Starving Artist Cocktail Recipes

BLOODY MARY BAR

Steps:

• For the Bloody Mary base: In a large pitcher, stir to combine the tomato juice, clam and tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
• For the Bloody Mary bar: Set up a large table with glasses, ice in a bucket with tongs, vodka and the remaining Bloody Mary bar ingredients and garnishes. Have stirring sticks, straws and toothpicks available to skewer garnishes.

FANCY FARMER'S COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Place the peach-and-mint ice mold in a large punch bowl. Add the vodka, creme de cassis, peach syrup, lime juice and champagne. To serve, ladle into glasses over ice.
• Place the peaches and mint in the bottom of a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan, and fill with cold water to about 1 inch from the top. Freeze until set, about 24 hours.
• To unmold, let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or dip pan in a warm water bath for 10 to 20 seconds, then invert.
• Place the peaches, sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the sugar dissolves and the peaches have softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender; blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

SWEET PEA SPRINGTIME MIMOSA

Steps:

• Combine the peas and the cooled Simple Syrup in a blender and puree until smooth.
• Add 1 ounce of the pureed sweet pea mixture to each Champagne flute. Add 1/4 ounce of elderflower liqueur to each. Top off with some chilled champagne and a mint leaf for garnish.
• Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool completely.