Libra Venus

This week we are making a cocktail that is practically love at first sight. The Libra Venus is great for the warm weather we are having & it is made with whiskey. This cocktail is on our current cocktail list and she is super popular.

The Prep (Don’t stress its easier than you think)

The Strawberry Puree

Step 1: Cut the green tops off of the strawberry

Step 2: Cut the strawberries in half

Step 3: Put in the blender and puree

Step 4: You want to puree the berries until there are no chunks.

The Simple Syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

Step 1: In a sauce pot combine the two ingredients and cook until sugar has dissolved in the water

Step 2: Remove from stove and cool

Step 3: Reserve in the refrigerator for cocktail time

The Ingredients (Single Cocktail)

1.5 oz Old Dominick Whiskey

1 oz Lemon Juice

1 oz Simple Syrup

1 oz Strawberry Puree

Batch It Babe (5 Cocktails)

7.5 oz Old Dominick Whiskey

5 oz Lemon Juice

5 oz Simple Syrup

5 oz Strawberry Puree

Let’s Talk Glassware

We serve this cocktail in a high ball Glass

How it’s done

Step 1: Add whiskey, lemon juice, strawberry puree & simple syrup to a cocktail shaker

Step 2: Top with ice, and shake for about 40 seconds (longer if it’s more than one cocktail).

Step 3: Strain the ice and pour into your glass.

Step 4: Top with ice & a lemon wheel

Step 5: Enjoy!

Pro Tip: If you are like you can strain your strawberry puree to remove the seeds, this will give you a smoother cocktail.

Drink up Babes!!

Amanda