Summer Italian Cocktails and Apps

When I Think of Summer I Think of Something Cool, Light, and Refreshing

A Nice Cocktail, Something Pretty and Colorful…

Along with a Nice Simple Appetizer, Nothing Fussy or Complicated

Something Light to Munch on Before Dinner

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I hope to add to this as Summer’s go by and time and inspiration follows.

Happy Italian Themed Summers,

Julie and Gordon

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Julie’s Aperol Jezebel Cocktail,

and Thymey Goat Cheese Spread

I believe that I originally came across this recipe from Martha Stewart many years ago. 

It is a favorite!

The Ingredients are Simple:

Goat Cheese, any Flavor and as much as you Like

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to Drizzle

Red Peppercorns, to Scatter

Hawaiian Sea Salt, to Taste (My Addition)

Fresh Thyme to Sprinkle when Done

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Turn your oven on 350F and place into an oven safe dish all of your Goat Cheese, drizzle some EVOO over top, and add a sprinkling of Sea Salt and Red Peppercorns.

Place into the oven for about 10 – 15 minutes…

Remove from the oven and allow to cool a little bit,

add a nice sprinkling of Fresh Thyme.

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Julie’s Aperol Jezebel Cocktail

Ingredients:

8 – 10 Ice Cubes

 Juice of Half a Lemon

 Juice of Half a Blood Orange

3 shots Aperol

3 shots chilled Italian Blood Orange Soda – Sprouts Brand

1 Heaping Tbsp. Old Florida Jezebel Sauce

(See Recipe Below)

Click Here For:  An Old Florida Jezebel (Sauce)

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Start by adding your ice to the cocktail shaker…

Now, either squeeze or juice your half of lemon and blood orange into the shaker.

Add your Aperol and Jezebel sauce to the shaker and mix well.  TIP: you shake the shaker until you can barely hold onto it as it is so cold…. about 30 seconds.  Doing this will ensure a cold drink for your guests.  

Lastly, remove your blood orange soda from the refrigerator and pour 3 shots into the shaker.  

Strain the mixture using a strainer on the shaker into your glass and serve!  I am sure you will enjoy this very unique way to utilize your great tasting Old Florida Jezebel Sauce.

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