Moscow Mules

Moscow Mules

 

Use the empty lime halves as a mini-muddling bowl inside the cocktail glass

 

These are our go-to drinks when we want to make something tasty and strong! With four main ingredients you can't go wrong with this cocktail. A good quality vodka is important in this drink. We prefer Belvedere Vodka since it is the smoothest/best tasting for its price point. Feel free to add a little simple syrup if desired. Personally I like to skip the sweetener and let the natural flavors speak for themselves. Bonus points if you serve them in copper mugs! 

A good quality ginger beer will make all the difference. Avoid artificially flavored ginger ale at all costs!!!

Moscow Mules

PREP 10 MINS     |      YIELD 2 DRINKS

INGREDIENTS

4 shots good quality vodka (try Belvedere or Grey Goose)

Juice of 1 lime with pulp (reserve empty lime halves for garnish)

12 oz bottle Jamaican ginger beer

6-8 mint leaves

DIRECTIONS

Place juiced lime halves in each glass. Fill with mint leaves and muddle mint inside lime rinds. Add ice cubes to glasses, then top with lime juice and vodka (equally divded between both glasses). Pour ginger beer on top until glass is full and serve!

Simple Greek Pasta Salad

Simple Greek Pasta Salad

 

This is a great pasta salad for a quick lunch or get together with friends. The recipe is very versatile so you can add, remove, or substitute most of the components according to your preferences. I find that this combination of ingredients creates a perfectly balanced meal, with just the right amount of salt, acidity, and freshness. Please leave me comments down below if you have any suggestions or modifications. I would love to see them! Enjoy!

GREEK PASTA SALAD

PREP 20 MIN     |     YIELD 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

12oz box tricolor rotini

1/4 cup olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 jar kalamata or black olives, drained and sliced in half

½ large red onion or 1 small, chopped

½ large cucumber or 1 medium, chopped

1 large tomato, chopped

6 oz feta, crumbled or cubed



Optional: diced green bell peppers, thinly sliced hot banana peppers, juice of half a lemon, red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to box instructions. Then drain, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside. In a small bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Place remaining ingredients into a large bowl. Add cooked pasta and dressing mixture and gently stir together, trying not to break the rotini. Chill in fridge for at least 1-2 hours. Serve cold.