Drinks to survive

[Lemon Drop]

rjmacs wrote:
Remember, LD - in a pinch, a lick of sugar, a shot of Absolut Citron, a splash of triple sec, and a slice of lemon will do the trick, too.

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Left Coast Refuge

Makes 8 drinks
Muddle together in a large pitcher:
1 Oregon-grown lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh California lemon juice

Add:
2 cups dry Washington State Riesling
2 cups fresh California blood orange juice
6 tablespoons fresh California grapefruit juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice

Chill for a few hours, strain into a clean pitcher

Pour 3/4 cup over ice into glasses

Then top with 1/4 cup Oregon sparkling wine, garnish with blood orange wheels

He He
I was going to do the Lemon Drop recipe, seemed too obvious....

This time of year I go for the Maker's Mark, neat.