There’s no better time to whip up a refreshing summer cocktail than the 4th of July. Here are some ideas to add some American spirit into this festive holiday.
Very Berry Partida
5 Blueberries
3 Blackberries
0.5oz Organic Agave Nectar
1.5oz Blanco Tequila
1.5oz Organic Cherry Juice
Splash Strawberry Sparkling Water
Muddle berries in highball glass. Add agave, tequila and cherry juice, top with ice. Shake well. Top with strawberry soda
ZEN, White & Blue
1½ parts ZEN Green Tea Liqueur
3 parts prepared Silver Needle White Tea
1½ parts SKYY Infusions Raspberry
3 parts Fresh Blueberries, muddled or pureéd
Combine 1 part cold and 5 parts boiling water to approximate 180ºf. Use ½ cup dry tea leaves to 2 cups hot water (1:4). Steep 3 minutes. Strain and chill. Combine and stir ingredients. Serve on the rocks. Garnish with Fresh Mint.
For those of you who missed our cocktail competition at 3030 Ocean, you missed a fabulous night out. Along with swank martini glasses, scrumptious food prepared by the chefs at 3030 Ocean and delicious Partida cocktails, we also raised enough money for Field of Food and Volunteer Broward to feed over 4500 hungry people in Broward County. Check out our Wine and Dine Club page to see photos from the event.
Bartenders from 3030 Ocean, Himmarshee Bar and Grill, Blue Martini and Trina Restaurant competed to win the best in show. In the end, Bill from Himmarshee Bar & Grill came out the winner with his Cucumber Watermelon Martini (and I must add that it was quite delicious). For those of you who missed the event, or for those of you who would like to savor his martini one more time, here is a copy of the winning recipe:
Cucumber Watermelon Martini
By Bill Turner from Himmarshee/Side Bar
2 oz Partida Blanco
2 oz fresh watermelon
1 oz fresh skinless cucumber
1 oz sweet & sour
.75 oz simple syrup
Muddle ice, cucumber & watermelon; add remaining ingredients, shake and strain into martini glass; garnish with watermelon cube and cucumber spear.
Here are a sampling of the other recipes:
3030 Ocean
Name: Yordan Dechev
Name of Drink: Costalegre
Recipe:
2 oz. Partida Anejo
1.5 oz. Blood Orange Puree
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
1 Orange Wedge
4 slices Fresh Ginger
2-3 dashes Orange Bitters
Garnish: Orange peel, Orange Shavings
Trina Restaurant & Lounge
Bartender: Nick Eddy
Cocktail: Partida Passion
Recipe:
2 Passion Fruits
6 cubes Mango
¾ oz Agave Nectar
1 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Partida Reposado
1 Lime Wedge
Cheers!
Photos by Suzanne Barton