Marlenetini – vodka (keeping in mind, Monica’s request), pineapple juice and ginger ale.
Sharmila is out. Ergo, I am forced to consume my creation 🙁

In deference to Monica Riskay’s wishes, today’s featured drink is based on vodka.
It is vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and finely granulated sugar. Usually served in a martini glass rimmed with sugar. And garnished with a lemon peel.
I took the short cut today and added lemon drop martini mix instead 🙂
The taste came out great. But the one that Alexis makes at Milton’s has a distinct taste that both Sharmila and I like. Need to find out from her what proportions she uses… Meanwhile, Cheers!!

Here is a dry and stiff martini for a cool and wet evening – Bronx Terrace. It has gin, dry vermouth, lime juice and garnished by a cherry…

This is a nice aniseed tasting drink – if somewhat stiff. It has gin, sambuca and orange peel for garnish. I used dark sambuca – hence the black color.

After meeting Buck this evening, remembered all my MBA friends and felt great that I got a chance to have them as my friends.

Decided to relax with a cooked up drink… Took the traditional gin and tonic and improvised it. First, used Tito’s handmade gin from Texas and then Fever Tree tonic water from India. A little splash of sparkling water, a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters and a very thin slice of cucumber gently slid down the slide the glass (not to mess the gin too quickly)…. and there it was… a very refreshing gin and tonic. Can’t wait for summer!!!

Or the memories of sweltering Ahmedabad summer days….