Your zodiac sign is thought to be able to determine everything from your personality to what kind of year you’re going to have. As it turns out, it can also determine what cocktail you might like. Or rather, we can take those personality predictions and match them to delicious cocktails with some of the same properties.
Whether you’re a “Spicy Buck” Aries or a Peach Thyme Bellini Libra, here are a few delicious drinks matched to your zodiac sign.
Capricorn (December 22nd-January 19th)
Qualities: Loyal, Straightforward, Ambitious
Cocktail: Ruffino Negroni
Ingredients:
1 oz. sweet vermouth
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. lightly sparkling wine
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Orange wedge
Directions: Combine vermouth and Campari in an ice-filled glass. Top with sparkling wine, stir to combine and garnish.
Aquarius (January 20th-February 18th)
Qualities: Witty, Trendsetter, Innovative
Cocktail: Not Your Average Cocktail
Ingredients:
4 oz. Kim Crawford Pinot Noir
3 tbsp. powdered baking cocoa or sweet ground chocolate
3 oz. hot coffee
3/4 oz. crème de cacao (brown or white)
3/4 oz. crème de menthe
dollop whipped cream (optional)
Directions: Pre-warm small insulated “shot” cups. In a saucepan, combine baking cocoa with hot coffee to make into a rich syrup. Add crème de cacao and Kim Crawford Pinot Noir and stir until ingredients are hot. Pour into pre-warmed cups in 2-3 oz servings. Garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream (optional).
Pisces (February 19th-March 20th)
Qualities: Alluring, Imaginative, Free-Spirited
Cocktail: Kim De La Crème
Ingredients:
1 bottle Kim Crawford Rosé, well chilled
3 cups sliced strawberries
1/3 cup sugar
Club soda
1 carton vanilla ice cream
Edible flowers to garnish
Directions: Makes 5 servings. In a medium bowl mix the strawberries and sugar. Cover and let sit for 30-90 mins mixing occasionally. Divide the strawberries and any kuices between 5 rocks glasses, add wine and a splash of club soda. Top with a generous scoop of ice cream. Garnish with your favorite edible flowers.
Aries (March 21st-April 19th)
Qualities: Assertive, Brave, Optimistic
Cocktail: Spicy Buck
Ingredients:
2 oz. Casa Noble Reposado Tequila
2 thin slices jalapeño
1 tbsp. sliced ginger
1 oz. lemon juice
.75 oz. simple syrup
Ginger ale or ginger beer
Dash bitters
Lemon wedge
Directions: Muddle jalapeño, ginger, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker; add ice.
Shake until chilled. Strain into glass over ice, top with ginger ale or ginger beer; add bitters. Garnish with lemon wedge.
Taurus (April 20th-May 20th)
Qualities: Reliable, Patient, Generous
Cocktail: Matcha Tea-Sur
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. matcha green tea powder
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
1 tbsp. sugar
Gold leaf for garnish
Single serving
Directions: Whisk matcha powder with water using bamboo whisk until smooth. Mix Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc with sugar. Combine tea and wine mixture. Garnish with gold leaf.
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