KICKSTART COCKTAIL

THE KICKSTART

1 measure Bacardi 151 Rum

½ measure wild strawberry liqueur

½ measure Orange Curacao

1 can Red Bull (8.4 ounces)

The KICKSTART cocktail is a Hubby invention. As always, necessity is the mother of invention and when Hubby went to make himself an RBV (Red Bull and vodka) tonight, he found that we were out of vodka. He's one of those crazy people who gets up at 5:30 am, so whenever we are when going out on a weekend night, a little Red Bull helps. Hence, the KICKSTART, made from Red Bull and other various ingredients found in our well-stocked bar.

To make what he named the KICKSTART cocktail, Hubby put the ingredients listed above into a tall cocktail glass, added lots of ice, stirred and garnished with a slice of lemon. Like an RBV, Red Bull is the dominant flavor in this cocktail. But the strawberry and orange liqueurs add a lovely taste dimension that will make you say “yum” after taking your first sip. The flammable Bacardi 151 adds quite a punch, and ensures that the KICKSTART will both wake you up and get you buzzed. We are heading out to an Italian restaurant for dinner to celebrate my good friend Niki’s birthday, where the focus will be wine. And thanks to the KICKSTART, anyone who got up too early won’t be whining.

Drink Up^

Cocktail Connie