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Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

here's the squeeze on the best winter cocktails 🍋🍊

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there, Reader,

Yes, winter is long, bleak and cold, but the bright spot? Two words for you: winter citrus.

Produce is almost always better when it's in season and citrus in the wintertime is hard to beat! Bright flavors and booze can almost make you forget that it's dark before dinner... almost.

So, what should you seek out at the store, and how should you use it? Here's what my cocktail besties and I recommend:

blood orange mimosas

Blood orange is the ultimate winter flavor and these glistening ruby-hued mimosas are here to celebrate this citrus gem. These beautiful, rutilant beverages are a gorgeous and delicious way to enjoy this seasonal produce and brighten up any brunch.

grapefruit margarita

This tart margarita is a must make for any margarita lover. Full of flavor from fresh grapefruit juice, this twist on a classic margarita is tasty and a great pink color! Serve with a salt rim, or sugar or a combination of both.

lemon agave margarita

This is a bright and citrusy take on the classic margarita, but without that pesky over-sweetened margarita mix. Made with fresh lemon juice and agave, it's fresh and vibrant. Plus it can be rimmed with salt OR sugar, depending on your mood!

paloma mocktail

Bright and refreshing, this non-alcoholic version of a traditional Paloma cocktail doesn’t stray far from its classic counterpart. Full of fresh grapefruit and lime, it's perfect for drinking during Dry January.

I hope you find that one of these recipes brightens a chilly day!

Enjoy!

Susannah

Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

Susannah Brinkley Henry

I'm your cocktail bestie! Together we'll shake things up and make everything from classic cocktails to creative concoctions, and even mocktails from time to time. Follow me for delicious drink recipes, boozy desserts and appetizer pairings for easy, elegant entertaining.

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