04/28/2024
I'm honored to announce that I have been chosen to advance in a Cocktail Competition, hosted by The Reid Vodka. !!Please take a moment and LIKE, COMMENT, OR SHARE this post!! & go to FOLLOW their page so you can keep up with my journey on this amazing opportunity.
My entry, ingredients, & method to build are below. Thanks in advance!
'SOPHISTICATED'
1.5oz. Cucumber infused the Reid Vodka
1oz. Lemon Juice
1oz. Blackberry Simple
Garnish: Blackberry, Cucumber, Lemon (have fun with it, get creative)
Glassware: Rocks
-line bottom of Rocks glass with Blackberry Simple
-add ice to glass (full, regular rocks)
-in shaker tin, add Cucumber infused the Reid Vodka, Lemon Juice, and SHAKE LIKE A PRO!
-Strain liquids from shaker into Rocks glass (this will create a layered effect, due to consistency differences)
-top with your lovely garnish
-ENJOY!
* BLACKBERRY SIMPLE: small pack of Fresh Blackberries, equal parts sugar & water (note: more sugar being added to the simple will lengthen the time before expiration). Bring all to right before boil (bust up the berries). Strain into heat safe, container. Cool before use.
*Cucumber infusing the Reid Vodka: 1st empty out (please, into a glass to use now or later) about 3oz. of the full bottle into a glass or container. Add Cucumber (approx. 1/2 regular sized cucumber)slice your Cucumber to fit thru the bottle top but large enough to not fall out easily on pour, or worse, get lodged into your pour spout causing blockage. 24 hours later, you're infused.
You can also always add that Vodka back into the bottle after creating a Sophisticated or 2 with it.... or 5 who's counting.
Cheers!
AT