And yes, it has been a while since I posted a new adult beverage recipe. But in one of my internet searches, I came across this recipe. And I printed the recipe out for Mr. C. This was quite a long time ago, so I haven’t a clue where I stumbled upon this amazing mixture of ingredients. But if you know me at all, for me to qualify a drink by stating that it is amazing, you know it must be just that! Because I am a martini girl with an occasional foray into margarita world. And even then, it must be one of Mr. C’s margaritas. Because all the rest are just not going to hold up to any kind of scrutiny! (And yes, I am very, very spoiled!)

But the other evening, Mr. C. told me I really should take a sip of this new to us cocktail. If I hadn’t had a martini already in hand, I would have stolen, yes stolen, the drink from him. It was that good!

Now of course, there is a caveat regarding this drink. You need to use really good booze. And no bottled lemon juice. You need the real thing for this drink. Period! (Actually, you should be using the real thing ALL THE TIME.) But you already know that! Right?!

The moon is shining in on me as I write. The mid-term elections are over. And I have decided to accept whatever outcome is declared. I will continue to believe in the goodness of most people. And the ability for intelligent people to understand that not all people are created equal. Which BTW, was very hard for me to understand when I was younger. Because I am no Einstein! I thought if people just worked harder, they too could achieve their goals. What I didn’t understand is that not everyone has goals. Or has the time, money, intelligence, or inclination to set goals. Some people are just too busy putting food on the table and cloths on their children’s back. Their only “goal” is to survive.

And now, at my ripe old age, I care more about the welfare of these people then I ever expected to feel. How can any person working 2-3 jobs at minimum wage set lofty goals for themselves? They just need to make ends meet. And why is that so hard for some who were blessed with intelligence, decent values ingrained from childhood, and a standard of living 98% of the world envies, not care about others who are not as blessed. It boggles my mind.

But I can’t change the world. But I can help people think by the words I write and the opinions I express. If I help only one person stop and think about someone less fortunate than themselves, showing pity rather than disdain, I will consider myself a success!

Peace and love to all.

2 oz. Armagnac or VSOP Cognac

1 oz. Cointreau

¾ oz. fresh lemon juice

superfine or granulated sugar, to coat the rim of the cocktail glass, opt.

lemon twist, for garnish, opt.  

Prepare cocktail glass by making a slit in a lemon wedge and running the cut edge around the rim of the glass. Then dip the rim in a saucer of sugar to create a thin crust. Chill the glass until needed.

Combine Armagnac, Cointreau, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well until chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with a twist of lemon peel. Add ice if you like your cocktail cold.