It's
official! Spring has sprung and the weather has been absolutely
beautiful! The sun is shining and the temperature has been hovering
around 70 degrees. Not what you would expect for the middle of March in
NY, but we've been loving it. Spring fever has sprung early and Cafe Mojo is ready!
The
long wait for warm weather is over and people have been making the most
of it. The window of our restaurant looks out on Main St. in West Islip
and we have been watching as the number of people out walking or bike
riding has grown. Of course, we welcome them into Cafe Mojo for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink and that inspired us to share some Springtime Drink recipes with you!
Nothing says warm weather on Long Island better than a perfect Long Island Iced Tea!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz light rum
- 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz tequila
- 1 oz sour mix
- cola
- lemon wedge for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the spirits and sour mix into a collins glass with ice.
- Stir well or shake.
- Top the glass off with cola.
- Garnish with the lemon wedge.
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- 2 oz gin
- 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/4 oz dry vermouth
- 1 oz orange juice
- Angostura Bitters to taste
- orange twist for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with the orange twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz white crème de cacao
- half-and-half
Preparation:
- Pour the blue curaçao and crème de cacao over ice cubes in an old fashioned glass.
- Float the half-and-half on top to taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz dark crème de cacao
- 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 tsp chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp cherry brandy
Preparation:
- Pour the creme de cacao and vodka into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into an old fashioned glass with ice cubes.
- Float chocolate syrup and cherry brandy on top.
- 1 whole orange, plus 1 orange cut into thin slices for garnish
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle bourbon, at least 100 proof
- 1 cup Champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
Using
a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from 1 orange and the lemon.
Transfer to a large punch bowl and add the sugar. Muddle to release the
citrus oils, then let stand 1 to 2 hours. Add the lemon and pineapple
juices and the bourbon, and stir to combine. Just before serving, stir
in 3 to 4 cups of ice, then top with Champagne or sparkling wine and
garnish with the orange slices and pineapple chunks.
Cheers! Enjoy the warm weather!
