The Thirsty Diva ™

This cocktail was inspired by the great Betty White. 4 - 6 oz. vodka 1 oz. vermouth 1/2 - 1 tsp. lemon juice  Ice Place 4 clean martini in the freezer to chill for a few minutes. In a cocktail shaker combine: ice, vodka, vermouth, lemon juice. Place lid on cocktail shaker and shake for a few seconds. Remove glasses from freezer.  Remove lid from shaker and strain cocktail into glasses. Serves 4.

Award season is here. This is perfect for watching your favorite award show, brunch or anytime. 1 bottle sparkling wine 8 fresh or frozen blackberries     4 - 6 oz. gin  1 tsp. each: sugar, fresh lemon juice In a small jar combine gin and blackberries.  Place lid on jar and shake for a few seconds. Place jar in refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. Place 4 clean champagne glasses in freezer for a few minutes to chill. To serve: Remove glasses from freezer. Place lemon juice and sugar in bottom of glasses. Pour gin through a strainer into glasses.  Top off gin with sparkling wine.  Garnish glasses with a blackberry. Serves 4.