Tangerine Gin Fizz Food

ROSEMARY GIN FIZZ

Steps:

• For the rosemary simple syrup: Combine the sugar, 3/4 cup water and the rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring and muddling the rosemary with a wooden spoon, until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Take off the heat and cool to room temperature. Strain into a small container. The syrup can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
• For the rosemary gin fizz: Combine the gin, lemon juice, lime juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top off with the seltzer and garnish with the rosemary sprig.

RAMOS GIN FIZZ

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Remove this simple syrup from heat and cool completely. Stir gin, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange blossom water together in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled.
• 2. Pour 4 ounces of gin mixture, 1 cup of ice, and a splash of light cream into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until frothy, about 30 seconds. Strain into a highball glass. Top with club soda and garnish with citrus slices.

ROYAL GIN FIZZ

Steps:

• Place the egg white, gin, lemon juice, and Simple Syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until frothy and cold, and strain into a tall, skinny glass. Top with Champagne and serve.
• Place the egg white, gin, lemon juice, and Simple Syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until frothy and cold, and strain into a tall, skinny glass. Top with Champagne and serve.
• In a small saucepan, simmer sugar and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool, and store in the refrigerator.
• In a small saucepan, simmer sugar and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool, and store in the refrigerator.

APPLE GIN FIZZ

Steps:

• For the honey simple syrup: Combine the honey with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn down to a simmer and cook until the honey completely melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and chill completely before using. Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 10 days.
• For the cocktail: Muddle the chopped apple in a cocktail shaker. Add the gin, 1 teaspoon simple syrup, lemon juice and egg white. Shake vigorously until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ice to the cocktail shaker and shake again until chilled. Strain into martini glasses, then top each with a splash of club soda and garnish with the apple slices. Enjoy!

CANTALOUPE GIN FIZZ

Steps:

• Fill a glass with ice. Add the cantaloupe syrup and gin and stir for 10 to 15 seconds. Top with a splash of seltzer and stir once again. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
• Add the cantaloupe, lime zest and juice to a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth. Strain liquid into a measuring cup. Stir in agave.

VICKI'S TANGERINE MARTINI

Steps:

• Place ice in a martini shaker and pour tangerine juice, vodka, and orange liqueur over ice. Cover, shake vigorously, and pour into a martini glass.