Aspen Times Weekly Libation: Salad Shooter

MAKE IT
Pearl Cucumber Vodka
St-Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
Dash of pink grapefruit juice
Lime wedge, for garnish
The name of this drink is deceiving: It is not at all salad-like (if you’re thinking green salad, Greek salad, kale salad, etc.) nor is it shooter. But since it was served during the cocktail hour of a recent dinner party at the Hyatt Grand Aspen’s Bison Bar, I figured it was worth a try. And I’m glad I did. This pinkish concoction was light and refreshing — a summer salad, perhaps. And when I learned it was made with one of my favorite liqueurs — St-Germain — I was hooked. I have often wondered what drinks to make with the elderflower spirit, and now I know.
Aspen Times Weekly Bar Talk: Rediscovering Hard Kombucha
For my second encounter with hard kombucha, I was on the hunt for something light and summer appropriate to enjoy outdoors after recreating and saw the brand Flying Embers in flavors such as Grapefruit Thyme and Watermelon Basil.

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