It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like COCKTAILS
Episode 9 of the Healthy Dish TV Show: December 2020 - Holiday Cocktails and Appetizers for a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season!
3 Apps:
Moroccan Style Mini-Meatballs (Aussie Grassfed) with Baba Ghanoush
Shrimp Cocktail with Fire Roasted Tomato Dip
Fresh Ricotta Crostini with Sweet Peas and Mint
3 cocktails:
Jolly Gin Fizz with Wolffer Pink Gin, Lime, Seltzer & Lavender Simple Syrup
Pom Bubbly’s with Mint
Pisco Sour with Meyer Lemon, Rosemary and Seltzer
Watch the Video:
Jolly Gin Fizz
You will need a shaker
Ice
Lime
Lavender oil (pure)
Fresh Mint
Seltzer
Lavender Sprigs
Pink Gin (we love Wolffer Estate)
For a serving of 2
2 jiggers of Pink Gin
Juice of ½ lime
1tsp of lavender
Shake over ice
Add seltzer
Have highball glasses filled w/ice ready
Strain and pour
Garnish with fresh mint (rub between fingers to activate)
Wedge of lime & sprig of lavender
Can substitute lavender w/ Elderberry and garnish with a fresh berry if no lavender.
Crustini With Fresh Ricotta & Smashed Peas & Mint
Serves 2-6ppl for snacks or appetizers
Fresh Ricotta cheese
Toasted baguette slices -use about !6 slices
½ bag of frozen sweet peas defrosted and patted dry with paper towels top remove moisture.
4 -5 leaves of mint
Salt & Pepper ( Use The Healthy Dish Salt)
Good olive oil..about a tbls
Mash peas with back of spoon or fork to get a rough consistency.
Slice the mint into fine ribbons and add in at the end.
Take toast and smear small amount of ricotta on, followed by pea mixture repeat.