Red Carpet Courage Cocktail

Feb 24, 2012 4:31 pm

Fruit and vodka in a glass never steered you wrong

By Sheldon Wiley of Riff Raffs at The Hurricane Club

From time to time, I like to use my craft in outrageous ways — like the time I mixed 1,003 cocktails in 1 hour to earn the Guinness Book of World Record's "Fastest Bartender" title. Another idea that I've been secretly dreaming up is plans to be the first person to run a full-service curbside bar on an award show red carpet. If it ever happens, I’d definitely serve this cocktail to the celebrity guests. It's simple, refreshing, fruity, herbaceous, and boasts a generous 2-ounce vodka pour per glass.

The Red Carpet Courage cocktail is exactly what nervous award-goers need before facing the flashing lights. Plus, I can't help but think that I'd make out pretty well in cash tips with this VIP clientele.

+ ENLARGE

Doesn't just looking at a highball glass full of strawberries and vodka give you courage?

Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

4 strawberries

4 to 6 basil leaves, plus extra to garnish

2 ounces citrus vodka

1 1/2 ounces guava juice

3/4 ounce lemon juice

Directions:

Muddle strawberries and basil together in a shaker.
Combine additional ingredients, shake vigorously and strain ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a basil sprig.

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

5 minutes

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