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    3 Summer Cocktails made with Ketel One Botanicals

    June 30, 2018

    Hey blog fam! Today I’m bringing you a post with recipes for some yummy summer time cocktails with Ketel One Botanicals. I’ve been a fan of Ketel One vodka for years, and when they came out with these three new varieties, I was super stoked. I was even more excited when Ketel One sent me the new varieties to try for myself!

    The new Ketel One varieties include: “grapefruit and rose”, “cucumber and mint” and “peach and orange blossom”. Gals- these are made with 0 sugar, no artificial flavors, 0 carbs and 100% non-GMO grains so you can feel good about making a lighter, boozy choice!

    I’m usually just a vodka soda drinker myself and these three are great with just a splash of soda water and a squeeze of citrus. However, today I’m bringing you three full blown “cocktails” complete with recipes. I was a bartender for 9 years, so I’d like to think I’ve got a pretty good handle on this whole mixology thing- girly drinks might just be my specialty. . .  so without further ado, here are my recipes for the Ketel One Botanicals that I hope you’ll try!

    3 Summer time Cocktail recipes for the new Ketel One Botanicals.

    Also, can I tell you guys that while making these I drank every single martinis that are pictured here? I was supposed to have help but those plans fell through sooo there I was. . .don’t worry- I wasn’t driving and ended up having a nice little “me” party at home with some delicious dranks and macarons!

    First up I used the peach and orange blossom variety. I’m calling this one “Peaches and Dreams” b/c it’s kind of a little twist on a dreamsicle. Although this has heavy cream in it, I think its still fairly light and refreshing!

    "Peaches and Dreams" martini made with Ketel one Botanical.

    "Peaches and Dreams" martini made with Ketel one Botanical.

    "Peaches and Dreams" martini made with Ketel one Botanical.

    Peaches and Dreams Martini
    Yields 1
    A slightly floral, and surprisingly light and creamy martini made with Ketel Botanical.
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    Ingredients
    1. 2 oz. Ketel One Botanical- Peach and Orange Blossom vodka
    2. 1/2 oz simple syrup
    3. 1/4 oz tangerine soda
    4. splash of coconut water
    5. splash of vanilla
    6. 1/2 oz heavy cream
    7. Garnish: slice of blood orange
    Instructions
    1. Build cocktail over ice in a shaker tin.
    2. Shake vigorously until cocktail mixture becomes frothy.
    3. Strain over martini glass
    4. Garnish and serve!
    Notes
    1. The tangerine soda is from Whole Foods and is their signature brand, you could substitute any orange soda if you'd like.
    Adapted from Big Hair and Foodie Fare
    Big Hair and Foodie Fare https://bighairandfoodiefare.com/
    Next I used the cucumber and mint variety to make something very similar to  a mojito trading out the rum for vodka. This one is super simple and crisp, I’d love to have one of these by the pool!

    Cucumber Cooler made with Ketel One Botanical

    Cucumber Cooler made with Ketel One Botanical

    Cucumber Cooler
    Yields 1
    Light and full of flavor, this one is a twist on a mojito
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    Ingredients
    1. 2 oz. Ketel One Botanical Cucumber and Mint
    2. 1/2 oz simple syrup
    3. 1 oz coconut water
    4. 1/2 oz soda water
    5. 3 slices of cucumber
    6. 3 pieces of fresh mint
    7. 1 lime wedge
    8. crushed ice
    Instructions
    1. In the bottom of a pint glass, muddle together simple, mint, cucumber and squeeze of lime.
    2. Add crushed ice to the top of this mixture.
    3. Add vodka and shake.
    4. Pour whole mixture including ice into a rocks glass.
    5. Top with coconut and soda water.
    6. Garnish with cucumber slice.
    Notes
    1. You can use sweetened or unsweetened coconut water depending on our preference.
    2. Alternatively, you can forego the soda water and top with a sparkling wine or Champagne.
    Adapted from Big Hair and Foodie Fare
    Big Hair and Foodie Fare https://bighairandfoodiefare.com/
    Last, I’m sharing my recipe for a martini that I’m calling the “Bubbly Rose” (Not rosé). There’s something almost romantic to me about these new Ketel varieties and this one tastes just as good as it is pretty!

    Bubbly Rose martini made with Ketel One Botanicals

    Bubbly Rose martini made with Ketel One Botanicals

    All of the flowers, macaroons and fruit for this post were from Whole foods.

    Bubbly Rose
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    Ingredients
    1. 1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose
    2. 1/2 oz Cardinal Spirits Flora liqueur
    3. 1/4 oz simple syrup
    4. 1 slice of red grapefruit, squeezed for juice
    5. 1 oz sparkling wine
    Instructions
    1. Build cocktail over ice in a shaker tin using all ingredients sans the sparkling wine.
    2. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
    3. Strain into a coup or martini glass.
    4. Top with sparkling wine.
    5. Garnish with grapefruit twist and rose petals.
    Notes
    1. I used Segura Vidas vaca as my sparkling wine, as we usually have some of that on hand. You can also use Prosecco or Chanpagne.
    2. You can also substitute any floral liqueur for the Flora liqueur if you can't find it in your local store. St. Germain elderflower liqueur would be a good substitute and ca be easily found at the grocery or your local liquor store.
    3. Also- make sure your roses are certified organic before using them as a garnish- most roses are treated heavily with pesticides and you wouldn't want to put any of those toxic chemicals in your cocktail!
    Big Hair and Foodie Fare https://bighairandfoodiefare.com/
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