Summer is here, and so have the steamy Southern temperatures! My elixir to the heat? A refreshing cocktail with Old Dominick. A hybrid of sweet tangerine and bitter grapefruit, the Honeybell Orange has a rare flavor that Old Dominick has uniquely mastered in conversion to bottle form. Old Dominick’s Honeybell Citrus Vodka captures the sweetness of this fruit’s luscious juice as well as the bright bitterness of its deep orange zest. Paired perfectly with any citrus-forward mixer or something as simple as club soda, this spirit is the ideal accompaniment to warm-weather patio gatherings.
Scroll for my two takes on Honeybell — one is sweet and frozen, the other is bitter and bright. Enjoy!
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PAMPLEMOUSSE CRUSH
Serves 2
3 ounces Old Dominick Honeybell Citrus Vodka, divided
8 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, divided
4 ounces club soda, divided
Juice of 1/2 lime, divided
1. Fill two highball glasses with ice.
2. Pour 1.5 ounces of vodka in each glass, followed by 4 ounces of grapefruit juice to each glass. Squeeze 1/4 lime in each and stir well with a spoon.
3. Top off each cocktail with 2 ounces of club soda for a sparkling finish. Garnish as you desire — a lime, a grapefruit slice, or even fresh herbs!
FROZEN SPIKED LEMONADE
Serves 2
4 ounces Old Dominick Honeybell Citrus Vodka
4 cups lemonade, chilled
1. Pour lemonade into two ice trays. Chill overnight.
2. Pour lemonade “ice” and vodka into a blender. Pulse until smooth and pour into two glasses. (For a sharper flavor, add some lemon zest to the blender, too!)
3. Garnish with lemon slices or edible flowers. Serve immediately before they melt!
