Based on the positive response we received from our last blog post and the interest it generated on this subject, we have decided to author a series called “Cocktails & Carry-out” for your enjoyment and reference. Please remember to bookmark this blog and feel free to come back often to revisit these delicious recipes.
This week, we’re taking a look at drinks you can pair with pizza! Whether you top your pie with just cheese, pepperoni, or even the controversial pineapple, enjoy your slice with these MurLarkey cocktails to perfectly complement your culinary experience.
The Luigi
Even if you can’t stand pineapple on your pizza, this mouth-watering cocktail will balance out the savory with some sweet heat.
1.5 oz MurLarkey Smokehouse Whiskey
3.5 oz pineapple juice
Garnish: Pineapple slice
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with pineapple slice.
Smokehouse Bloody Mary
Bring out the spice in the pepperoni or the juiciness of the tomato sauce with this MurLarkey favorite.
1.5 oz MurLarkey Smokehouse Whiskey
4.5 oz Bloody Mary mix
1 Lemon wedge
1 Lime wedge
Garnish: Lemon wedge, lime wedge, celery & jerky (optional)
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Pour into a highball glass rimmed with spicy salt. Garnish with lemon wedge, lime wedge and celery. Garnish with jerky (optional).
Negroni
The botanicals in our gin and the Italian herbs in the sauce are a match made in culinary heaven.
1 oz MurLarkey ImaGINation Gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth
Garnish: Orange peel
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and stir well. Pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with orange peel.
Papino
A light and refreshing beer alternative to balance out the fat and salt.
1.5 oz MurLarkey ImaGINation Gin
2 oz sour mix
2 lime slices
3 cucumber wheels
Club soda
Garnish: Cucumber wheel & lime wedge
In a cocktail shaker muddle 3 cucumber wheels and 2 lime slices. Add sour mix, gin, and ice and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with cucumber wheel and lime wedge.
Heritage Manhattan
Complement your New York slice with this flavorful drink that packs a 100-proof punch.
2 oz MurLarkey Heritage Whiskey
1 oz sweet vermouth
3 dashes aromatic bitters
Garnish: Luxardo cherry
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and stir well. Pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with Luxardo cherry.
Divine Martini
Smooth, melty cheese paired with a smooth, clean vodka. A pizza party with class.
2 oz MurLarkey Divine Clarity Vodka
Dash of olive juice
Garnish: 3 olives
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with 3 olives.
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