Campari Citrus Fizz

Campari Citrus Fizz

2 parts Campari 

1 part Grapefruit (Pompelmo) Pellegrino Soda

Juice of 1 lime per drink

Campari is one of my favorite drinks, It is an Italian Liqueur and a classic aperitif.  It is made with a blend of herbs, barks and fruit (chinotto, which is sour orange from a myrtle-leafed orange tree which produces small biter oranges)

It was invented in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Novarra, Itlay with production being in Milan. Yes, it originally derived its red color from crushed insects, but they stopped this in 2006.  

So enjoy this perfect summer cocktail, insect free. 

"Evviva!"

Cucumber-Jalapeño Party Lemonade

Cucumber ~ Jalapeño Party Lemonade

1 bottle (1.75) of Vodka 
(or Silver Tequila)

2 containers of Minute Maid 15 Lemonade

½  Container of Simply Lemonade

1 English Cucumber, sliced

4 large Jalapeños, sliced (use gloves)

5 limes sliced

Lime Spiced Salt Rim

(you can also do a club soda or a Fresca float to add some fizz!)

Add ¾ of English cucumber & limes to vodka (I later made this with Tequila and, well, frankly, it's even better!)  soak for at least 1-2 hours. Add jalapeños and soak for an additional hour. 

Add remaining ingredients and serve over ice with your choice of spicy salted rim

I made this for a party and after several requests for the recipe, I decided to blog it, despite my only photo of the drink being sub-standard. This drink is fresh & spicy!

CHEERS!