari and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange twist.

Cocktail recipes sponsored by representatives of Campari America. @CampariAmerica on Twitter – Campari America on Facebook

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Posted in Cocktails, Daily Holidays, Sponsored Posts

Tagged Amer Mousseux, Campari, Campari America, Champagne, Cynar, Flor de Cana Rum, Fresh Lime, National Artichoke Heart Day, Orange Juice, Potable Bitters, Rum, Simple Syrup, The Picket Fence

Count Camillo

Posted on January 16, 2013 | Comments Off

Negroni lovers can now enjoy the fabulous flavor of the classics with a few less calories. Lovely Campari dry bitterness combines with grapefruit juice in a truly glorious way. Splash of orange juice brings this cocktail together for beautiful sipping.

Count Camillo – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Campari

1/2 measure Sweet Vermouth

1-1/2 measure Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

1/2 measure Trop50 Orange Juice

Grapefruit Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grapefruit juice.

Approximately 128 Calories

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Tagged Campari, Count Camillo, Lower Calorie, Negroni, Orange Juice, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Sweet Vermouth

Bitter End

Posted on October 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Light pineapple with ever so slight dryness. Excellent as a single on the rocks drink or doubles as a party punch. Versatile drink works well for summer due to the fruit inclusion as well as fall to winter due to the light, yet dry spice Campari brings to the drink. Suitable for celebrations.

Bitter End – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1/4 ounce Campari

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Ginger Ale

Orange Twist Garnish

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with orange twist.

Punch alternative: 24 ounces Spiced Rum, 6 ounces Campari, 6 ounces Lime Juice, 18 ounces Pineapple Juice, 12 ounces Ginger Ale. Thin sliced orange garnish. Place all liquids except ginger ale in 64 ounce pitcher. Stir. Refrigerate until time to serve. Serve in punch cups. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with thin slice of orange.

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Posted in Fall & Thanksgiving, Halloween Cocktails

Tagged Bitter End, Campari, Fresh Lime, Ginger Ale, Halloween Cocktails, Holiday, Pinapple Juice, Punch, Spiced Rum

Summer Blush

Posted on August 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

Full mouth-feel. Bitter combines with fruited sweetness rather nicely.

Summer Blush – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Campari

2 ounces Grapefruit Juice

2 ounces Pink Moscato Sparkling Champagne

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine Campari, grapefruit juice and grenadine in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with lemon twist.

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Tagged Brunch, Bubbly, Campari, Champagne, Grapefruit Juice, Grenadine, Moscato, Summer Blush

Twisted Sister

Posted on July 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

Tweaking classic cocktails with different spirits keeps happy hour, brunches and informal gatherings flavorful and interesting. This variation on the classic Bloody Mary brings a hint of bitter sweet to the glass. Use gin in place of bourbon according to your preference. Both make Twisted Sister with Campari a treat.

Twisted Sister – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Campari

1 ounce Bourbon

5-1/2 ounces V-8 or Tomato Juice

1/2 ounce Soy Sauce

1 teaspoon Crushed Fresh Ginger

1 teaspoon Cilantro Flakes or 4 to 5 sprigs Fresh Cilantro

pea size Wasabi Paste

Salt to taste

Asparagus Spears Garnish

Place all ingredients except garnish in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend thoroughly. Strain into large rocks or highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with asparagus spears. Variation: Exchange bourbon for gin if desired.

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Tagged Asparagus, Bloody Mary, Bourbon, Campari, Cilantro, Gin, Ginger, Soy Sauce, Tomato Juice, Twisted Sister, Wasabi

Americano

Posted on April 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

The Americano cocktail is no doubt a classic and easy build, three ingredient cocktail. Though it is also often overlooked on many basic cocktail menus, its versatility is quite amazing. There is slight sharpness layered within the swell of this sweetened red spirited drink. It could easily play out well as a holiday drink with its vibrant red color and deep, lush flavor. However, change the traditional ratio just a fraction and the Americano becomes one of those cocktails that changes with the seasons.

Americano

1 measure Campari

1 measure Sweet Vermouth

1 measure Club Soda

Orange Slice Garnish

Build over fresh ice in rocks glass.

Since the classic Americano recipe is so full bodied, I prefer a tad more club soda as topper to thin out the lushness for warmer weather sipping. My ratio is 1 measure Campari, 1 measure Sweet Vermouth, 2 measures Club Soda. The vibrant color and flavor still abound with gentler sip.

