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Singles Awareness Day, Feb. 15
The day was initiated as a positive alternative
for singles, yet the name can
have an odd undertone. After all, other
" awareness " occasions target conditions
to be remedied, as in the case of major diseases
or issues such as distracted driving.
An alternative moniker, " Singles Appreciation
Day, " still results in an unhappy
acronym!
Perhaps we could take a page from the
Chinese observance on Nov. 11, named
simply Singles Day. On this day, single
people across China treat themselves to
fancy dinners and generous gifts.
Whatever you call the observance, if
you are unpartnered, treat yourself to a
cocktail and honor the fact that you can
be happy and complete on your own!
Coconut Moon
As seen in " Cast Away " (2000). Chuck Noland
(Tom Hanks) might have appreciated a little
kick to his coconut juice during his four-plus
years on a remote tropical island. With his
sole companion being Wilson the soccer ball,
it doesn't get much more " single " than that.
This recipe from the Virginia ABC website
features a pepper-hot kick, moonshine heat
and coconut.
▷ 1½ OZ. BELLE ISLE HONEY HABANERO
MOONSHINE
▷ 2 OZ. COCONUT MILK
▷ 1 OZ. LIME JUICE
▷ 1 TEASPOON SUGAR
▷ TOASTED SHAVED COCONUT FOR
GARNISH
Shake ingredients vigorously over ice
(crushed ice if available) and pour with
broken ice into a pilsner glass. Garnish
with toasted shaved coconut. Recipe
courtesy of Matt Perkins, Magnolias at the
Mill, Purcellville.
Old Fashioned
As seen in " Only Murders in the
Building " (2021). Three unlikely friends
team up to solve a murder in this 2021
Hulu series. Cocktails play a minor role,
but for one significant exception: the
classic Old Fashioned. Just make sure
yours is prepared without any, shall we
say, extra ingredients.
▷ 1½ 0Z. BOURBON OR RYE WHISKEY
▷ SUGAR CUBE
▷ ANGOSTURA BITTERS
▷ WATER
▷ ORANGE SLICE OR ORANGE TWIRL
AND A COCKTAIL CHERRY FOR
GARNISH (OPTIONAL)
Place sugar cube in an old fashioned
glass, saturate with bitters and add
a few dashes of water. Muddle until
dissolved. Fill the glass with ice cubes
and add whiskey. Stir gently. Garnish.
Peter Pan Cocktail
Who needs to grow up, anyway?
▷ ½ OZ. DRY VERMOUTH
▷ ½ OZ. ORANGE JUICE
▷ ½ OZ. GIN
▷ ½ OZ. PEACH BRANDY OR PEACH LIQUEUR
Add all ingredients to a shake with ice
cubes. Shake and strain into a cocktail
glass.
Cowboy Cocktail
Ah, the American cowboy-the epitome of
independence, individualism and survival.
▷ 2 OZ. WHISKEY
▷ 1 OZ. HALF AND HALF
Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. No
need for a garnish with a name like this!
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