Good Fortune, Repurposed Find and a Festive Cocktail

Symbols of good fortune in the Chinese New Year include oranges and tangerines (good health & long life); tangerines with leaves intact (long lasting relationships; fruitful and multiply as in having children); persimmons (happiness and wealth).

The grapefruit are not only great to display – they make one heck of a yummy cocktail!  The Cielo Rosso (Italian for Red Sky) is my cocktail of the moment (but that could change at any time!).  When I read it won the Las Vegas competition called Shake it Up: The Battle of the Mixologists, I had to whip it up!  It has a festive red color which makes it perfect around the holidays (or any time as far as I’m concerned)!  It involves lots of squeezing but it’s so worth it!  I will definitely be making this for New Year’s Eve!  

Cielo Rosso

1 ounce Campari
2 ounces SKYY Infusions Citrus (I use plain vodka)
2 ounces Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1 ounce Simple Syrup (combine equal parts water and sugar, boil until dissolved, cool)
Fresh BasilShake ingredients with ice, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and a fresh basil leaf.

I usually quadruple (or more!) the recipe for parties.  Make a batch in advance and get your party started!

So start rummaging through your house and find something orange to bring good fortune to your New Year!

Cheers & Happy New Year!

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