BY GWEN KENNEALLY
This weekend is supposed to be a scorcher in Southern California so I went searching for something refreshing to drink. The Marnier Lapostolle family, producers of Grand Marnier, have introduced Kappa Pisco from the Elqui Valley in Chile. It’s a new luxury white spirit that just launched in Los Angeles. Kappa is an ultra-premium artisan spirit named after the star in the Southern Cross constellation which is known for its stunning beauty. Pisco is an un-oaked grape brandy produced with two varietals of the aromatic Muscat grape: Rose and Alexandria Muscat. The taste is an enticing combination of diverse, subtle flavors —Mandarin orange peel, anise, grapefruit and jasmine. The finish lingers with floral rose petals, a touch of menthol and verbena. The flavors are truly amazing and the bottle is spectacular. Enjoy these refreshing cocktails that take you from spring to summer. You can buy Kappa-Pisco online. Cheers!
KAPPA RICO
3 ounces Kappa
2 ounces Grand Marnier
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
½ simple syrup
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice in two rock glasses. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
KAPPA GRAPEFRUIT FIZZ
3 ounces Kappa
6 ounces grapefruit juice
2 ounces bottled soda water
Pour Kappa and grapefruit juice into two ice filled highball glasses. Top with soda water and garnish with a lime wedge.
Gwen Kenneally is the owner of Back to the Kitchen, Full Service Catering and Party Planning. She is the co-founder and master baker at Magpie Gourmet Mini Pies. Check out her websites www.Backtothekitchen.net and http://magpieminipie.vpweb.com. Her Sweet and Savory Cookbook is available through AMAZON .
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