BETWEEN THE SHEETS This time of year, perhaps the name should be "Under the Blankets," but "Between the Sheets" is desirable any time of year! ▷ 1 OZ. BACARDI SUPERIOR RUM ▷ 1 OZ. COGNAC ▷ 1 OZ. TRIPLE SEC ▷ 1 OZ. FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE ▷ 1 TEASPOON SIMPLE SYRUP Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and add ice cubes. Shake vigorously, then strain into a chilled glass. JUNGLE BIRD The vibrant orange of Aperol whispers of summer, but its bitter notes and hints of gentian and rhubarb make it suitable for a winter cocktail, too. Virago is a Virginia distillery based in Richmond. ▷ 2 OZ. VIRAGO FOUR-PORT RUM ▷ 2 OZ. APEROL ▷ 2 OZ. PINEAPPLE JUICE ▷ 1 OZ. LIME JUICE ▷ ½ OZ. SIMPLE SYRUP Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake to chill and strain into an Old Fashioned glass over ice. SALTY BIRD This classic riff on a 1950s cocktail, refreshing and fruity with a briny finish, comes from the Esquire Drink Book. The Vitae Spirits label comes straight from the commonwealth. ▷ 1½ OZ.VITAE SPIRITS GOLDEN RUM ▷ ½ OZ. CAMPARI ▷ 1 OZ. PINEAPPLE JUICE ▷ ½ FRESH SQUEEZED LIME ▷ ½ OZ. SIMPLE SYRUP ▷ PINCH OF SALT FOR GARNISH Combine all ingredients except salt in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Add a pinch of salt for garnish (colored salt is best). SPIRITED VIRGINIA | JANUARY I FEBRUARY I MARCH 2020 35https://villaonetequila.com/