February 26, 2012
Oscar-Winning Cocktails
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
For Oscar Sunday, mix up a pitcher of these Oscar-themed cocktails on behalf of Voli Light Vodkas, the world's first low calorie vodka.
Sweet Revenge (inspired by "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo")
2 oz Raspberry Cocoa
2 Raspberries
2 Blackberries
1 oz apple cider
1?4 oz maple syrup
Muddle berries and maple syrup.
Add all ingredients then shake and strain
Glass: Martini
Garnish: Raspberries
APPROX CALORIES: 150
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The Golden Era (inspired by "Midnight in Paris")
1 1?2 oz Voli Orange Vanilla
2 oz Lemonade
1?2 oz agave nectar
1?2 pineapple juice
Garnish: Orange Wheel
In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Orange Vanilla, lemonade, agave nectar, pineapple juice and shake.
Strain into a martini glass
APPROX CALORIES: 144
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Crystal Cosmo
(an ode to this year's host Billy Crystal)
1 1?2 oz Voli Lyte
1 oz fresh lemon juice
2 oz Cranberry Juice
1?2 oz Agave Nectar
Top with Prosecco
Garnish: Lemon twist
In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Lyte, lemon juice, agave and shake. Stain into a martini glass and top with Prosecco
APPROX CALORIES: 150 Calories
WITHOUT PROSECCO: 140 CALORIES
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Golden Drop
2 oz Voli Lemon
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1?2 packet sweetener
Shake and strain
APPROX CALORIES: 110
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Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
