Fine Living: Summer Cocktails

Martinis

Love Martini
1 1/2 oz. Malibu Rum
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
Shake and strain into a martini glass and garnish with two strawberry slices.
Courtesy of The Melting Pot at 4 E. Sheridan Ave.

Othellotini
1 1/4 shot Captain Morgan Rum
1/4 shot Orange Caraco
3/4 shot Sweet and Sour
1 tsp Sugar
Shake and strain into a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar.
Courtesy of Othello’s at 1 S. Broadway.

Raspberry Flirtini
2.5 oz. Stoli Raspberry Vodka
1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice
1/4 oz. Champagne
Shake and strain into a martini glass with a lime wedge and a cherry pick garnish.
Courtesy of Café 501 at 501 S. Boulevard.

Margaritas

The Bellini
1/3 part Peach Nectar
1/3 part Rum
1/3 part Champagne
Pour all ingredients into a blender with ice and blend until smooth.
Courtesy of Bellini’s at 6305 Waterford Blvd Suite 100, Oklahoma City

Steve’s Southwest Margarita
1/4 part Jose Quervo Gold
1/3 part Triple Sec Gringola
1/3 part Sprite
Shake and strain into a margarita glass.
Courtesy of Steve’s Rib at 1801 W. Edmond Rd.

Masculine

Lunchbox
1 Beer
1 Shot Amaretto
1/2 Shot Orange Juice
Pour the orange juice into a glass of beer and drop the shot of amaretto in.
Courtesy of Edna’s at 5137 N. Classen.

Rat Pack Manhattan
1 1/2 shot Makers Mark Whiskey
1/2 shot Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes of bitters (alcoholic citrus flavoring)
Shake and strain over ice in a rocks glass with a
cherry garnish.
Courtesy of Othello’s at 1 S. Broadway.

Cosmos

Boulevard Cosmo
2 oz. Absolute Citron
3/4 oz. Cointreau
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
Shake and strain into a martini glass with a lime wedge garnish.
Courtesy of Boulevard Steakhouse at 505 S. Boulevard.

Brazilian Mixed Berry Caipirinha
2 oz. Le Blon Cachaca
6 Assorted Berries
1/2 of a lime, cut into wedges
1 tsp Brown Sugar
Muddle berries, lime and brown sugar in a shaker. Add Le Blon Cachaca and fill the shaker with 12 oz. ice. Shake vigorously. Pour into a highball glass and garnish with a mint sprig, blueberry and a raspberry.
Courtesy of Zarate’s at 706 S. Broadway.

Fruit Cosmo
1/2 oz. SKYY Infusions Pineapple Vodka
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1 1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
Orange Slice
Muddle orange wheel. Pour all ingredients over ice, shake and strain into a martini glass.
Courtesy of Interurban at 1301 E. Danforth Rd.

Non-Alcoholic

Dragon Berry NOjito
5-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
1/2 oz. Monin Blackberry
1/4 oz. Monin Mojito Mix
2 Lime Wedges or 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Sprite, to fill glass
Tear and drop mint leaves into mixing glass, add Monin Blackberry, Monin Mojito and fill half full with ice. Squeeze in two lime wedges and discard. Shake and pour into a Pilsner glass and fill with Sprite. Pour back into the shaker to mix, then back into the Pilsner and garnish with one fresh blackberry, mint sprig and a lime wedge.
Courtesy of The Melting Pot at 4 E. Sheridan Ave.