Bucks Happening & Russian Standard have teamed up to search for the Most Happening Cocktail in Bucks County, which will be served as a signature cocktail at the Happening Bash on Thursday, April 26th.  We asked some of the best bartenders in Bucks County, including the nominees, finalists, & winners of the Happening List Bartender and Specialty Cocktail categories, to submit their recipe for the signature cocktail show-down! Vote for your favorite below:

#1 Cocktail: Twisted Perk Mojito

Recipe by Bartender Diane Cortes
Restaurant: The Perk Perkasie, PA

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Russian Standard Vodka
2 sprigs of Cilantro
1 wedge of lime squeezed and discarded
1 wedge of lime
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/4 of a Mango
1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
Sprite

Instructions:

Muddle Mango, 5-6 Cilantro leaves, simple syrup and lime juice in the bottom of highball glass. Fill the glass to the top with ice. Add 1 1/2 oz Russian Standard Vodka & OJ. Cover & Shake vigorously for 4 to 5 seconds.  Top with Sprite and garnish with remaining cilantro sprig, lime wedge, & mango peel. Serve with straw.

Note from Diane: The Twisted Perk Mojito pairs well with our new Fish Tacos: flash fried Tilapia, shredded cabbage, creamy chipotle sauce, red onion, & cilantro in a warm flour tortilla…yum!


#2 Cocktail: Pomegranate Orange Cosmo
Recipe by Randy Charlins
Restaurant: Marsha Brown

Ingredients:

– 1.5 oz Russian Standard Vodka
– 0.5 oz Pomegranate Liqueur
– 1/2 oz Orange juices
– 1/2 oz Cranberry juice
– Orange slice and cherry to garnish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#3 Cocktail: Bolshoi Basil Green
Recipe by Russian Standard

Both ancient Egyptians and ancient Greeks believed basil could open the gates of heaven–all you had to do was pass by clutching a sprig of the summer scented herb. The good news is we don't have to wait until our souls leave our bodies to enjoy basil's sensitive warmth and subtle sweetness. In Russia, fresh herbs have played an important role in home-made vodka infusions for centuries. Healthier and with more zing per square centimeter than any other ingredient, herbs can pack a lot of punch. The Bolshoi Basil is a perfect summer drink that brings a bit of old world aroma to a 21st century recipe for refreshment.

Ingredients:

40 ml / 1.4 fl oz Russian Standard
30 ml / 1 fl oz Fresh lime juice
3 Fresh basil sprigs
2 tsp. Sugar Soda water

Muddle the basil and sugar in a high ball glass. Fill with ice, add vodka and lime juice and stir. Finish with a dash of soda and garnish with a sprig of basil.

 

 

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