Stoned Manhattan Cocktail

The ‘stoned’ reference pertains to the use of stone fruit in this Manhattan cocktail. You can substitute a peach if needed. Since those tend to be larger you might need to make 4 drinks out of it. Oh well… 1 nectarine, halved, stone removed 2oz sweet vermouth 4oz bourbon 2 spritzes biters 2 wedges of…

Gin Lizzy

A light, sweet and delicious version of a gin fizz. 1 oz gin 1 ½ oz buttermilk 1t sugar Juice of 1 small or 1/2 a large lime Shake all with a whole lot of ice. Makes 1 drink

Light Piña Colada Pitchers for a Crowd

Unless you like the caloric punch of the full coconut cream variety of a piña colada, this light version has all the flavor and none of the fat, allowing you to drink it by the pint glass.  You may get some separation as the ice melts so drink it cold. 1 16oz canned pineapple 3…

Bloody Mary pitchers

Whether a Game Day or just a Sunday, these Marys have the simplicity to make them quaffable in large quantities. 3c tomato juice or v8 1c vodka Juice of 2 lemons 1t horseradish 2t hot sauce 2t Worcestershire sauce ½ t celery seed Freshly ground pepper Celery stalks Mix all but celery in a pitcher. …

ATL Intl.

If fresh peaches are available, by all means use them.  Puree one peach and push it through a fine mesh strainer for best results. Juice from 1 15oz can of peaches 2oz Canton liqueur 4oz vodka Lemon Pellegrino to taste In a shaker filled with ice, add the peach juice, liqueur and vodka.  Shake vigorously…