Frosty Winter Nights (Vodka and Citrus Mix)
Whip up a delectable alcoholic beverage with ease with this captivating take on the vodka-based cocktail!
Yield:
1 refreshing drink
Difficulty:
A cinch! Even a rookie can concoct this delectable drink.
Estimated Time:
Under 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces vodka - Chill back and relax with a premium bottle of vodka.
- Cold bottled water - Keep it crisp and cool with some refreshing water.
- Twist of lime peel - A splash of citrus kick is just what you need to complete this classic drink.
Preparation:
- Grab your old-fashioned glass and fill it with ice.
- Pour the vodka and water to the brim over your chilled ice cubes.
- Give it a hearty stir to meld the flavors.
- Accessorize your drink with a twist of lime peel - because a little lime zest never hurt nobody.
Twist on the Hazy Days of Winter Cocktail:
For those who crave a bit more depth, here's a recipe spin that'll make your taste buds dance:- Vodka: 1.5 oz- Lime Juice: 0.5 oz (freshly squeezed)- Elderflower Liqueur: 0.5 oz (adds a floral touch)- Ginger Syrup: 0.25 oz (homemade or store-bought)- Simple Syrup* (optional, to balance sweetness): 0.25 oz
For fresh lime juice, squeeze the life out of a lime.*Ginger Syrup: Boil equal parts water and sugar with slices of fresh ginger in a saucepan. Once cooled, strain the mixture and store it in the fridge.
Instructions:
- Chill the liquid ingredients: Stick your vodka and lime juice in the fridge until they're nice and cold.
- Prepare your glassware: Chill your rocks glass, highball, or a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Assemble your drink: If using a cocktail shaker, add your chilled ingredients and shake vigorously for around 15 seconds. Pour the chilled mixture over ice in your chilled glass.
- Accessorize: Express a lime twist over the drink to release the oils, and place it on the rim of the glass. Add a sprig of fresh mint or rosemary (optional) for an added aromatic boost.
Flavor Profile:
The Hazy Days of Winter cocktail delivers a harmonious trio of crisp vodka, tantalizing lime, and subtle sweetness from the Ginger and Elderflower liqueurs.
Suggestions:
- Tweak the amounts of Ginger Syrup or Simple Syrup according to your preferred flavor balance.
- Serve this delectable concoction in a classy rocks glass, highball, or rimmed with a lime wheel for an attractive presentation.
Enjoy sippin' on your Hazy Days of Winter cocktail! Cheers!
- Crediting the classic vodka-based cocktail, this revamped recipe fashions a flavorful twist named the Hazy Days of Winter Cocktail, yielding one refreshing drink.
- The Hazy Days of Winter cocktail, given its depth, credits lime juice, elderflower liqueur, ginger syrup, and a hint of simple syrup for its tantalizing and harmonious trio of crisp vodka, tantalizing lime, and subtle sweetness.
- This twisted take on the vodka-based cocktail is a delight for requisite nutrition enthusiasts, as it provides instructions on preparing these delectable drinks in under 5 minutes, following nutritional hints like using fresh lime juice and home-made ginger syrup wherever possible.
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