Artisan Vineyard Notes
Characteristics: A brandy-infused sweet white wine, barrel aged for 2 years, fortified to 21% alcohol and lightly sweet. Our golden nectar has flavors of peaches, figs and honey. See FOOD PAIRINGS for a dream cocktail recipe.
SERVICE IDEAS FOR SOLARIS: -as an Aperitif; serve chilled -as a Cocktail over ice; try with pineapple juice or club soda (or both!) -add a slice of fresh ginger – warm it on a cold winter day -with Appetizers; cured meats, marcona almonds, green olives -for dessert; serve at room temp; then linger at the table -with dessert; fruit tarts in a buttery pastry -as the perfect match for a Knudsen caramel -refrigerate after opening; or leave in the liquor cabinet until your next glass
Food Pairings: Well... cocktails are sometimes just the dish you wish food could be...
From the Red Stag Supper Club, here's Ole's recipe for the Lemongrass-Solaris cocktail -just the sip to hit the spot!
Lemongrass Vodka:
750 mL organic vodka
3/4 c chopped lemongrass
peel of 1 lime
Steep 7 days.
Cocktail:
2 parts Alexis Bailly Solaris
1 part lemongrass vodka
Stir until well-chilled. Strain.
Garnish with lemon twist.
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