These are all cocktails we know and love we just added a little something extra that I know you will enjoy!
These delicious concoctions were created in lieu of Texas/OU weekend last year but we have made them many times after. We take our food and drink very serious here in North Texas and these have proved to be crowd favorites. My husband works for a beverage distributor he always brings home all types of samples. The latest was a pickled vodka! I know what you are thinking. As I was too! But it’s SO good! Which leads us to our first “jazzed” up cocktail…
The Pickled Bloody Mary. This traditional savory cocktail just got infused with Rocking M Ranch Distillery Pickle Vodka. It adds such a yummy extra layer of flavor. Mix in all your traditional favorites like tomato juice, celery, pickles and bacon! You name it! Skies the limit on this drink. We love this drink because it’s packed with flavor and you can enjoy as brunch, lunch or football party crowd pleaser.
The Ginger Apple Vodka Martini. I am OBSESSED with this next drink! I am not a big liquor drinker BUT this Frankly Organic Apple Vodka is legit amazing!! You immediately taste the sweet apples then it’s perfectly blended with ginger root. I like to mix with cranberry juice and a cinnamon sugared rim. SOOO good! Not to mention so pretty! I’ve also splashed in Prosecco right on top. Adds a lovely fizz. This is perfect at the end of a long day or a fun holiday cocktail at your next party.
The Chile Lime Margarita. Last but not least everyone’s favorite – the margarita! I don’t think I’ve ever met a margarita I didn’t like. I mean you can’t really go wrong – spicy, frozen, peach, strawberry, chile lime?! Yes please! I came across the delicious, Tajin Seasoning and thought this would go delicious with a margarita! And man was I right! It adds a extra layer of chile flavor, salt and lime. We mixed this baby up with Insolito Reposado Tequila and that beautiful salty chile rim and fresh lime. Trust me you will not be disappointed. Throw in some chips and guac and you’ve got yourself your very own happy hour.
Below you can find all three recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you are looking for some “jazzed” up dinner ideas check out my Zucchini Lasagna.
Cheers!
XOXO, Ivy
The Pickled Vodka Bloody Mary
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rocking M Ranch Distillery Pickle Vodka
- 4 oz Tomato Juice
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 2 dashes Tabasco Sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- For the rim I like to use a mix of salt and chili powder.
- Fill your salted rimmed glass with ice. Add your ingredients one at a time. Then give it a good stir. Garnish with lime, lemon, celery stalk, pickles, green olives or any of your favorite toppings.
The Ginger Apple Vodka Martini
Ingredients
- 2 oz Frankly Organic Apple Vodka
- 4 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 splash Prosecco (optional)
Instructions
- Start by mixing a little cinnamon and sugar together. Dip your rim in lemon juice and coat the edge of your glass till covered evenly. Mix all your ingredients in shaker with a few cubes of ice. Give it a good shake. Poor into your martini glass, garnish if you would like with a sliced red apple and enjoy!
The Chile Lime Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz Insolito Reposado Tequila (or your favorite)
- 3 oz Margarita Mix
- 1/2 cup Ice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Tajin Seasoning (for rim)
Instructions
- Simple Syrup: 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar. Put water and sugar into a saucepan. Cook over low heat till dissolved.
- Place Tajin Seasoning on a plate. Press the rim on the glass over seasoning until covered. Add your ice to your glass. In a shaker add all your ingredients and shake for a few seconds. Strain margarita into a glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
