Lime Rickey Drink' title='Lime Rickey Drink' />Hemp Cocktail Recipe In. Style. com. Hemp is happening. Over the past couple of years, hemp seedsrich in fatty acids and anti inflammatory benefitshave made their way into our morning smoothies and yogurt parfaits, and hemp milk similar in taste to rice milk has become a popular dairy free addition to coffee. But theres a new hemp trend on the horizon. Johnny Swet, mixologist for The Rickey at N. Y. C. s Dream Hotel, created a cocktail dubbed Going Back to Calithat incorporates the small but mighty seed. I was thinking about Californian ingredients, and nothing is more California than avocado, citrus, and tequila, says Swet. Hemp also has some great health benefits and adds an earthiness to the cocktail. Intrigued Try the recipe below. RELATED Were Obsessed with the Latest Coffee Trend. Going Back to Cali. Ingredients. 2 oz Herradura Tequila 4. Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur 1. For the Avocado Pure. For Garnish. Lime wedge. Mint budRELATED Shake Up Your Workweek with This 3 Ingredient Cocktail. Directions. 1. To make the avocado pure In a blender, pure all ingredients listed for the puree until smooth, then refrigerate. This will stay good for 4. In a shaker, add tequila, avocado pure, and Tuaca. Add ice, shake, and strain into a rocks glass with cubed ice. A watermelon cocktail recipe for vodka cocktails great for cold summer drinking from food blog Big Girls, Small Kitchen. A delicious recipe for Lime Rickey, with lime juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters and club soda. Also lists similar drink recipes. Watermelon Vodka Rickeys Big Girls Small Kitchen. If I were to become as committed to the world of drinks as the universe of food, Id choose to obsess over cocktails. I dont have the encyclopedic memory needed to become an expert in wine. Ill drink pretty much any beer from Bud to double bocks, which makes me far too un picky to be a true aficionado. Cocktails it is I love how every mixed drink arrives at cocktail hour with a saga a bartender who invented it, an era that characterized it, a group of people who loved it and sipped it and only it every night. Im thrilled to announce that Ill be exploring these stories and sharing recipes for cocktails over the next few months, thanks to Stoli Vodka, sponsor of my new Cocktail Hour series. Healthy Cheap Lunch Ideas more. As you follow along here, I hope youll also check out Stolis facebook page and twitter feed, and visit the Taste channel over at ORGNL. TV, which celebrates one of a kind places, people, experiencesand food. And now, heres the story behind the rickey. The Watermelon Vodka Rickey. Invented in Washington, D. C. in the 1. 88. 0s, by a bartender who made drinks for Joe Rickey, a Civil War colonel and a lobbyist in the capital, the rickey had three ingredients and one important characteristic it contained no added sugar. Mr. Rickey liked to mix up bourbon, lime juice, and seltzer but he poured in no sugar at all. Why Never mind the effects of the booze, he didnt want any sugar high to mess with his ability to manipulate politicians, according to Jason Ksomas and Dushan Zaric, authors of Speakeasy. Post Joe, the rickeys bourbon was replaced by gin, but it remained a popular drink in D. C., which is where I first had one, at the Rugby store in Georgetown, where we hosted a book party when In the Small Kitchen came out. There, the various citrus flavors of the rickeys were all cool, hydrating, tangy, and strong. I love the rickey for the same reason Joe did. The lack of sweetness. And for another reason, toothe built in hydrating power of the rickey, which has more seltzer than vodka. In case you fear that the elimination of extreme sweetness will render the vodka taste too strong, dont worry. First, Stoli vodka tastes good. And second, the natural sugars of the watermelon and the brightness of the lemon conspire to make this the perfect summer drink, a modern revision of Joe Rickeys simple bourbon rickey but one I think would be voted into office in the capital this summer. Cheers I wrote this sponsored post in partnership with Stoli Vodka and their ORGNL. TV site especially the awesome Taste vertical. Stay tuned for more fun vodka drinks in this Cocktail Hour series, and thanks as always for supporting the sponsors that make BGSK great Savor Stoli Responsibly. STOLICHNAYA Premium Vodka. AlcVol. Distilled from grain. William Grant Sons, Inc. New York, NY. 2. Spirits International, B. V. ecipeWatermelon Rickeys. Makes 4 drinks. All ounces refer to fluid ounces, which is how cocktails are usually made. I gave the measurements in cups as well, in case both arent marked on your measuring cup. You can make the watermelon mixture a few hours in advance, but pour fresh seltzer into each glass right when youre ready to drink. Ingredients. 2 cups watermelon cubes. Blend the watermelon cubes with the sugar. Strain through a fine sieve. You should have 1 14 cup of watermelon juice. Add it to a pitcher or large measuring cup with the vodka and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Distribute the mixture among 4 highball glasses. Add three ice cubes to each. Fill each to the brim with seltzer. Mix to combine. Garnish by slipping in a lemon slice or two. ToastSummerfestThis post is part of Food Networks Summerfest Its watermelon week, so click through to tons more watermelon recipes. Dishing Watermelon Agua Fresca. The Sensitive Epicure Watermelon with Feta, Mint, Olive Oil and Sea Salt Napa Farmhouse 1. Watermelon Popsicles with Mint, Basil and Lime. Red or Green Spicy Watermelon Salad with Grilled Mahi Mahi. Weelicious Watermelon Cinnamon Granita. 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