In The Mix

IN THE MIX
NATALIE BOVIS-NELSEN, AKA THE LIQUID MUSE,
SERVES UP THE BEST DRINKS OF THE SEASON JUST FOR YOU

Any good imbiber knows you are what you drink. With summer here, there’s no time like the present to
shake things up a bit by trying a cocktail that suits your mood and speaks to your personality. Here,
in-demand master mixologist and creator of www.theliquidmuse.com Natalie Bovis-Nelsen pours over
some potent potables that are perfectly suited to your persona.

FOR THE HIPSTER PARENT: THE NEGRONI Refreshing, classic and cool, the Negroni is a fab alternative to the Cosmo. My own twist on it is what I call the the Liquid Muse Nelsen Negroni, which incorporates a little freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. 1 ounce gin 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce grapefruit juice 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth Orange wheel Shake gin, Campari and grapefruit juice, with ice. Pour into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with sweet vermouth. Garnish with orange wheel.
FOR THE PARTYING PARENT: THE OLD-FASHIONED The social set should go for a good ol’ whiskey drink like the Old-Fashioned. With the resurgence of classic cocktails in bars across the country, this is my version of a drink that is both sophisticated and packs enough of a wallop to get the party started! 2 ounces rye whiskey 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar 1 squeeze of lemon Stir all ingredients in an ice-filled rocks glass.
FOR THE PREPPY PARENT: THE BELLINI This year, the Bellini celebrates its 60th anniversary. First created in Venice, Italy, in honor of an Italian count, the Bellini is presented in a champagne flute. Elegant, refreshing and refined, it’s the perfect complement to summer dining al fresco or a warm-weather brunch. Izod not included. 1 ounce white peach puree A whisper of vermouth Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) Pour the white peach puree into a champagne flute. Slowly add chilled Prosecco. Top with a few drops of sweet Italian vermouth.
FOR THE GREEN PARENTS: THE LIQUID MUSE “GREEN” AND WHITE SANGRIA Environmentalist parents would do well to whip up a pitcher of this eco- and taste-bud-friendly drink. It’s great to serve at a summer barbecue (organic fare only, of course) or a cocktail party—and it’s nice to know that you’re supporting sustainable farming in the process. 2 cups chopped organic, seasonal fruits (I use mango, kiwi, peach, plum and pear) 3/4 cup Square One Organic Vodka 1/4 cup organic raw brown simple syrup (see recipe below) Bonterra Organic Sauvignon Blanc Place chopped fruit in a glass bowl and douse with vodka and simple syrup. Marinate in refrigerator for several hours. When ready to serve, spoon two tablespoons of fruit mixture into a bowl-shaped wine glass. Then, fill halfway with Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc. Organic raw brown simple syrup: Two parts organic raw brown sugar to one part purified water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for three minutes, stirring constantly. Cool and refrigerate.

For more great tips and sips from the Liquid Muse, go to www.theliquidmuse.com. Cheers!