A modern spin on the Salty Dog

Distilled

I just love exotically flavored carbonated beverages, this concoction was a simple combination of my Jamaican favorite, Ting, a grapefruit flavored soda and my old stand-by, vodka. For this particular cocktail, I used a rather large highball glass, rimming it with just a touch of kosher salt, splashed a generous amount of vodka over ice and finished it off with a pour of Ting.

The tanginess of the grapefruit conceals the alcohol and the saltiness on the rim is a nice counterpoint to the sweetness of the fruit soda.

I used Tito's vodka, made in Austin, TX. It is five times distilled and the best quality vodka available at that price point. Of course, when I've got a little extra cash to spend, I always prefer Ciroc, Ketel One or Grey Goose.

There have been no outstanding wines lately, but you know that YOU will be the first to know.

Salut

Awesome Trade and Consumer Events in June

Hey folks!

Just wanted to let you know of some incredible wine dinners and tastings going on this month in the area.

Just to wet your palates: Women for Winesense event at the Viking showroom! Susanna Balbo at Lanny's! Argentine wine social at The Woodlands!!

Check out the following links to these spectacular wine events.

www.womenforwinesense.com

www.texacaliwines.com/whowhenwhere.cfm

Don't miss them, they will be invaluable opportunities to speak with the winemakers and taste their wonderful hand crafted art.

Salut