Michaela Rosenthal, Head Cook,Glory Foods, Inc. Walnut CA.Blackberry-Sage Cocktail by Michaela Rosenthal Ingredients 3 ounces blackberry juice1-1/2 ounces premium vanilla flavored vodka1 tsp. blackberry balsamic vinegar2 sage leaves, plus extra for garnish1 strip lemon peel2 ounces club sodafresh blackberries, garnish Instructions Place blackberry juice, vodka, vinegar, sage and lemon peel in acocktail shaker filled half way with ice. Shake to mix well andstrain into an ice filled glass. Top with club soda and garnish withfresh blackberries and sage leaves. Balsamic Berry Fizz by Clinton Kelly Emmy winning cohost ofABC's daytime hit, The Chew. Ingredients 1 tsp balsamic vinegar2 blackberries, muddled (fresh or frozen)1.5 tsp. simple syrup2 ounces bourbon1 splash club soda Instructions Add balsamic vinegar and blackberries to a rocks glass thenMuddle the fruit.Top with ice and add simple syrup and bourbonStir to combine. Top with club soda and serve. Bufala Negra from Food & Wine Ingredients 4 basil leaves1 tsp. balsamic vinegar½ ounce simple syrupice1.5 ounces bourbon1.5 ounces chilled ginger ale Instructions In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 of the basil leaves with the vinegarand simple syrup Add the ice and bourbon, and shake well. Strain the drink into an icefilled rocks glass abd stir in the ginger ale Garnish with remaining basil leaf The post Award Winning Cocktails appeared first on Lucero Blog.
