Elementary Chef

It has been a whole month since I’ve posted drink recipes! That’s right folks, the last time we talked about drinking, it was St. Patrick’s Day! There is good news today for those of us who enjoy to occasionally (or more than occasionally!) imbibe — Hiram Walker has released two new flavors of Schnapps — with accompanying recipes of course. I think these martinis sound MAHVELOUS!

Before I get to these drink recipes, I’m very excited to announce a new reason to visit Elementary Chef every day! I’m going to begin a series on hosting the perfect dinner party. If you follow those posts, they will give you all the recipes and tips you need to plan the perfect dinner for 8 once a month. We’ll start this week, and you can feel free to go ahead and set your date. Dinner party one will be themed around Cinco de Mayo! Send out your invites — I love www.evite.com for easy ones. And get ready! And here’s where I offer my first bit of dinner party advice. Do NOT try to play bartender at a dinner party. Choose ONE drink that will be your signature drink of the evening — any of these could do nicely. You would also want to have wine, water, and some other non-alcoholic drink available. (In the South, usually iced tea.) Choosing a signature drink (of the evening) encourages everyone to try something new, and it keeps your preparation work (and expense!) down.

PearTini
1 part Hiram Walker(R) Pear Schnapps
1 part Stoli(R) Vodka
Shake over ice and strain into martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Pearsian Kat
2 parts Hiram Walker(R) Pear Schnapps
1 part Hiram Walker(R) Creme de Cacao White
1 part Stoli(R) Vodka
Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with chocolate
shavings.

PinkTini
1 part Hiram Walker(R) Pink Grapefruit Schnapps
1 part Stoli(R) Vodka
Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist

Icy Pink
1 part Hiram Walker(R) Pink Grapefruit Schnapps
1 part Beefeater(R) Gin
1/2 part lemon juice
Dash bitters
Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist

Let the party begin!