Recipe: Weekend Cocktail Duo

With so many reasons to celebrate, it’s time to unwind and raise our glasses to future adventures and reuniting with travel friends soon. Two of our perennial favorites for a late afternoon refreshment on deck – a Champagne Cocktail and a Ginny Hendrick’s – are the perfect way to welcome the weekend and toast to the bright new beginnings on the horizon. Choose the one that suits your mood, shake it up and know that we can’t wait to welcome you back on board very soon. Cheers!

Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Serves 1

INGREDIENTS
1 sugar cube
4 drops Angostura® bitters
½ ounce brandy
¼ ounce Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
4 ounces chilled Champagne
Orange twist, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Place the sugar cube in a Champagne glass and saturate with the Angostura bitters. Then add the spirits. Top with Champagne and stir. Garnish with the orange twist and serve.

Ginny Hendrick’s Recipe
Serves 1

INGREDIENTS
2 lime wedges
1 cucumber slice
2 ounces Hendrick’s Gin
½ ounce sour apple liqueur
½ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup

DIRECTIONS
Muddle the limes and cucumber in a mixing glass. Add the rest of the ingredients, plus a few ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy.

As you sip and celebrate this weekend, explore our alluring and diverse destinations and plan your next great adventure.