Cocktails

From Colleen Graham, your Guide to Cocktails The theme of this edition is inspired by the announcement of our winning cocktail recipe from April's contest. It is all about enjoying the fruits of the season in their purest form and I have included some great fresh fruit cocktails for you to enjoy. Cheers! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Pinterest. Cocktail of the Week: Chi-Chi Think of the Chi-Chi as blue vodka Pina Colada and you have a good idea of what to expect. It is a beautiful frozen cocktail featuring coconut and pineapple and you can add your own twist by using a flavored vodka (coconut is my new favorite). Get the recipe... Fruit Cocktail Contest Winner: Frisco 49 If you love to make your own ingredients, then this light, fruity cocktail will be just right for you. It is the winning cocktail from last month's fruit cocktail contest and is the creation of Brandon Chandlor. The Frisco 49 is made up of a pear-infused gin and homemade roasted peach syrup, which is topped off with a dry sparkling wine. It's lovely and perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe... 10 Fantastic Fresh Fruit Cocktails It is the time of year when we have no excuse but to go fresh whenever possible. The produce is looking great in the markets and it is begging to be used. To get you started in the transition, I have pulled ten of my favorite drinks that rely on fresh fruit and there is something for everyone. Browse the collection... Herb Cocktail Contest We have just over a week left in this month's cocktail contest so there is plenty of time to enter. The theme for this round is herb cocktails and you can use fresh herbs, herbal liqueurs, infusions, or any other herb-infused ingredients. Submit your recipe... Angele Green Tea Cooler (pictured)