Chef Elle: Summer Refreshers

Cherry Blossom

4 1/2 oz. fresh cherry juice

3 tbsp simple syrup

2 oz. Smirnoff vodka

1 1/2 oz. Perrier

Ice

Tools

juice extractor, cocktail shaker, small pot, glass, measuring cup, measuring spoons, small pot and spoon

Procedure

With the exception of Perrier, add ingredients to shaker. Shake vigorously six times and pour into chilled glass. Top off with Perrier. Garnish with fresh pitted cherries.

Lemon Whisper

1/2 tsp. lemon curd

mint sprig (julienned)

1 oz. simple syrup

3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice

2 oz. Cavalla limoncello

Perrier

Tools

juice extractor, knife, zester, small pot, glass, measuring cup, measuring spoons, small pot and spoon

Procedure

Spoon in lemon curd. To that, add simple syrup, lemon juice, mint and Cavalla limoncello. Top off with Perrier.

Both recipes serve one. To accommodate family or friends, simply double or triple the ingredients.

Simple Concepts: To make simple syrup, add equal parts water and sugar to a small pot. Cook over low heat until sugar has completely dissolved. And as always, Simple Conceptions uses organic ingredients. For quality assurance and optimal results, Chef Jean Paul suggests following the recipes as written using the products mentioned. Also, to maximize the flavors, chill ingredients prior to mixing.

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