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Cocktail Hour

Jul 23, 2012 ·

{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!)

¼ c. fresh squeezed tangerine juice

¼ c. vodka

1 tbls. pomegranate seeds

1 tbls. lime juice

½ tbls agave

¼ 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

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Comments

  1. Blair says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:17 am

    Blerg-that dress is adorbs.

  2. Alicia says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:30 am

    Yes, this DVF dress is adorable and the Uptown Screwdriver sounds delicious... taking note!

  3. Lindsay D says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Love your new frock... Like your hair like that too, mine is similar, you've inspired me to give it some waves...

    • Jen says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:36 am

      It is the easiest thing in the whole world! I use caruso steam rollers and then just touch it up with a curling or straightening iron.

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