The Very Berry Vireo - a cocktail recipe by Michelle Hartsell Cocktail Engineer

The warm gentle breeze sways my hammock on the lanai as the scent of Plumeria perfumes the air putting me in the mood for a fruity cocktail with a tropical vibe.  If only I were on Maui!  But I digress...

This cocktail uses an expensive garnish - Wild Hibiscus flowers (packed in syrup).  It gives the cocktail a pacific rim sunset vibe and the flower evokes the tropics.  You can use these to garnish a simple glass of champagne as well.

Prepare two martini or cone shaped cocktail classes by putting one hibiscus flower in the bottom of each glass.

To build the cocktail to a shaker 1/3 filled with cracked ice add:
2 oz. raspberry flavored vodka (I used Absolut)
2 oz. good quality vodka (I used an organic Hawaiian vodka called Ocean - perfect for this drink!)
2 oz. of Grand Marnier signature collection No. 2 (a raspberry peach liqueur)
2 oz. of fresh squeezed lime juice

Shake and strain into your prepared martini glasses.  Makes 2 gorgeous and tasty cocktails perfect for watching the sunset.

Enjoy your cocktail!

Cheers,
Michelle