A Cocktail Sampler
Presenting Our Favorite Libations and Martini Glasses
By Tamar Love

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A Few of Our Favorite Drinks

While The Martini is indubitably the classic American cocktail, a few elegant winners have become popular in recent years:

The Cosmopolitan
A new classic, the Cosmopolitan is the drink of choice for sophisticates everywhere. A flawless blend of liquor, liqueur and fresh fruit juices, Cosmopolitans are even sassier when served in Swank’s streamlined Swerve’ Stem Glass.

2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
1 oz. Lime Juice
¾ oz. Cointreau
Lime Twist
A Swank Martini Glass

Mix vodka, Cointreau and fruit juices in a cocktail shaker over ice. Strain into a chilled Swerve' Clear Stem Glass and dress with a twist of lime.

Side Car
This old favorite tastes as fresh as it did in the heyday of Swing music. Swank’s Swinger, which gives a jaunty twist to the classic martini glass, is the Side Car’s ideal vessel.

1 oz. Brandy
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
Dash of Sour Mix
1 T Sugar
Swank Martini Glasses

Shake brandy, Triple Sec and sour mix over ice and strain into a chilled, sugar-frosted Swinger or any of Swank's Martini Glasses.

The Lemon Drop
The cobalt blue stem of Swank’s Swerve' Blue Stem Glass is the perfect complement to the buttery yellow color of the Lemon Drop, a delightfully sour twist on the classic Side Car.

1½ oz. Citron Vodka
¾ oz. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Sugar + 1 T Sugar, divided
Lemon Wedges
Swank Martini Glasses

In a cocktail shaker over cracked ice, pour citron vodka, lemon juice and 1 tsp. sugar. Sugar-frost a chilled Swank Swerve' Blue Stem Glass by first rubbing the rim with a lemon wedge and then setting the juiced rim onto a plate of sugar. Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glasses, and garnish with a thin lemon wheel.

Appletini
This saucy drink is a favorite with the ladies, who love the sweet and sour blend of apple and vodka. What better presentation than Swank’s flirty Omega Treat martini glass?

2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Apple Pucker
1 dash Pineapple Juice
1 dash Sour Mix
Maraschino Cherry
Swank Martini Glasses

Combine vodka, Apple Pucker, pineapple juice and sour mix in a shaker with ice, shake well and pour into a chilled Omega Trea or any of Swank's martini glasses. Garnish with a cherry.

Chocolate Martini
Swank’s extra-large Tank glass is the perfect goblet for serving up this rich, chocolate concoction. The Hershey’s Kiss will tempt tasters to drain the Tank in seconds.

1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. White Crème de Cacao
Sweetened Cocoa Powder
Hershey's Kiss

Shake vodka and crème de cacao over ice. Frost the rim of a chilled Swank Tank with sweetened cocoa powder (hot chocolate mix will also work). Place a Hershey’s kiss point-up in the bottom of the glass. Pour cocktail into glass slowly, being careful not to disrupt the cocoa powder, which can cloud the drink. Serve with a smile.

The Well-Stocked Bar
Before you stock your bar with fine liquor, be sure you have the tools you’ll need to create a truly sublime cocktail:
• Aluminum cocktail shaker
• Strainer
• Jigger
• Paring and serrated knives
• Unique martini glasses

True cocktail connoisseurs will also want to stock up on sexy swizzle sticks, cocktail napkins and a wide variety of mixes, fresh fruit and liqueurs.

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