December 12, 2011
Ring in the Holidays with Skinny Goose Cocktails
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
NEW YORK, NY - Imbibe without over-indulging this holiday season with two new light and festive cocktails from GREY GOOSE� Vodka and Master Mixologist Nick Mautone. These vegan, low-calorie twists on traditional 'nogs will bring holiday cheer into the new year without any of the guilt!
GREY GOOSE� La Poire Almond Froth
1 1/2 parts GREY GOOSE� La Poire Flavored Vodka
1/2 part brandy
1 part unsweetened almond milk
3/4 part agave nectar
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all ingredients and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into a glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Savor while decorating the tree.
GREY GOOSE® La Poire Sake Nog
1 1/2 parts GREY GOOSE� La Poire Flavored Vodka
1 tablespoon roasted pumpkin or canned pumpkin puree
3/4 part sake
2 parts rice milk
1/2 part agave nectar
Heat rice milk in a small pot or microwave until warm. Add remaining ingredients and stir well, heating to desired temperature. Garnish with star anise powder.
Enjoy while sitting by the fire.
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Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
