Mary, a High School Teacher is one of my closest friends and Mother in law.She is also my yard sale partner. Paid a visit to her back yard which I am now naming
"The Thompson Farm"
"The Thompson Farm"
Of course I had to search for a recipe for grapes which I had to admit I've never made anything with grapes before.I went through my everything in the kitchen "grape" phase. I usually only have frozen grapes on hot summer days. Came across a "Flowering Tree Cocktail,featuring grapes from California! Hey, I'm in California so it sparked my interest. Doesn't it look delicous!  Flowering Tree Cocktail, Featuring Grapes from California on the Food Network |
| Anyone thirsty? It's not even 7am here in California and I am looking up alcoholic drinks on the internet. Good times. |
5 min
Prep
5 min
Yield:
1 serving
Level:
Intermediate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounce Zubrowka Vodka (If unable to find, put 2 stalks of lemongrass in your favorite vodka and let sit for 48 hours.)
- 3/4 ounces sake
- 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounces Orgeat (almond syrup)
- 8 to10 grapes from California
- Ice
- Soda water
Directions
Put a handful of California grapes (any color works, but red are particularly striking) in a pint-size bar glass. Muddle for half a minute to break down the grapes, releasing their juices and separating the skins from the flesh a bit.
Add remaining ingredients, except for soda, to the glass. Add ice and top with a bar shaker and shake vigorously.
Pour into serving glass. Top with a splash of soda water. Skewer three or four California grapes and place on top of the glass as garnish
