The Old Maid

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When my sister was planning to visit I knew she’d be perfect for the guest mixologist spot during my weekly episode of Cocktails with Colleen! I asked her to pick a recipe and she said she wanted to make the Old Maid, assuring me that it had nothing to do with the fact that I’ll be turning 50 in about a month!

Of course we had a great time making the video as you can see on my YouTube channel!

Not only was it fun to make together, but it was really tasty as well! I can see this becoming a staple in our house as we lounge around our pool next summer!

Old Maid
Serves 2

4 oz gin
2 oz fresh lime juice
1 1/2 oz simple syrup
6 cucumber wheels (cut ¼-inch thick)
6-7 mint leaves
Cucumber spirals for garnish

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber wheels until crushed. Add the mint and just muddle but do not bruise.
  2. Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup. Fill with ice to the line and shake. Remove the top shaker and strain into a glass filled with one large ice cube.
  3. Garnish with spiralized cucumber.

Enjoy!

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This Summer’s Perfect Cocktail

About a month ago when we were at the beach for the weekend, my friend Deb shared her favorite cocktail with me. She always describes it to the bartenders because there isn’t a name for it… until now! We are calling this one *The Deb* of course after my friend Deb.

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It’s absolutely perfect. Easy to make and the perfect flavor! I promise it to satisfy on the hottest summer day.

 

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Serves 1

ice
1/2 red grapefruit, juiced
1 jigger vodka (we use Tito’s)
1/2 cup tonic water
1/4 lime

Fill a highball glass or stemless wine glass with ice. Using a reamer or juicer, juice the grapefruit half and add it to the ice in the glass. Add the vodka and then fill to the top with tonic water. Squeeze the lime over the top, then drop it into the cocktail.

Enjoy!

 

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