Wednesday, February 13, 2013

My Funny Clementine

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I always buy a big box of clementine oranges this time of year because I see them at the grocery store.  My kids (and hubby) only get excited for the first clementines and the rest sit uneaten.  So I was looking at these sad "unloved" little clementines and decided to make a Valentine's drink out of them.  I will provide 2 adult (alcohol) versions and one kid friendly version. Hope all the clementines in the world get some Valentine love.   Cheers!


Ingredients Alcohol Version 1:
4-5 clementines peeled and juiced (makes about 4 oz of juice)
2 oz vodka (or more if you want it stronger)
1 oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur
juice of half a lemon

Directions:
Muddle or blend peeled clementines until it juices.  Strain away all the pulp and pieces until you have a smooth clementine juice.  Then add all other ingredients and shake or stir together with ice.  Pour into martini glasses and serve.  Enjoy.

Ingredients Alcohol Version 2:
4-5 clementines peeled and juiced (makes about 4 oz of juice)
8oz prosecco or champagne (or more if you want it stronger)
splash of lemon

Directions:
Muddle or blend peeled clementines until it juices.  Strain away all the pulp and pieces until you have a smooth clementine juice.  Pour into 4 glasses.  Top off with prosecco and lemon juice.  Serve.  Enjoy.
  
Ingredients Non-Alcohol Version (Kid-Friendly):
4-5 clementines peeled and juiced (makes about 4 oz of juice)
2 oz sparkling apple cider
juice of half a lemon

Directions:
Muddle or blend peeled clementines until it juices.  Strain away all the pulp and pieces until you have a smooth clementine juice.  Pour into 4 glasses.  Top off with sparkling cider and lemon juice.  Serve.  Enjoy.

 
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