The Cow Jumped Over the Moon Cocktail Recipe |
The Cow Jumped Over the Moon (photo by Alvimann, courtesy of morgueFile.com)
One trend we have been happy to see in recent years is the flourishing of artisanal spirits makers across the country. The American Distillers Institute’s Directory now lists companies representing 40 states. They sometimes get referred to as micro-distilleries, but regardless of size there is a widely shared dedication to crafting the highest quality liquors from the purest ingredients.
Vermont Spirits vodkas are hand-crafted in New England’s Green Mountain State. Originally established in 1998, the company has made steady strides over the years, but their approach to distilling has remained unchanged. As Vermont Spirits’ distiller Harry Gorman says:
Our vodkas are triple-distilled using only local spring water and receiving a very light charcoal filtration at the end of each cycle. Our goal is to produce vodkas with flavor….not flavored vodkas, and we distill each batch with the spirits connoisseur and lover of fine food in mind.
Our friend Linda West Eckhardt, a James Beard Award-winning author, has come up with a recipe for a light refresher that allows the superb flavor of the premium vodka to come through. Here is what Linda has to say about the base spirit and her recipe:
Here’s a pure, crystalline vodka made in Vermont from milk sugar. Yes, that’s right. Yet another great product from your friendly milk cow. Triple distilled, small batches, and it’s lactose free as well as carb free. So there. It’s really good, kept in the freezer and just sipped by the thimble full from a tiny glass. But for special occasions, here’s a real low-carb cocktail. A dieter’s delight. Yum.
A perfect drink to toast the intrepid entrepreneurs who have created a new industry built on integrity and making life a little more fun. Cheers!
Ingredients for 1 Drink
• 1 Ounce Vermont White Vodka
• 1 Ounce white rum
• 1 Ounce orange liqueur
• 1/2 Ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice + lemon slices
Preparation
1. Shake over crushed ice until foamy then strain into a martini glass.
2. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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Linda West Eckhardt
To learn more about Linda West Eckhardt’s most recent work on healthy weight control, go to: The Silver Cloud Diet
To get a look at a book of Linda’s quick and easy recipes for a low carb diet, go to: The High-Protein Cookbook: More than 150 healthy and irresistibly good low-carb dishes that can be on the table in thirty minutes or less
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