Author Davee Jones

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J Today’s drink features an ingredient called Aperol, something I was not familiar with. However, thanks to our friends at Google, I found the origin of this yummy sounding aperitif. It is bright orange in color with a zesty, bittersweet taste. A perfect ingredient for summer refreshments, this Italian import is a product of the Campari Company. VESPER! Ingredients 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce gin 1 ounce Aperol Lemon twist for garnish Stir all ingredients with ice.   Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist. 250 Calories Grazie!

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J A balmy alfresco brunch begins quite nicely with this twist on a mimosa. TANGERINE MIMOSA! Ingredients 2 ounces light orange tangerine juice 4 ounces champagne 2 ounces fresh orange juice Cocktail cherries for garnish Add several ice cubes to champagne flute. Pour orange juice and orange tangerine juice, followed by champagne over the ice. Stir and garnish with a cherry or two. 120 Calories Conjures up images of ringlets and hoop skirts under magnolia trees..

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J We are still celebrating Independence today with a long weekend! Let’s have another strawberry refresher to get us through this Saturday. CITRUS STRAWBERRY VODKA COCKTAIL! Ingredients 2 strawberries 1 sprig of mint ¾ ounce light agave nectar 1 ¾ ounces citrus vodka ¾ ounce lemon juice Strawberry for garnish Mint sprig for garnish In a shaker, muddle mint and strawberries.   Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Pour entire contents of shaker into a tall glass. Garnish with strawberry and mint sprig 259 Calories Love the minty strawberry pulp in this one!