Martini time!

For a refreshing take on the classic Caipirinha, try this at your next cocktail party:

The Pompirinha

1 table spoon fresh pomegranate seeds
1 teaspoon "raw" granulated sugar
1 small lime, cut into wedges
2 1/2 oz Cachaca
Fresh ice cubes

Prepare a cocktail glass with a rim of raw sugar(coat rim with a lime wedge then roll rim in raw sugar) and 3-5 pomegranate seeds in the bottom of the glass.

In a mixing glass, muddle together the pomegranate seeds, lime wedges, and sugar. Add a few ice cubes and Cachaca and attach your Boston style shaker. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, to dissolve most of the sugar, and strain into your prepared glass. Garnish with a thin slice of lime peel. Top with a small splash of club soda if desired.

If you want to make a Caipirinha, try this recipe:

In an Old Fashioned glass, muddle together a small lime cut into wedges and 1 teaspoon sugar. Fill glass with ice cubes and about 2 oz cachaca. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge. Add a splash of club soda if desired.

Cheers!

Tony

Old meets new!

Hello again, cheers to those still reading this blog, waiting with baited breath for my next post!

I had the privilege recently to taste some Old Vine Garnachas and let me tell you, they were pretty tasty!

Atteca Garnacha de Fuego, Old Vine Garnacha, 2009

Ripe red fruit dominate the palate and heighten your senses. Cherries, strawberries, and red plums abound with noticeable acidity and great character.

Evodia Old Vine Garnacha, 2008

Speaking of red fruit, the message is loud and clear, and this Old Vine Garnacha speaks plainly. Ripe fruit, soft tannins, sweet earth. Delicious.

Cala Blanca Old Vine Garnacha, 2009

Layered flavors of ripe raspberry and Bing cherries lead to the long thought out finish.

Enjoy these tasty treasures with tapas or your favorite Spanish dish.

Viva Garnacha!

Tony