The Sawback

The Sawback

by | May 4, 2018 | 0 comments

This spicy and fruity cocktail originates from a wonderful weekend in Banff, AB, Canada.  It was a weekend spent with great friends, stunning scenery and good food. Dinner at the Park Distillery was filled with laughs, flambéed food and the purchase of a bottle of their signature Chili Vodka.  Along with the bottle of vodka came a recipe card for The Sawback and I’ve had it squirreled away for just over a year because it’s perfect for Cinco De Mayo.  A spicy cocktail made with the aforementioned Chili vodka, pineapple juice and lime juice.  It has just the right amount of heat that makes you want to take another sip to cool the mouth with the refreshing pineapple juice, only to be caught in a sipping circle that‘s hard to stop.  Don’t forget that chili vodka is also great to use in your favourite Caesar cocktail, Spicy Grilled Vodka Shrimp and perhaps a little spicy vodka penne. Enjoy!

Recipe source for The Sawback:  The Park Distillery

The Sawback
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    1 cocktail 5 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    1 cocktail 5 minutes
    The Sawback
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      Servings Prep Time
      1 cocktail 5 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      1 cocktail 5 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: cocktail
      Instructions
      1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker half filled with ice. Shake until combined and cold, about 15 seconds. Strain over ice into serving glass. Serve immediately.
      Tequila Pineapple Punch

      Tequila Pineapple Punch

      by | May 4, 2017 | 0 comments

      Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Tequila Pineapple Punch. A fruity drink made from fresh pineapple and spiked with tequila and white wine. Refreshing and fun to drink because of its fruity nature and because it’s made with all fresh fruits, it’s not too sweet. A great party drink for your Cinco de Mayo celebration or back yard BBQ this summer.

      While many of us celebrate Cinco de Mayo for Mexican heritage and culture with Mexican themed food, drinks and parties, the people of Mexico celebrate for their victory over the French in 1862. So no matter why or how you celebrate, it’s always fun to celebrate with boozy beverages. Tequila Pineapple Punch is super easy to put together and easier yet to pass the pitcher around. Enjoy!

      Recipe source for Tequila Pineapple Punch:  Compelled To Cook

       

      Tequila Pineapple Punch
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        6 10 ounce drinks 20 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        6 10 ounce drinks 20 minutes
        Tequila Pineapple Punch
        Print Recipe
          Servings Prep Time
          6 10 ounce drinks 20 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          6 10 ounce drinks 20 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: 10 ounce drinks
          Instructions
          1. Cut ends off pinapple and trim off rough outer skin without cutting too far into the flesh. Cut pineapple into quarters horizontally. Lay each quarter flat and trim out the woody core. Chop remaining flesh into large 1" chunks.
          2. Add half the pineapple chunks, ginger and half the orange juice to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into serving pitcher. Repeat with remaining pineapple and orange juice.
          3. To the pineapple puree stir in tequila, white wine, agave nectar and lime juice. Pour 1 cup punch over ice and top with approximately 1/4 cup of sparkling water.