Labor Day – Go Big or Go Bubbly
September 29, 2019 — Friends coming over for Labor Day? Sometimes we just want to show off a bit, right? We think the Venezuelan Colada below does just that. Santa Teresa 1796 Rum is the base of this yummy cocktail. And the secret is, as long as you have the ingredients, it is really easy to make. Our friend Sophie in New York swears this is her favorite cocktail and knowing how she frequents only the best bars, we’re inclined to believe her.
Or adding sparkling rosé to any drink guarantees success. Rum-Around featuring Bacardi Reserva Ocho is another winner that is easy to make. For the strawberry puree, throw a few fresh strawberries in the blender or just mash them through a strainer.
Belvedere Vodka believes in K.I.S.S. but the results are fruity, refreshing and sparkling. Both Berry Bubbly and Frozen Palace could be turned into punch (as long as you can do the math!).
Have a great Labor Day weekend. Happy and safe cocktailing!
Venezuelan Colada
From Paper Daisy NYC
1.5 parts Santa Teresa 1796
0.5 part Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
0.5 part Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur
1 part coconut milk syrup
0.75 part pineapple juice
0.5 part lime juice
Dash absinthe
Method: Whip shake, pour over pebbled ice. Garnish with mint.
Rum-Around
From The Lookup NYC
1.5 parts Bacardi Reserva Ocho
0.75 parts lemon
0.5 parts strawberry purée
3 dashes of orange bitters
0.25 part simple syrup
Topped with Sparkling Rosé
Method: Shaken (except rosé) served on the rocks in a wine glass.
Berry Bubbly
1 oz Belvedere Vodka
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz lemon juice
2 oz Chandon Rosé Sparkling Wine
4 raspberries
Wine glass
Method: Place all ingredients except for Chandon in shaker. Shake and strain over ice in a wine glass. Top with Chandon and garnish with fresh berries.
Frozen Palace
8 oz Belvedere Vodka
3 oz Aperol
1.5 cups raspberries
3 tbsp sugar
2.5 oz Chandon Rosé Sparkling Wine
Wine glass
Method: Add all ingredients into a blender except for Chandon Rosé. Add a cup of ice. Blend and pour into a wine glass and top with Chandon Rosé.
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