jon latessa

It officially feels like summer here in Boston and what better way to celebrate then with a fruity margarita! Stop by your local farmer’s market and scoop up fresh basil and strawberries. This recipe would work well with blueberries, too.

Ingredients

• Fresh, local strawberries (4 strawberries per serving, cut small)
• Half a lime
• Pinch of sugar
• 5 lemon basil leaves
• 2 shots of silver tequila
• Fever Tree tonic water

Method

Toss the strawberries, lime, sugar, and basil leaves into glass and muddle together until strawberries are considerably crushed. Add mixture to cocktail shaker. Toss in tequila.

Shake until well mixed. Serve on the rocks with a sugar rim.

Looking for a killer cocktail for your next party? Try this super easy cranberry infused moonshine. It’s great when served on the rocks, but feel free to add sparkling water.

Holiday tip: this makes a GREAT present.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of Cranberry Juice Cocktail (64 oz)

• 1lb fresh cranberries

• 2 cups of sugar

• 5 cinnamon sticks

• 1 tablespoon allspice

• 1 tablespoon nutmeg

• 1 bottle of Platte Valley Moonshine

Method

Bring together all ingredients in large pot (except for moonshine). Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Make sure all cranberries have burst.

Strain the juice through cheesecloth or fine strainer. Let cool.

In mason jars, mix half moonshine with half juice. Let sit in fridge for at least 2 days to let all the flavors come together. Drink straight or add sparkling soda.