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specialize in organic and all-natural
mixers, available at Virginia ABC
stores, specialty stores or online.
Taking simple syrup up a notch,
Keep It Simple Syrup (KISS) infuses
pure cane sugar syrup with natural
botanicals-ginger, lemon zest,
spearmint and cinnamon-and
nothing artificial. KISS products
aren't cocktail specific but can be
used in a variety of cocktails, with a
diversity of liquors. The Richmondbased products are available in
Virginia ABC stores all over the
Commonwealth.
Besides making estate-grown

tequilas right in Tequila, Mexico,
Tres Agaves makes USDA-certified
organic mixers-including Agave
Nectar, Margarita and Strawberry
Margarita-free of high-fructose
corn syrup and gluten. These natural
mixers are available in Virginia ABC
stores.

DO-IT-YOURSELF, NATURALLY
Do-it-yourself organic mixers
and garnishes can be as simple as
visiting the farmers' market or the
organic aisle in your grocery store
or plucking them from nature.

Two helpful books provide
guidance and recipes for ambitious
home mixologists: "Edible
Cocktails: From Garden to Glass
- Seasonal Cocktails with a Fresh
Twist," by Natalie Bovis; and
"Wild Cocktails from the Midnight
Apothecary: Over 100 Recipes
Using Home-Grown and Foraged
Fruits, Herbs, and Edible Flowers,"
by Lottie Muir.
By using the best fresh, natural
and organic ingredients and
making the mixers and garnishes
from scratch, you can create
phenomenal cocktails at home.

Summertime Drinks
PENN'S WOODS
From Bluecoat Gin

▷ ½ OZ. FRESH LEMON JUICE
▷ ¾ OZ. SIMPLE SYRUP
▷ 1 ½ OZ. BLUECOAT AMERICAN
DRY GIN
▷ 2 FULL FRESH DILL SPRIGS
(STEMS INCLUDED)
▷ 2-3 FRESH BASIL LEAVES
▷ 5-7 DRIED CORIANDER SEEDS
▷ ½ OZ. CLUB SODA
▷ DILL SPRIG FOR GARNISH

Add the ingredients in order
into the smaller of two shaker
tins. Using a measurement
of ice that fills about half of
the larger tins, add the ice
to the small tin, and shake
vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
Double strain into a chilled
rocks glass over fresh ice. Top
with a freshly opened club
soda and garnish with a sprig
of dill.

CAPRESE MARTINI

From Square One Organic Spirits
If you enjoy the classic Caprese Salad, you'll really enjoy this
cocktail version.
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2 OZ. SQUARE ONE BASIL
½ OZ. TOMATO JUICE
½ OZ. LIME JUICE
½ OZ. FRESH LEMON JUICE
½ OZ. AGAVE NECTAR OR SIMPLE SYRUP
½ OF A BARSPOON OF DIRTY SUE OR OLIVE BRINE
CHERRY TOMATO, MOZZARELLA BALL AND BASIL LEAF FOR
GARNISH.

Combine all ingredients in a mixing cup with ice. Shake and strain
into a cocktail glass. Skewer a cherry tomato, mozzarella ball and
a basil leaf as garnish.
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