Sip Back and Relax

Tommy Bahama serves up the taste of paradise on El Paseo in Palm Desert

Tommy Bahama, the iconic island lifestyle brand, is one of my favorite places for Happy Hour here in the desert!  They are offering these three new cocktails for summer. The refreshing tonics take cues from farmers markets, using the freshest produce available. You can imbibe at Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar in The Gardens on El Paseo or, with a few easy-to-find ingredients, create them yourself.

TOMMY BAHAMA’S A BERRY PEACHY DAY 2 parts Absolut peach vodka 1/2 part simple syrup 1/2 part scratch sour 3 ripe strawberries, sliced 1 part lemon-lime soda Muddle strawberries. Add vodka, syrup, and sour. Mix and pour over ice. Add soda.
TOMMY BAHAMA’S BRITISH RICKSHAW 1 1/2 parts Hendrick’s gin 3 parts tonic 8 blueberries,  plus 3 for garnish 2 slices fresh ginger Muddle blueberries and ginger. Add gin, mix, and strain over ice. Add tonic and garnish with three blueberries on a skewer.
TOMMY BAHAMA’S AY CARAMBA 2 parts Sauza Conmemorativo 1 part Cointreau 2 parts sour mix 1 slice each red and green jalapeño 10 leaves cilantro 1/2 lime Muddle jalapeño and cilantro in lime juice. Add remaining ingredients. Shake with ice. Pour into a glass with a salted rim. This one looks like a real kicker! Cheers!  Kathy