{Tangerine Pomegranate Cooler or The Uptown Screwdriver}

After spending the better part of last week in white linen and bikinis on the beach, I found myself craving a silky dress and a cocktail with the husband this weekend.  Rather than go out, we invited a couple of friends over for a quiet and low-key backyard fete.  The dress part of the equation was a no-brainer– this little Diane von Furstenberg number is my first fall purchase and, while a bit premature, I couldn’t wait to put her to good use!

While I am always up to try a new cocktail recipe ,no matter how odd the ingredient combination, my husband tends to be a creature of habit in this arena; he will only drink screwdrivers!  Not one to be deterred by a challenge, I set out to invent a cocktail that he couldn’t resist and I do believe I did succeed!  Without further ado ladies and gents, I bring you, what I like to call, the Uptown Screwdriver:

The secret to this recipe is all fresh squeezed juice, especially the tangerines!

Ingredients (Makes 2):

(note: I know ounces are more commonly used in beverage making, but I prefer tablespoons– hope you don’t mind!)

1/4 c. fresh squeezed tangerine juice

1/4 c. vodka

1 tbls. pomegranate seeds

1 tbls. lime juice

1/2 tbls agave

1/4 c. club soda, champagne, or Sprite Zero– depending on if you want your cocktail less sweet, more sweet, or skinny.

ice

extra tangerines for garnishing

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the pomegranate seeds with the agave.  Add tangerine juice, lime juice, vodka and ice.  Shake well.  Pour over ice.  Top each glass with 2 tablespoons of club soda/champagne/Sprite Zero.  Garnish if you wish.

Photography: Aaron Pinkston

Glasses: Pottery Barn

Dress: Diane von Furstenberg

Jewelry: Target

Shoes: J.Crew

Enjoy!

PS. Anyone seen the new Miss Wu collection by Jason Wu?  It is so good!  You must check it out!

xo