CLINK!
Ginning up a drink for the tennis set
Posted on Thu, Mar. 27, 2008
Sapphire Ace at the Sony Ericcson Open in Key Biscayne.
In Key Biscayne, they're serving up an ace -- the Sapphire Ace, a bright orange cocktail created for tennis fans at this weekend's Sony Ericsson Open by the makers of Bombay Sapphire Gin.
''Gin traditionally been enjoyed as a summertime drink, especially on a lazy Sunday afternoon,'' says consultant James Moreland, who came up with the drink. ``It's perfect for watching tennis.''
D.I.Y.
• Combine1 ¼ ounce gin, 1 ½ ounce mango juice, ½ ounce apricot brandy, ½ ounce simple syrup, a squeeze of lime and ice in a cocktail shaker; shake.
• Strain into a rocks glass, top with ¼ ounce grenadine and garnish with a lime wedge.
F.Y.I.
The Sapphire Ace is $9.50 at the Sapphire Lounge at the Crandon Tennis Center, 7300 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, where Moreland will host free mixology sessions 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sunday, Monday and April 1-4; sonyericssonopen.com.
JAWEED KALEEM
Herald Staff Writer
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