SALOON IN THE SKY

SALOON IN THE SKY
1 ounce Kentucky Bourbon
1/2 ounce applejack or apple brandy
1/2 ounce Grand Marnier

I've traveled to one of my favorite places today-- Ellicottville, New York -- to enjoy the mountains and to tackle the SKY HIGH zip line course. To start the theme weekend out right, I had a cocktail called the SALOON IN THE SKY. It is from my New Orleans cocktail book, In the Land of Cocktails. It is a popular cocktail at jazz funerals, celebrations of life that sound like a hell of a lot of fun.

To make the SALOON IN THE SKY, you'll need the three potent alcohols listed above. Put them in a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake vigorously, and strain into a rocks glass. Fill that rocks glass with ice and serve.

You may want to let the ice melt a bit, because the SALOON IN THE SKY is
strong enough to send you to the moon. Yet, it's also a bit of heaven. The apple and orange flavors compliment the bourbon nicely and make it tolerable - pleasurable even by the time you reach the bottom of the glass. Hubby said it reminded him of Benedictine brandy and Elisa said it smells like old feet. Have your own celebratory party and see for yourself. Don't stop until you are Sky High.

Drink Up^
Cocktail Connie