Two things are true… One, the largest Groundhog Day celebration is right here in Pennsylvania, and two, Philadelphians love to celebrate pretty much anything with a cocktail. According to folklore, if our furry friend pops out of his home on February second and doesn’t see his shadow, Spring is sure to arrive in a jiffy so we should celebrate with some sunny libations! If dear Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, however, we are in for 6 more weeks of winter, a good enough reason to cozy up and drink away the winter blues! Here are 3 drinks for each outcome for you to try!
If he doesn’t see his shadow mix up:
Tequila Sunrise
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Tequila of choice
¾ cup of orange juice
1.5 oz grenadine
1 orange slice (optional)
1 maraschino cherry (optional)
Directions:
Mix together tequila and orange juice by shaking or stirring then pour over ice. Slowly pour in grenadine so that it settles at the bottom, looking like a sunrise. Garnish with orange slice and cherry
Sunny Breeze
Ingredients:
¾ oz Triple Sec
¾ oz Grand Marnier
1.5 oz Anise
5 oz Pink grapefruit juice
1 Grapefruit or orange slice (optional)
Directions:
Shake all of the ingredients together with ice and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fruit slice.
Calm Sunny Day
Ingredients:
2 oz White Rum
½ oz Ginger liqueur
½ oz Fresh lime juice
Dash of simple syrup (optional)
Dash of bitters
1 Slice of lime (optional)
Chill a martini glass by letting ice water sit in the glass for a minute or two. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice. After empting the ice water, strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass, garnish with lime and enjoy!
If winter is sure to stay try:
A Hot Toddy
Ingredients:
1 oz Bourbon, Scotch, or Brandy
1 Tablespoon mild honey
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ Cup boiling-hot water
Directions:
Pour liquor, honey, and lemon juice into a mug and top off with hot water, stir to dissolve. This is a great drink to help with a winter cold that just won’t quit!
Dark and Stormy
Ingredients:
2 oz Dark Rum
5oz Ginger beer
Lime wedge
Directions:
Pour Rum over ice and fill with ginger beer. Squeeze lime wedge and enjoy!
Godmother
Ingredients
1.5 oz Vodka
1.5 oz Amaretto
Directions:
If you are sick of winter, you might need a fairy Godmother. Simply combine vodka and amaretto over ice and sip to satisfaction!
