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Napa Valley Distillery Mai Tai
The NVD Mai Tai
Nothing makes you feel like you're enjoying a relaxing island vacation quite like a Mai Tai. This tropical cocktail is citrusy sweet, with a delicate balance of island spices. Though there is a little discrepancy over whether it was created in Oakland or Los Angeles, everyone agrees that this tasty cocktail brings the beach to any party! Cheers!
Difficulty Level 1
2 oz NVD Daiquiri Cocktail
1 oz NVD Rumslinger Rum
.5 oz NVD Meyer Lemon Variety
.25 oz El Guapo Orgeat
6-8 drops NVB Island Time Bitters
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain itno a coupe.
ENJOY AND REPEAT RESPONSIBLY
June 2016 - Cookie Island Lemon Drop
Cookie Island Lemon Drop
Difficulty Level 2
1.5 oz NVD Rumslinger Rum*
1.5 oz NVD Meyer Lemon Variety*
.5 oz El Guapo Orgeat*
1.5 oz heavy cream
12-16 drops NVB Island Time Bitters*
GARNISH
ground cinnamon
lemon wheel
graham cracker crumbs (optional)
If using the cookie rim, first dip a rocks glass in a small amount of cream, then into the graham cracker crumbs.
Set Aside. Add remaining ingredients, except cinnamon, to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with cinnamon & lemon wheel.
ENJOY AND REPEAT RESPONSIBLY