With all the Olympic action, we thought we’d take a trip around the world…this time with cocktails!
We’ll start in France with the bubbly! Champagne France is home to the only authentic champagne varietals. True bubbles don’t usually require anything but a flute for your sipping pleasure. If you need a flavor boost, try a mimosa!
Mimosa
1 part Champagne
1 part Orange Juice
In keeping with grapes, welcome to Italy for some fantastic red wine! Keep in mind, it’s best to enjoy a quality red wine at 59 degrees F, not room temperature. Salute!
Shaking things up we’ll head to Germany for a stein of beer!
Off to Russia some vodka. For an easy and tasty vodka cocktail, try a Cosmo.
Cosmo
1. 5 ounces Vodka
.75 ounces Triple Sec
.75 ounces Cranberry Juice
Squeeze of Fresh Lime
Next up, Scotland for an aged Scotch. Simply pour over a few cubes of ice and enjoy!
We’ll head a bit south of the border to Mexico, it’s time for tequila! Take a lick of salt, shot of chilled tequila, and squeeze a fresh lime. Salud!
We’re off to the islands for some Jamaican rum. Try a Mai Tai, beach not required!
Mai Tai
.5 ounces Spiced Rum
.5 ounces White Rum
.5 ounces Triple Sec
2.5 ounces Orange Juice
2.5 ounces Pineapple Juice
Squeeze of Fresh Lime
Time to toast Team USA back in America with your cocktail of choice. Cheers!
