Pink Grapefruit and Meyer Lemon Daiquiris
OSCARS Statuettes by Prayitno Photography
The Occasion: Oscars Night, baby!
Everyone wants to party with the Little Gold Men. I cannot say if that particular Hollywood Dream™ is going to come through for you or not, but I do know that your viewing pleasure will be enhanced with one of these Little Gold Cocktails. Make it two and you’ll need to start practicing your acceptance speech.
Everyone wants to party with the Little Gold Men. I cannot say if that particular Hollywood Dream™ is going to come through for you or not, but I do know that your viewing pleasure will be enhanced with one of these Little Gold Cocktails. Make it two and you’ll need to start practicing your acceptance speech.
Why This Works: Mix and match your citrus based on what’s available and what you like.
Our House Bar Chef Ilise whipped up this elevated version of the classic daiquiri using freshly squeezed juices from Meyer lemons and pink grapefruits.
Click on the photo to take a closer look at the vintage champagne coupes at Entertaining Vintage.
Our House Bar Chef Ilise whipped up this elevated version of the classic daiquiri using freshly squeezed juices from Meyer lemons and pink grapefruits.
Click on the photo to take a closer look at the vintage champagne coupes at Entertaining Vintage.
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The Playlist: Today’s playlist features the nominees in the Best Song category for this year’s Oscars.
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The Verdict: This cocktail wins ALL the awards! Tart and tasty, refreshing, and most quaffable. Be careful, it goes down so easily you might get a surprise when you stand up.
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| Printable Recipe- Pink Grapefruit and Meyer Lemon Daiquiri |
Pink Grapefruit & Meyer Lemon Daiquiri
Recipe source: Ilise Goldberg
Makes one cocktail
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
Put all liquid ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake well. Pour strained drink into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a Meyer lemon peel.
Simple Syrup:
To make simple syrup add equal parts sugar and water in a pan and heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved into the water and the liquid looks clear.
Recipe source: Ilise Goldberg
Makes one cocktail
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 ounces light rum
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- 1 ½ ounces freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Meyer lemon peel (for garnish)
- 2 ounces light rum
- ¾ ounce fresh Meyer lemon juice
- ¾ ounce fresh pink grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Meyer lemon peel (for garnish)
DIRECTIONS:
Put all liquid ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake well. Pour strained drink into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a Meyer lemon peel.
Simple Syrup:
To make simple syrup add equal parts sugar and water in a pan and heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved into the water and the liquid looks clear.
To your health! (sips, aahh!) Will you be watching the Oscars on Sunday? Do you have any fun Oscars traditions?
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