Friday, December 5, 2008

COCKTAIL HOUR -- ACAI BERRY AMAZON MARTINI

Acai Berry is all the rage. Well, in California anyway.

It has powerful antioxidant capabilities. Some believe it promotes weight loss. The juice, in my opinion, is delicious.  


Acai Berry supplements are sold in most vitamin shops, but the juice is not that easy to find. The berries are highly perishable, so you will only find it in pill or juice form. I found this juice at Whole Foods.



Acai Berry Martini
Makes 2 - 3 oz. Martinis

2 oz. Acai Berry Juice
2 oz. Belvedere Vodka
2 oz. Hendrick's Gin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lime juice

Add sugar, vodka and gin to shaker. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add ice and lime juice and shake vigorously. Pour and serve with a lime twist garnish. 

For a non-alcoholic martini -- substitute sparkling water or 7-up in place of the alcohol.