Friday, July 23, 2010

THE MAINE BLUE APPLE COCKTAIL
















This cocktail was created for a series of events called "Green Drinks", for a Farmers' Collective, Farmers Fare, in Maine. The ingredients used are local produce and products. Please try it with your own local elements.


THE MAINE BLUE APPLE™

1 oz. Local "Maine Rum"

3 oz. Local Apple Juice

1 teaspoon Local Maple Syrup

Dash of Angostura Bitters

10 local Blueberries (7 to muddle, 3 for garnish)

In a Tumbler or Large Old Fashion glass place 7 blueberries and Maple syrup, Muddle ingredients together. Add rum, bitters and (3-4) Ice Cubes.

Pour Apple Juice over the muddled mixture and ice. Stir.

Garnish with 3 Blueberries on a skewer.