COCKTAILS AT SIX: THE CAPRI

Every girl needs a little break sometimes from the winter doldrums...

A bright yellow frock and an overflowing bag of kumquats aught to do nicely. And if you can manage a day off, how about a little tennis getaway some place sunny? Palm Springs, going once, going twice...gone!

The Capri

1 oz. gin
1/2 oz. limoncello
5 kumquats
4 fresh mint leaves
3 dashes orange bitters
Splash of club soda

Muddle 3 kumquats, 3 mint leaves, limoncello & bitters in the bottom of a martini shaker. Fill the shaker with ice & add gin. Shake vigorously. Fill a glass one third of the way with fresh ice, drop in a kumquat & add more ice. Add the remaining kumquat and cover with ice. Strain the cocktail into a glass and finish with a splash of soda. Garnish with a mint leaf. Serves 1.


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* images via [ fashion model management; anne flore & the nibble ]

17 comments:

  1. Dumbwit Tellher15.1.11

    If this cocktail will cure my cold, I'll take 4. The husband & I were talking about 'how we wish we were in Palm Springs' on Wed. Such a lovely thought.

    Thanks for the great recipe!

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  2. The enchanted home15.1.11

    I am soooo there, wow that sounds refreshing and the color yellow just made me smile! I am so sick of winter, black, gray and snow! Thanks for that literal "ray of sunshine"

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  3. Paul Byron Downs15.1.11

    Game, Set, Match....that drink looks delicious and makes me wish summer was here.

    Paul

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  4. Cherisse15.1.11

    Wow! Sounds like I need it right now! it makes me thirsty :) Love the ideas!

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  5. Brad Fallon15.1.11

    Very refreshing picture with refreshing cocktails! I'll definitely try that one out. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. agnes szucs15.1.11

    i can't really manage to get away, but the sunny colors make me cheer up. :) and thank heavens right now we enjoy a bit of spring weather over here... for a few days, at least.
    :)
    agnes

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  7. Natalie M15.1.11

    Love, love, love this little bit of sunshine added to my grey/brown Oklahoma winter day!

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  8. Marie16.1.11

    I need that yellow dress. Love bright yellow! xoxo Marie

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  9. Design Elements16.1.11

    wonderful images! the spring has arrived on your blog :-)

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  10. Luciane at HomeBunch.com16.1.11

    I think I'll need some it today! :-)


    Are you ready for another brand new week? :-)

    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  11. Unknown16.1.11

    we were SUPPOSED to be in palm springs this weekend, but father in law got sick, ah, i am dying over this photo. i need yellow in my life.

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  12. Glamour Drops16.1.11

    The happiest of colours! I LOVE yellow!

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  13. classiq17.1.11

    Oh, I'd love a tennis game somewhere sunny. The Australian Open has just begun, I'd love to be there. :) The yellow in the pics makes the day a little brighter.

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  14. Exquisite Accessories17.1.11

    That sounds so refreshing, I just googled Kumquat as never heard of it in Australia, will have to see if I can get some? Enjoy! I have some gin so I might just go grab a Gin & Tonic Cheeres!! :)

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  15. designchic17.1.11

    I'm dreaming of Palm Springs...we've had ice on the ground in NC for a week now -craving sunshine and warm weather!!

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  16. Kristina17.1.11

    mmh, that sounds super! could need a little taste of summer right now.... thanks for sharing.
    viele gruesse, kristina

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  17. kathy20.1.11

    this drink sounds delicious. bring on the warm weather!

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