A snow storm on Halloween? Really? With fall's appearance about as quick as LiLo's first jail stint, Winter sure did cometh, and it cometh quicker than we can handle. So now that our puffy coats are coming out of hiding to help keep our insides all nice and warm, it's time to down some drinks that do the same.
This lip puckering cocktail - made with our favorite black elderberry syrup by Darbo ($12), Argumi's Lemon Italian Soda ($4), vodka, and some freshly julienned basil - will make you one happy (and warm!) camper.
Black Elderflower & Basil Smash
Ingredients
1.5 oz vodka
3 oz Argumi Lemon Italian Soda
1 splash of Darbo's Black Elderflower syrup
1 medium sized basil leaf, julliened
Directions
Combine all ingredients, reserving a few strands of basil, over ice, shake vigorously. Top with remaining basil.
With all the heavy foods that are so often eaten during this time of year, it's nice to switch it up and sip on something that's super bright and refreshing; something that won't weigh you down, but instead lifts you up. That's why we love this refreshing cocktail that uses fruity pear and eldlerflower presse, florally gin, and earthy thyme. It's a cocktail that you can sip on year round, although we like it best during the chilly nights of winter.
1. Combine gin, leaves from one sprig of thyme, and soda in a shaker with a few pieces of ice. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, and strain into a glass. Finish with one large ice cube and garnish with a sprig of thyme.
How about a fancy drink?
Here's a recipe for our new favorite gin drink, made with Belvoir Farms Elderflower Cordial: to mix one, combine equal parts Hendrick's (or another floral gin) and elderflower cordial over ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a lemon slice. What better way to start your weekend?
