A (cocktail) tradition like no other

Cocktail.

Azalea Cocktail

Not in Augusta this week for the Masters? Enjoy the color and flavor of the crown jewel of golf and prepare yourself for the N.C. Azalea Festival with the Azalea Cocktail.

INGREDIENTS

1 part lime juice

1 part pineapple juice

2 parts gin or vodka*

dash of grenadine to color it pink

INSTRUCTIONS

Freshly squeeze lime juice.

Fill shaker half way with ice.

Add lime juice, pineapple juice, vodka and grenadine.

Strain into highball glasses or mason jars filled with ice.

Serve each with a wheel lime slice

 

* For an added N.C. infusion, use Mother Earth Gin from Kinston or Covington Sweet Potato Vodka from Snow Hill to make this classic cocktail.