Traveling Cocktail Series
Emerald Coast, Florida
I TRULY ENJOY TRAVELING and exploring the cocktail scene at each destination. Recently, I visited Sandestin, Rosemary Beach, and Miramar, Florida.
In Sandestin, I tried a lot of the new handcrafted cocktails at Poppy’s Crazy Lobster, which has a new menu that includes Southern Fried Lobster & Waffles, Lobster Fire Tacos, and Lobster Ravioli Buerre Blanc. My favorite cocktail at Poppy’s was the Basic Beach, a play on an espresso martini. I also enjoyed a Tequila On a Boat. Create this spicy and refreshing drink with the following steps.
TEQUILA ON A BOAT
2oz YaVe Jalapeno Tequila
1⁄2 oz ounce fresh lime juice
1⁄2 oz Agave Syrup
Floater Gran Gala
Fresh Jalapeno
Salt Rim
Lime Wedge
Build a cocktail in a shaker tin, shake, and pour into salt-rimmed rocks or margarita glass. Garnish with a Lime wedge.
Next, we went to Hammerhead’s and listened to live music while enjoying a delicious Bayside Sunset. To make your own, follow the steps listed below.
BAYSIDE SUNSET
1oz Wicked Dolphin Coconut Rum
1oz Skyy Strawberry Vodka
1⁄2 oz peach liqueur
2oz fresh pineapple juice
2oz fresh orange juice
Grenadine floater
Build a cocktail in a shaker tin, shake it, and pour it over an ice-filled hurricane-style glass. Garnish with an orange slice.