Recipe: The Hudson Standard Shrub Adult Soda

We're kicking off apple season in The Hudson Valley and what better way to celebrate than with a light, refreshing apple shrub soda.  The Hudson Standard shrubs are hand crafted in the Hudson Valley in very small batches and limited quantities.  One taste and you'll see why these shrubs are flying off our shelves!

If you want to kick this mocktail up a notch, the folks over at Hudson Standard suggest adding an ounce of dry vermouth and cutting the seltzer in half for a "Light Shrub Cocktail". Shop the shrubs here and stay tuned all week long for our favorite apple recipes!

Hudson Standard Shrub Adult Soda

• 1 oz. Apple Coriander Maple Shrub
• 6 oz. seltzer
• lemon twist or green apple slices

Pour ingredients over ice and mix gently with a cocktail spoon.

Recipe: Owl's Brew Bramble Brew

Cool off this Labor Day weekend with a simple, refreshing cocktail from The Owl's Brew.  We love the mason jar serving suggestion.  Makes for a casual, fun presentation!  Make this brew in a clear pitcher for maximum impact!

Owl's Brew Bramble Brew Cocktail

• 4 oz. Pink & Black Owl's Brew

• 2 oz. Tequila

• Fresh raspberries and/or strawberries

1. Muddle fresh raspberries & strawberries in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add Owl's Brew & Tequila
3.  Shake & pour over ice
4. Garnish with fresh mint (optional)

Recipe: Rosemary Lemon Drop Cocktail

What's more refreshing than lemonade on a hot summer day?  Only perhaps this cocktail, the Rosemary Lemon Drop!  Made from freshly squeezed juice, fresh herbs, and a touch of Liber & Co. Gum Syrup, this twist on the classic lemon drop will put your cocktail shaker to good use.  A glass rimmed with Quai Sud Lemon Sugar ensures that your sweet tooth is satisfied.

Rosemary Lemon Drop Cocktail

• 2 oz. vodka
• 1.5 oz. rosemary simple syrup  (we add a few springs of rosemary to our Liber Gum Syrup and let it steep for approximately 4 hours)
• 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Quai Sud Pure Cane Lemon Sugar to rim the glass 
• fresh rosemary for garnish

1. Rim a cocktail glass with sugar.
2. Combine all liquid ingredients ingredients in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.
3. Shake vigorously.  Strain into rimmed cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a twist of lemon and a small sprig of rosemary.

Recipe: Grapefruit Shrub and Rosé Popsicles

The dog days of summer are quickly approaching and what better way to cool off than with a traditional treat - the popsicle.  We took this opportunity to try out some delicious cocktail mixers and make a mildly booze-infused version of this frozen summer treat.  Chilled Rosé is a great way to cool off in the summer heat and we thought the color and flavor combination of Liber Grapefruit Shrub would be a worthy pairing.  We also used the Liber Gum Syrup, as any good popsicle needs a bit of sweetening. Treat the proportions with care... too much booze and your pops won't freeze, but just the right amount and you'll be catching a cool refreshing buzz!

GRAPEFRUIT SHRUB & ROSE POPSICLES

• 1/2 cup Rosé wine
• 1/2 cup Liber & Co Texas Grapefruit Shrub
• 1/4 cup Liber & Co Gum Syrup 
• 1/2 cup frozen mango

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.  Pour into popsicle mold and freezer overnight. 

Cocktail Recipe: The Southern Michelada

I had a Michelada for the first time at a Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn.  The idea sounded odd to me...mixing tomato juice and beer?  But on that hot sunny day it was downright refreshing.  The lime juice is key here, and adds to the refreshment.  And if you're like me and sometimes find bloody marys to be too thick, this is a great remedy because the beer thins it out.  Also, you're only drinking a portion of a beer in this cocktail, so it's great for sipping and knowing you won't be too tipsy afterwards.  (If you want to increase the alcoholic punch in this drink, try adding a shot of vodka - you'll never taste it!)  So grab your favorite bloody mary (may we recommend Walker's), a 6 pack of light beer, a few limes and get to mixing.

The Southern Michelada

• 2 oz Walkers Bloody Mary Mix
• 1/2 bottle abita light (or your favorite light beer)
• a generous squeeze of fresh lime
• hot sauce (optional)

1. Fill a glass tumbler with ice
2. Add 2 oz of Walker's Bloody Mary Mix
3. Fill to the top with beer
4. Finish with a generous squeeze of lime juice
5. (Optional) If you prefer more spice, add a dash of hot sauce after the bloody mary mix and before the beer

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