{"id":17834,"date":"2021-05-01T03:02:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T11:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?p=17834"},"modified":"2021-05-01T03:02:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T11:02:29","slug":"make-these-seasonal-cocktails-any-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/make-these-seasonal-cocktails-any-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Make these seasonal cocktails any season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Four mixed drinks for the four seasons<\/em><\/p>\n

Allison Vanderzanden<\/strong> | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

If 2020 taught us anything, it\u2019s that the passage of time can feel surreal. No matter what month it feels like, there\u2019s a cocktail for that. Mix up one of these drinks inspired by the four seasons, and enjoy responsibly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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SPRING BLOSSOM COCKTAIL<\/span><\/p>\n

Start to finish: 5 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Yields: 1 drink<\/span><\/p>\n

1 \u00bd ounces cherry brandy<\/span><\/p>\n

1 \u00bd ounces gin<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd lemon, juiced<\/span><\/p>\n

Sparkling lemonade<\/span><\/p>\n

Splash of grenadine<\/span><\/p>\n

Edible blossoms, for garnish\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mix brandy, gin and the juice of half a lemon with several ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a glass, then fill the rest of the glass with sparkling lemonade. Add a splash of grenadine and place blossom garnish on top if desired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recipe from blog.birdsparty.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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MALIBU SUNSET<\/span><\/p>\n

Start to finish: 5 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Yields: 1 drink<\/span><\/p>\n

3 to 4 ounces pineapple-orange juice<\/span><\/p>\n

2 ounces Malibu rum<\/span><\/p>\n

Grenadine, drizzled<\/span><\/p>\n

Maraschino cherries, for garnish<\/span><\/p>\n

Pineapple and\/or orange slices, for garnish<\/span><\/p>\n

Add ice cubes to a glass, then pour in pineapple-orange juice and Malibu rum. Stir to combine. Drizzle as much grenadine as desired on top, then add garnishes and serve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recipe from averiecooks.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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CARAMEL APPLE MANHATTAN<\/span><\/p>\n

Start to finish: 10 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Yields: 1 drink<\/span><\/p>\n

2 ounces bourbon<\/span><\/p>\n

2 ounces apple cider<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd ounce apple liquor<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd ounce sweet vermouth<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple slices, for garnish<\/span><\/p>\n

Melted caramel candies, for garnish<\/span><\/p>\n

For garnish, melt as many caramel candies as desired in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Dip apple slices into melted caramel, then place on a plate with parchment paper. Let chill in the fridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For cocktail, combine bourbon, apple cider, apple liquor and sweet vermouth in a shaker with lots of ice. Strain into a chilled glass, then add garnish on the side of the glass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recipe from recipegirl.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN COCKTAIL<\/span><\/p>\n

Start to finish: 15 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Yields: 2 drinks<\/span><\/p>\n

\u215b cup vanilla frosting<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc cup peppermint candy bits<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd cup Kahl\u00faa coffee liqueur<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc cup peppermint flavored vodka<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd cup half-and-half cream<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply a thin layer of frosting around the rims of two glasses. Add the peppermint bits to a shallow bowl. Dip the rims of each glass into the candy and chill for 10 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a shaker, add the Kahl\u00faa, vodka and half-and-half cream and shake to combine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fill the chilled glasses with several ice cubes and pour in the cocktail mixture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recipe from homecookingmemories.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at avanderzanden19@mail.wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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TW: Alcohol consumption<\/p>\n

Four mixed drinks for the four seasons<\/p>\n

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