Toast to Mom With These Cocktails

May 11, 2012 at 2:49 pm
By Christie Griffin

Whether you’re hosting a big family brunch or just gabbing with mom, why not celebrate her with a little imbibing? These low-cal and gourmet drink recipes, thanks to Patrón Spirits, sound delicious, don’t you think…?

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The Good Wife - Low-Calorie

• 2 ounces Patrón Silver
• 1/2 ounces Ginger simple syrup
• 1/2 ounces Lime juice
• Seltzer or mineral water
• 3 to 4 mint leaves
• 2 to 3 peeled fresh cucumber rounds, skins removed

In a highball or collins glass, muddle cucumber, lime juice, and mint. Add Patrón Silver and fill with ice. Cover with seltzer and stir well. Garnish with a mint sprig and cucumber rounds.

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Mother’s Little Helper – Low-Calorie

• 1 3/4 ounces Patrón Silver
• 1/4 ounces Elderflower liqueur
• 3/4 ounces Fresh lime juice
• 3 slices Cucumber
• 2 whole fresh sage leaves
• Ginger ale

Smack sage to open up aromas. Tear in two and muddle well with cucumber and elderflower liqueur. In a mixing glass, add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake and strain over ice in a highball glass. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with cucumber and sage leaf.

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I Said So Martini – Gourmet

• 2 ounces Patrón XO Cafe Dark Cocoa
• 0.5 ounces Amaretto Liqueur
• 1 ounces Cream
• Almond shavings for garnish

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with almond shavings.

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Sealed with an XO – Gourmet

• 3 ounces Patrón XO Cafe Dark Cocoa
• 1 ounces. Espresso
• 1 large scoop coffee-flavored gelato
• Coffee grinds for garnish

Blend all ingredients in a blender and pour into a hurricane-style glass. Garnish with coffee grinds.

For more drink recipes and ideas, visit patronspirits.com.