BY GWEN KENNEALLY
I had the pleasure of meeting mixologist Jordan Lee Berger at a party over the 4th of July weekend and was really impressed with his cocktail style! We got to talking and he so graciously agreed to share some recipes with MY DAILY FIND! Welcome Jordan — I look forward to some fun weekend cocktails!
I asked him about his Malibu Summer-jito and he had this to say:
“This is a wonderful poolside sippin’ cocktail I made for a wedding party in Malibu. The groom wanted to do a spin on the traditional Cuban mojito, so we substituted lemon for lime, and used citrus vodka to replace the traditional rum spirit. The muddled raspberries give this cocktail a wonderful color and mint adds a wonderfully fresh note. Try topping with Ginger beer instead of soda for a tasty twist!”
Malibu Summer-Jito
4 raspberries
Pinch mint
3/4oz fresh lemon juice
1oz simple
1.5oz citrus vodka
Soda
To make:
Add raspberries, mint, lemon juice and simple to shaker. Muddle and add ice. Long and Hard shake. Dump into chilled Collins, add ice and top with soda. Garnish with mint sprig.
Jordan Lee Berger – Mixologist / Musician, Venice, CA Email: jordanleemv@gmail.com
Gwen Kenneally is the owner of Back to the Kitchen, Full Service Catering and Party Planning. Check out her website and blog www.Backtothekitchen.net and www.gwenkenneally.blogspot.com
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