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Happy Hour: David's Summer Garden Cocktails

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- In today's Happy Hour segment, David Highfield is making some cocktails perfect for your summer garden party.

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Grapefruit Basil Martini

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts Vodka
  • 2 parts Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice (you can substitute store bought)
  • 1 part (or a little less) Simple Syrup (half water/half sugar heated until sugar dissolves and then allow it cool down)

Directions:

Break apart and muddle three or four Basil leaves in the bottom of a shaker
Add ice and ingredients
Shake and serve with fresh Basil leaves on top

Lemon Rosemary Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 3 parts Vodka
  • 1 part Limoncello
  • 1 part Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 part Simple Syrup (half water/half sugar heated until sugar dissolves and then allow it cool down)

Directions:

Place Rosemary sprig into shaker, tearing off and breaking a few leaves into the shaker, too
Add ice and ingredients
Shake and serve with a fresh sprig of Rosemary on top

*Please drink responsibly

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