Welcome back to the long awaited LYK summer series, Relaxation Station with the Mix Master, Pearl. For the first installment of the crafty cocktails that we will be featuring, please read on for a cocktail filled with pear infused vodka, freshly muddled plum and fresh grated ginger.
At my humble abode there is always one tell tale sign that summer is upon us. Its the magical sunny Saturday when I step outside my front door to find a larger than life inflatable island occupying my pool.
This little piece of heaven is the Relaxation Station. It is not just a “raft”, it is the scene of my summer, a meeting place for my friends, and most importantly the inspiration for my summer cocktails. Because after/during these long hot summer days of sunbathing, a refreshing drink is well deserved.
To kick-off my summer I brought some new flavors to my bar, spent some time perfectly proportioning the ingredients like a mad scientist in a lab, and concocted sweet and spicy libation.
Its a tangy cocktail that gets its kick form some fresh ginger, but remains harmoniously balanced by its pear and plum complements. Simple to make, easy to enjoy, sure to refresh.
Bottoms Up!
Plum Pear Zinger
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 plums diced
6-8 oz of Pear Vodka
1/2-1 oz of St. Germain (more if you like it sweeter, less if not)
1 tsp grated ginger
2 cups lime sparkling water
Directions
Muddle the plum, ginger, and St. Germain in a cocktail shaker.
Add Pear Vodka and give it a good shake.
Strain over a cup of ice and add the lime sparkling water.
ENJOY in the sunshine with friends.
From the LYK Relaxation Station,
(Mix Master) Pearl
8 June, 2012 at 7:31 am
I LOVE Absolut, and I got the Pear one and never knew how to drink it. Usually I just used gingerale. Wish I’d had this recipe!
8 June, 2012 at 7:39 am
Oh yes, TGIF and I’ll enjoy it with one of these!
8 June, 2012 at 9:53 am
You had me at Ginger! Our relaxation station comes out much later in the summer (living in the rainy NW and all) … but we have one and the day it’s warm enough to pump it up, I’ll celebrate with this cocktail!
8 June, 2012 at 10:22 am
Awesome! Haha I am so glad that you, too, partake in great Summer fun upon a Relaxation Station! This cocktail was the perfect one to kick-off the Summer months
8 June, 2012 at 10:22 am
Looks very refreshing!
8 June, 2012 at 10:24 am
TGIF, indeed! Enjoy!
P.s I am trying to catch up on Soul Detox. Once I am, then the Instagramming will happen
8 June, 2012 at 10:25 am
Our advice: go grab some more and put it to good use! If you already love Pearl Absolut, then you will just love this cocktail! One of our new favs!
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