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Vodka adds a spirit without
interfering with other flavors.
Bourbon melds its rich essence
with the earthiness of tea. Gin
contributes an herbal, botanical
touch. Rum pulls in the rich
sweetness of a summertime
potluck supper. Fruit liqueurs
or fruit-infused liquors can
contribute flavors we already
associate with tea: lemon, as in
limoncello; peaches, as in Virginia
Lightning Peach Moonshine,
Jim Beam Peach, or Ciroc
Peach Vodka; raspberry, as in
Chambord; or apple, as in Captain
Apple Jack.
AN EARL GREY TIPPLE
Makes four 8-ounce servings
▷ 24 OZ. BREWED EARL GREY TEA,
CHILLED
▷ 5 OZ. GIN
▷ 5 OZ. HONEY SIMPLE SYRUP
▷ 1¼ OZ. FRESH-SQUEEZED
LEMON JUICE
▷ LAVENDER SPRIGS FOR
GARNISH
Brew tea and cool. Blend all
ingredients in a pitcher and stir well.
Chill until serving time.
JIM BEAM KENTUCKY
SWEET TEA
Makes six 8-ounce servings
▷ 1 CUP DEKUYPER PEACHTREE
SCHNAPPS LIQUEUR
▷ 2 CUPS JIM BEAM BOURBON
▷ 3 CUPS SWEET TEA
▷ LEMON WEDGES
Build in pitcher over ice. Garnish
with a lemon wedge or peach slices.
SHADES OF THE SEASON
While these batch cocktails may
lean into warm weather, they're
enjoyable year-round.
COCONUT MOON
A sweet sipper with a spicy kick!
Created by Matt Perkins of Magnolias
at the Mill in Purcellville and
promoted by Virginia ABC, Coconut
Moon blends Belle Isle Honey
Habanero moonshine with healthy
coconut milk and a bit of lime juice
for a tropical, tiki drink flair.
Makes 18 4-ounce servings (a shade
more than a standard pitcher).
▷ 3 CUPS BELLE ISLE HONEY
HABANERO MOONSHINE
MAKER'S MARK SWEET
TEA MINT JULEP
Makes seven 8-ounce servings
▷ 4 CUPS FRESHLY BREWED
BLACK TEA, CHILLED
▷ 2 CUPS MAKER'S MARK
BOURBON
▷ 1 CUP SIMPLE SYRUP
▷ ¼ CUP FRESH LEMON JUICE
▷ MINT
▷ LEMON WEDGES
Muddle half of the mint with simple
syrup. Combine Maker's Mark
Bourbon, chilled tea, muddled
simple syrup and lemon juice over
ice and stir. Garnish with mint and
lemon wedges.
▷ 4 CUPS COCONUT MILK
▷ 2 CUPS LIME JUICE
▷ 1/3 SCANT CUP SUGAR
▷ TOASTED SHAVED COCONUT
FOR GARNISH
Mix first four ingredients vigorously.
Serve over ice and garnish with coconut.
SCREWDRIVER
A simple screwdriver makes a great
cocktail, especially for brunch or a
warm summer day. But a few twists
of the ingredients list can create
a delightful variation.Makes 10
5½-ounce servings
▷ 5 CUPS ORANGE JUICE
▷ 2 CUPS VODKA
▷ ORANGE SLICES AND
CHERRIES FOR GARNISH.
Add ingredients to a pitcher, stir and
chill. Serve over ice.
SUNNY DISPOSITION
Based on a Virginia ABC signature
cocktail created with the assistance
of Anna Westby of Breakthru
Beverage.Makes 10 5-ounce servings.
▷ 2½ CUPS TITO'S VODKA
▷ 1¼ CUP LEMON JUICE
▷ 1 CUP TRIPLE SEC
▷ 10 DASHES BITTERS
▷ 1¼ CUP PINEAPPLE JUICE
▷ 2½ CUPS CUBED MANGO
▷ HABANERO PEPPER, SLICED
Put half of the mangos and half of
the habanero slices into the pitcher
and muddle. Add lemon juice, vodka,
triple sec and pineapple juice, then
stir. Chill. Strain when pouring and
serve over ice. Garnish with a mango
slice and a habanero slice.
BACARDÍ IN THE
TROPICS
From the historic rum distillery
comes a tropical batch for a bunch.
Makes nine 5-ounce servings.
▷ 2 CUPS BACARDÍ BANANA RUM
▷ 1¼ CUP BACARDÍ SUPERIOR RUM
▷ 1 CUP COCONUT CREAM,
WHISKED
▷ 1¼ CUP ORANGE JUICE
▷ 1 CUP LEMON JUICE
▷ ¾ CUP SIMPLE SYRUP
▷ ORANGE AND LEMON WHEELS
FOR GARNISH
Add all ingredients to a pitcher. Stir
gently, then chill. Top with orange
and lemon wheels before serving.
Screwdriver Variations:
* Muddle fresh fruit, like berries or
peaches, in the bottom of the pitcher.
* Use a flavored vodka, like berry or
vanilla.
* Infuse your own vodka with
seasonal fruits and herbs, such as
strawberry or peach, with rosemary
or mint.
* Add a touch of grenadine or another
flavored syrup.
* Place a quality soda beside the
pitcher for guests to splash into their
drink-like Navy Hill Soda + Tonic or
other flavored tonics.
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