Friday

I am so feeling below… who says we can’t treat everyday, somedays or most days, like a good day for a party?

It’s Friday, have a party yourself there is no better person to celebrate, start today!

Today’s NY Times, ” What to Cook this Weekend, by Sam Sifton.. began: Good morning. It’d be nice to have a cocktail party this weekend, even if the guests are imaginary, or just you and yours. You could cut some raw vegetables to serve with this ridiculously good green dip. You could make deviled eggs, tuna-stuffed piquillo peppers or tempura-fried green beans. Those and an ice-cold Martinez would make for a fine early evening.

Signature Cocktail of the Week!

Ingredients

2 oz rye whiskey
.25 oz pure maple syrup (grade A Amber is recommended. For a richer version try grade B)
3 dashes chocolate bitters
Orange twist with scorched orange oil

Instructions

Add all ingredients to an old fashioned glass with a large piece of ice. Stir thoroughly. Release the oils from the orange zest through a flaming wood pick over the surface of the drink and serve.

Resource, Town and Country Magazine, via Water Grill Restaurant

Enjoy the weekend!