BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND! TAKE 20% OFF EVERYTHING WITH CODE GRATEFUL AT CHECKOUT SHOP 20% OFF → Cocktail Recipes The recipes below are our tried and true favorites that we use all year round. But when the bounty from our local Farmer’s Market inspires us, we’ll be sure to post new seasonal favorites, so be sure to come back and see what’s new. Also check out our YouTube channel "Square One Organics" for culinary style cocktail demonstrations that show how easy it is to mix up an enticing cocktail of your own, at home. Bergamot Cocktails Sherry Cobbler Square One Bergamot's full orange taste is perfect for a riff on the classic cobbler cocktail. 1 oz. Square One Bergamot 1.5 oz. Manzanilla or Dry Amontillado Sherry 2 slices of orange 3 raspberries touch of agave nectar or simple syrup Muddle one slice of orange with two raspberries. Add remaining items and shake with ice. Strain into a julep or stemless wine glass filled with crushed ice and layered with raspberries and orange. Mint sprig garnish. Amaretto Sour Amaretto is a delicious almond flavored Italian liqueur. Perfect cocktail for fall and winter. 1.5 oz. Square One Bergamot 1 oz. Luxardo Amaretto .75 oz. fresh lemon juice .25 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup 1 egg white Pour egg white and other ingredients into a mixing tin and vigorously dry shake (no ice). Add ice and shake for 30 seconds again. Strain into coupe glass. Luxardo Maraschino Cherry for garnish. Pomegranate Pearl Mix Square One Bergamot with muddled fresh berries or juice, like this cocktail featuring pomegranate. 1.5 oz. Square One Bergamot 1 oz. POM pomegranate juice .5 oz. fresh lime juice .5 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Lime twist garnish. Afternoon with Earl Bergamot citrus gives Earl Grey tea its signature floral notes and taste. In this cocktail, we bring this powerful duo together for a delightful afternoon "tea". 1.5 oz. Square One Bergamot 1.5 oz. double strength Earl Grey tea .5 oz. fresh lemon juice .75 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup Dash of orange bitters Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with orange or lemon twist. Rye Vodka Cocktails Fresh Market Gimlet Aromatic basil lends both flavor and aroma for a twist on a classic 4-5 leaves of basil, torn (also try Thai or Lemon Basil) 2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. organic agave nectar In a mixing cup muddle basil briefly with a muddling stick or back of a wooden spoon. Add crushed ice and other ingredients. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. No need for a garnish as little bits of basil will be floating in the cocktail. Strawberry Basil Spritzer Created for the Slow Food Nation 2008 event in San Francisco, this end of summer refresher starts with muddled organic strawberries and basil from County Line Harvest farm in Marin. 2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka 3 strawberries 2 basil leaves 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. agave nectar Club soda Muddle strawberries and basil in a mixing glass. Add other ingredients except club soda. Shake briefly with ice. Strain into tall Collins glass filled with ice and layered with a few slices of strawberry and basil chiffonade. Top with club soda. Serve with a straw. Rosemary Meyer Lemon Drop An herbal delight brightened by the sweetness of Meyer lemons . 2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka 1 oz. Meyer lemon juice (may substitute regular lemon juice) 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves 1 tbsp. organic honey Place rosemary leaves and honey in a mixing glass. Heat in a microwave for 5-10 seconds to melt honey. Muddle in glass for 10 seconds. Add crushed ice and other ingredients. Cover with metal mixing tin and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig. Botanical Cocktails Botanical Royale •1 oz. Square One Botanical •1/2 oz. Crème de Cassis* •Champagne or Sparkling Wine Pour Crème de Cassis and Square One Botanical into a chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne or sparkling wine. *Optional: Try other berry or floral liqueurs in place of the Crème de Cassis. Botanical Lemon Drop Square One Botanical presents an uptown version of the popular, and easy to prepare, Lemon Drop 2 oz. Square One Botanical 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup 1/2 bar spoon of absinthe Pour absinthe into chilled cocktail glass, swirl to coat the glass and shake out excess. Pour all other ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake hard and strain. Garnish with lemon twist Cucumber Cocktails The Spajito A delicate spa-like twist on a classic mojito. •2 oz. Square One Organic Cucumber Vodka •6 sprigs of fresh mint •1 tbsp. organic Agave nectar •3 tbsp. peeled and diced cucumber (preferably English) •1 lime, halved and juiced with 1 half reserved •club soda or sparkling water Remove leaves from all but one sprig of mint, reserving that sprig for garnish. Place mint leaves, agave nectar, cucumber and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. "Muddle" (mash) the contents of the shaker with a wooden spoon or muddler for at least 30 seconds. Strain the liquid into a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Add the cucumber vodka and the lime half and stir. Fill glass to desired level with soda water. Garnish with the remaining sprig of mint. Cool Collins 2 oz. Square One Cucumber 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. agave nector or simple syrup soda Combine in a cocktail tin with ice. Shake hard and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with soda. Stir and garnish with a cucumber wheel. Option: reduce agave nectar/simple syrup to 1/4 oz. and add pear, elderflower or other liqueur. Aromatherapy 2 oz. Square One Cucumber 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. agave nectar 1/2 bar spoon rosewater 3 drops orange bitters ginger beer/ale or Square One Organic Spicy Ginger Syrup Layer cucumber wheels interspersed within ice in a Collins glass. Combine all ingredients, except soda, with ice in mixing glass and shake to blend. Strain into prepared glass and top with ginger beer. Basil Cocktails Oaxacan Lemonade 2 oz. Square One Basil 1/2tsp. Mezcal 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. agave nectar or simple syrup 2 cilantro leaves (save 1 for garnish) Tear cilantro leaf and put into mixing cup. Combine and shake with ice. Pour, with ice, into a rocks tumbler glass or strain into a cocktail glass. Strawberry-Basil Martini 1 1/2 oz. Square One Basil 1 1/2 oz. sour mix or Square One Organic Lively Lemon Cocktail Mix 1 oz. strawberry purée 1/4 oz. agave nectar Optional: sparkling wine float or splash of ginger ale Garnish: strawberry slit halfway Pour all ingredients (except bubbles if using) into cocktail tin filled with ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Strain into cocktail glass and float splash of bubbly, if desired. Place strawberry on glass rim. BACK TO TOP Ginger Garden 1 1/2 oz. Square One Basil 1 oz. fresh Meyer or regular lemon juice 3/4 oz. simple syrup or agave nectar 1 Bar spoon of chopped ginger or 1 teaspoon of Square One Organic Spicy Ginger Syrup Basil leaf or lemon twist as garnish Combine all other ingredients into a mixing cup with ice. Shake well and double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a basil leaf or lemon twist For recipes using our spirits and mixers together, check out our mixer recipes! 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