As I’ve mentioned previously, there’s nothing like a great mixer to make a fabulous cocktail.  It’s not easy to come up with unique cocktails on a regular basis (as you’ve seen with my inconsistent posting habits).  But this past weekend I stopped in my local liquor store and spent awhile perusing the mixers section.  Sometimes you start with the booze and sometimes you start with the mixer!  Doesn’t really matter as long as you come up with something tasty.

So I found this Powell & Mahoney All Natural Blood Orange Mimosa Cocktail Mixer and my mind was racing with all the possibilities.  Mimosas (that was an easy one), margaritas, martinis- so many options.  My first creation was the Blood Orange Daiquiri.  So easy to make and only three ingredients- and not too sweet.  Enjoy one or two during these last couple weeks of summer. (The mix is available at retailers like Total Wine, Target, Bevmo, and also online. )

Blood Orange Daiquiri

3 oz white rum

2-3 oz Blood Orange mixer

Juice of one lime

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.  Garnish with an orange slice if you are so inclined.