Lazy afternoons in the Caribbean, surrounded by warm ocean breezes, turquoise water and sandy beaches beg for a cocktail. I recently found myself at the outdoor bar, under an authentic palapa at the Hyatt Regency Aruba. The lush grounds, sprawling pool and lagoon with Aruba’s cooling breeze proved a fabulous warm getaway. Life was good.
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Caribbean cocktails are famous for being colorful, sweet and delicious. Many times you can’t even taste the alcohol hiding within. They rouse memories of turquoise water, sandy beaches and tangy tropical fruits.
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Summer’s here. “Time for a G and T,” I say.
My husband, Jay, makes a great Tanqueray and tonic. Like every mixologist, he starts with gin over ice and tops it off with tonic water. But then– he squeezes a section of fresh lime into the cool liquid, letting the tart and tangy juice add some zip. After that, he runs the oozing fruit piece around the glass lip before plunking it into the cocktail. Swizzle a little and you’ve got an outstanding mixed drink.
Just recently I came across a new product which offered a twist on tradition and some experimental fun—Tea Forte cocktail infusers; a method to combine an extraordinary blend of tea with alcohol.
Continue reading A Summer Sensation– Lemongrass Mint Gin and Tonics