Happy Hour: Guavarita

partysugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:15:56 -0700

Meet the guavarita, the rosy-hued cousin of the classic margarita. Made with a splash of guava nectar, this cocktail is refreshing and slightly sweet. If you find margaritas too potent, give this variation a shake.

The guava juice balances the sometimes overwhelming flavor of tequila. Since the tequila was subdued, I found the salted rim unnecessary. When I made round two, I left the rim alone.

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Guavarita
From Food and Wine Cocktails 2008

Ingredients

1 lemon wedge and salt
ice
2 ounces blanco tequila
1/2 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
1 ounce guava nectar
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup

Directions

If desired, moisten half of the outer rim of a martini glass with the lemon wedge and coat lightly with salt.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add all of the remaining ingredients and shake well.
Strain into prepared glass.

Makes 1 cocktail.

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Happy Hour: Lichido Liqueur

YumSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:12:52 -0700

Back in January, I told you guys all about how infused liqueurs were all the rage this year. Turns out that I may have actually been on to something. I just found out about a new liqueur called Lichido. It's produced in France from aged cognac, premium vodka, lychee & guava essences, and a "touch" of white peach juice. Personally I want to get my hands on a bottle and swig it down. Has anyone out there tried it? The folks at Liquor Snob say it's worth tracking down. I think it sounds heavenly on its own, but I also found a few recipes. To check them out, read more

Blushing Buddha
From Lichido

4 oz Sake
1 oz Lichido Liqueur
One Pitted Lychee

Shake all the ingredients with ice.
Pour into chilled glass.
Garnish with lychee nut.

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Lichidotini
From Lichido

2 oz Lichido Liqueur
1 oz Vodka
Dash Fresh Lemon Juice

Shake all the ingredients with ice.
Pour into chilled glass.
Garnish with lychee nut.

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