It’s Carnival time and everybody’s having drinks! If ever there was a time to have one too many on a work night, it’s during Mardi Gras season. NoDef’s pals at drizly.com offered up a few suggestions for libations to stay, er, hydrated along the parade route or at your party of choice.
The drinks are all simple to make and use easy-to-access ingredients. The Sparkling Boulevardier presents a refreshing take on a classic cocktail. The Minty Fresh’s name says it all. And, the Sorbellini provides a tasty option for those who don’t feel like too much shaking or measuring.
SPARKLING BOULEVARDIER
Servings: 1
- 1 ounce dry sparkling wine
- 1 ounce rye whiskey
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- fresh rosemary garnish
In a mixing glass with ice, add rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth, and stir with a bar spoon until chilled. Strain into a classic cocktail glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with rosemary.
MINTY FRESH
Servings: 1
- 2 ounces cachaça
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
- 1.8 ounce lime juice
- 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
- brut cava
In the base of a shaker, combine fresh mint, sugar and lime juice and muddle well. Add ice and cachaça and shake until cold. Strain into a champagne flute and fill with brut cava.
SORBELLINI
Servings: 1
- Prosecco or dry sparkling wine
- 1 teaspoon frozen fruit sorbet
In champagne flute add a teaspoon scoop of sorbet and top with sparkling wine.