Belvedere Vodka Oscar-inspired cocktails to keep you tipsy during the Academy Awards. Cheers!
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Silver Linings Gimlet
2 oz Belvedere Citrus
¾ oz Thyme syrup*
¾ oz Lemon juice
Dash cardamom bitters
Shake with cubed ice
and strain over ice into a rocks glass.
Garnish with lemon and thyme sprig
*Thyme Syrup
480ml/ 16oz Water
480ml/ 16oz White sugar
7-8 Sprigs of fresh thyme
Simmer thyme in the water for approximately 10-15 minutes or until you see the thyme go brown.
Remove thyme and add sugar. Stir until dissolved.
Cool and funnel into a glass bottle. Keep refrigerated.
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Les Miz Fizz
1.5 oz Belvedere Citrus
¾ oz Almond Syrup (Orgeat)
½ oz Fresh lemon juice
3 dashes Lavender bitters
¼ oz Egg white
Soda top
Dry shake then shake with ice and fine strain into a highball glass.
Top with soda.
Garnish with an lavender stalk
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Django’s Old Fashioned
1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
1.5 oz Coconut water
One bar spoon Simple syrup
One bar spoon Absinthe
1 inch zest of lemon
Muddle lemon and sugar in the base of a rocks glass.
Slowly fill glass with cubed ice and remaining ingredients (like an old fashioned) Stirring continuously
Garnish with a mint sprig.
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