Forest Fizz ( A drink for the designated driver)

The fourth of July will be here in less then a week, most likely there will be alcohol at a lot of parties and some guests should either drink responsibly or have a designated driver. The only problem is what's the the non drinker going to have? Since fresh fruit is in season and it's used it in a lot of classic cocktails why not try the Forest Fizz. Both adults and kids alike can have this tasty drink and not feel like they're missing out. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

John Apodaca
john@daddyosmartinis.com

The Forest Fizz


One handful of fresh blueberries
One handful of fresh blackberries
6 - 8 raspberries
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1 tsp powdered sugar
top off with club soda.

Place the berries in a blender with the lemon juice. Sprinkle the sugar over the berries, blend until smooth and strain with a strainer into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with selection of berries on a cocktail stick and serve with a straw.

Prescription Julep just what the doctor ordered

We've often heard it said this will cure whatever ails you. There happen to be some medical humor from "A Winter in the South," a series that ran in Harper's Monthly in 1857.  The Doctor wrote out a prescription  for a patient that goes like this. White sugar, with spring water as as necessary, strong cognac, spirits of Rye, mint leaves, as desired, thus we get the Prescription Julep. 

I tried this julep at the Varnish bar in downtown Los Angeles and it was one of the best drinks I've ever had and is great to sip on during a hot summer day just like in the old South. 

Cheers,

John Apodaca

john@daddyosmartinis.com 

Prescription Julep

2 oz White sugar

1 oz Spring water

1 1/2 oz strong cognac

1/2 oz Rye Whiskey

Mint leaves as desired

Dissolve the sugar in the water, lightly press the mint leaves in the resulting syrup, add the spirits and ice, and stir. Add another sprig of mint leaves for garnish on top of the ice. Serve in a julep cup with a straw.