But I say, why wait until summer? It's winter citrus season and citrus is at it's best! I fully plan to go back to the grocery store for more honey tangerines before they disappear. Traditionally, this is a summer cocktail when the days are long and sticky-hot and nothing quenches a parched throat quite like a sweet and refreshing lemon cocktail. I could drink this literally all day it was so tasty! And it would make a fabulous mocktail as well (minus the gin) for those who are not drinking alcohol. After unloading my groceries (the part I DO NOT love) I juiced a handful and went to work mixing up a pitcher of Honey Tangerine Collins Cocktails.Ī delicious twist on the classic Tom Collins cocktail made with tangerine juice, lemon juice (Meyer lemons if you have them), gin, simple syrup and soda water. "Perfect for cocktails!" I said, and bought a bag. The Honey Tangerine was super sweet, juicy and vibrantly orange in the middle with unfortunately large seeds. By the way, if you are ever unsure about something in the produce department, ask for a sample! So, naturally I asked the produce man (what is the appropriate title here?) to cut one open so that I could try it. It was Honey Tangerine and a strange shade of greenish-orange. Now why in the world would I stop for ugly citrus you might ask? Well, because I'm weird like that and food is my jam. I was meandering through the produce section when the ugliest looking citrus caught my eye. Honey Tangerine Collins cocktails inspired by my latest rendezvous with the grocery store. If that makes me a freak friends, then let my freak flag fly! Hey, I have an Aunt who actually enjoys doing laundry so, how weird am I now? Ha! But seriously, is anyone else with me on this? Anyone? Anyone? Are you still reading? 's Thursday which in my college days was basically Friday so I'm posting a cocktail. It's weirdly satisfying, inspirational, and fun for me to go to the grocery store.
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