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Posted in Classic Cocktails

Tagged 3 Ingredient Cocktail, Americano, Campari, Classic Cocktail, Club Soda, Sweet Vermouth

Valentine’s Day Massacre

Posted on February 14, 2012 | Leave a comment

Think your Valentine’s Day isn’t looking so good. Surely it doesn’t compare to the Valentine’s Day of some… February 14, 1929 – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. The day warring mob gangs took passion to a twisted level of rage.

Valentine’s Day Massacre

1-1/2 measure Vodka

1 measure Campari

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1 teaspoon Sugar

1 measure Cranberry Juice

Lemon Twist

Combine ingredients in large rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon twist.

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Tagged Campari, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Sugar, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Massacre, Vodka

Prohibition Era Spirit: Aperol

Posted on December 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

Aperol, introduced in Padua, Italy in 1919, set modern day standards ahead of its time by creating a spirit with a lower alcohol content of just 11%. The trendy and easily adaptable Aperol inspired an aperitif that went on to become the signature drink of Italy; the Aperol Spritz. Even today, the Aperol Spritz continues to thrive as a classic. In a cocktail world spinning with new infusions and creations released on the market every day, a classic which has stood the test of time like Aperol should not be overlooked.

Aperol is a dark orange Italian aperitif with a sweet orange flavor. It is made from a blend of base spirit, rhubarb, chinchona, genziana and of course the best kept secret of combination herbs. While the Aperol Spritz is the clear-cut traditional Aperol cocktail to experiment with, there are of course many recipe creations to please the palate. Hendrick’s Gin fashioned the Unusual Negroni using Aperol rather than Campari giving the classic a unique spin. Various modern day mixologists have taken this pre-prohibition spirit in many flavorful directions for palate pleasing cocktails sure to delight the senses. Celebrate Prohibition Repeal Day, Saturday, December 5, with an authentic prohibition era spirit; Aperol.

Aperol Spritz

2 measures Prosecco

1 measure Aperol

Splash of Soda Water

Orange Slice Garnish

Build over fresh ice in an Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange slice if desired.

Aperol Royal

3 measures Spumante Brut

1 measure chilled Aperol

Lemon Twist Garnish

Pour chilled Aperol into a champagne flute. Top off with chilled Spumante Brut. Garnish with lemon twist spiral if desired.

Aperol Betty

2 measures Aperol

2 measures Orange Juice

1 measure Grapefruit Juice

Grapefruit Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with thin slice of grapefruit on rim of glass.

Aperol Classico

1/2 measure chilled Aperol

Splash Sparkling Water

Orange Peel Garnish

Chill Aperol ahead of time. Add Aperol to chilled cocktail glass or champagne flute. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with orange peel twist.

Aperol on the Rocks

2 measures Aperol

3-4 ice cubes

Orange Slice Garnish

Place Aperol in a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a fresh orange slice. Enjoy!

Aperol Orange

1 measure Aperol

2 measures Orange Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Build in a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange slice if desired.

Aperol Pompelmo

1 measure Aperol

2 measures Grapefruit Juice

Grapefruit Wedge Garnish

Build in a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with fresh grapefruit wedge.

Aperol Vodka

2 measures Aperol

1 measure Vodka

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Rhubarb the Reindeer – created by Junior Merino

1-1/2 measure G’vine Nouaison

3/4 measure Sloe Gin

1/4 measure Aperol or a splash of Campari

1/2 measure Simple Syrup

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/4 measure Fresh Rhubarb Juice

1-1/2 measure Berry Infused Tea

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.

Winter G’ubilee – created by Junior Merino

1-1/2 measure G’vine Nouaison

1/4 measure Aperol or Campari

3/4 measure Pineapple Juice

3/4 measure Pomegranate Juice

1/2 measure Simple Syrup

3/4 measure Lemon Juice

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

G’indian Summer

2 measures G’vine Gin

3/4 measure Aperol

1 measure Pomegranate Juice

1 measure cold Green Tea

1/4 measure Simple Syrup

Orange & Lemon Slices Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange and lemon wheels.

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2 Blood Orange Vodka Spring Drink Recipes

Review: Caliche Rum

Campari & Cynar Potable Bitter Cocktails

Count Camillo

Bitter End

Summer Blush

Twisted Sister

Americano

Valentine’s Day Massacre

Prohibition Era Spirit: Aperol

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