Articles by: Mrs. Jones

apple cider margarita

Apple Cider Margarita

Looking for something sexy and Autumnal to sip while carving pumpkins? Mrs. Jones has got you covered!   2 c. apple cider 1/2 c. tequila 1/4 c.  lemon juice for rim: sugar (recommend turbinado) salt (recommend sea salt or kosher salt) cinnamon garnishing ideas: apple slices cinnamon sticks

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lemon bourbon

Bourbon Lemon Drop Martini

How do you improve on a classic lemon drop martini? Add bourbon…and have it served to you by Mrs. Jones. ???? 6 fresh mint leaves 1 ½ oz. Bourbon (I used Woodford Reserve) 1 oz. Limoncello 2 oz. sour mix (see recipe below) Lemon slice and mint leaf for garnish […]

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Chillaxer

Chillaxer

It’s already been a long, stressful year in lots of ways. This refreshing drink will help you both chill…and relax. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liqueur 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. agave syrup 2 cucumber slices 4 fresh basil leaves Club soda Muddle the cucumber […]

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Paloma Ice Pops

If you enjoy a complex, refreshing Paloma Cocktail…you’re gonna LOVE these summer cocktail ice pops! ¾ cup Blanco Tequila ¼ cup Triple Sec 1 cup Grapefruit Juice ½ cup Orange Juice 2 Tbs. Lime Juice ¼ cup Simple Syrup ½ cup Sparkling Water Dash Salt 1 tsp. Lime Zest 10 […]

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Sparkling Margarita

Mrs. Jones offers a delicious, bubbly take on the margarita. 2 oz. blanco tequila 1/2 oz. Cointreau or other orange liqueur 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice 2 oz chilled Prosecco or other sparkling wine coarse salt, to rim glasses fresh lime wedges, for garnish Rub […]

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Paper Plane Cocktail

Prepare for take off! This cocktail was invented by New York bartender Sam Ross (also known for creating the Penicillin) in 2007. Mrs. Jones knows how to make it jusssst right. ¾ oz  Bourbon whiskey ¾ oz  Aperol ¾ oz  Amaro Nonino ¾ oz  Lemon juice Lemon twist for garnish […]

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Old Cuban

The Old Cuban cocktail is largely considered a bit of a hybrid between a Mojito and a French 75. Mrs. Jones’ version is irresistible. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz aged Rum 3/4 oz Lime Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters 2 oz Prosecco 6 mint leaves (plus more […]

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Spicy Mango Margarita

Looking for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy? Mrs. Jones has got just the thing: Spicy Mango Margarita! 1 ½ oz. Tequila (silver or reposado depending on your preference) 1 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau 2 oz. Mango Juice (I used Naked Mighty Mango) ½ oz. Lime Juice ½ […]

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Hibiscus Margarita

2 oz. Strong Brewed Hibiscus Tea (I used Tazo) 1 1/2 oz. Reposado Tequila ½ oz. Demerara Simple Syrup ½ oz. Lime Juice Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime slice.

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Maple Old Fashioned

Ingredients 3/4 oz. Maple Syrup 2 oz. Bourbon 4 dashes Angostura bitters Orange slice for garnish Pour ingredients into a mixing beaker and fill with cracked ice. Stir well for 20 seconds and strain into a chilled old fashioned glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange slice.

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