Sexy Springtime Sips

Spring is in full swing and that means it's time for fruity, refreshing cocktails.  The cocktail connoisseurs at www.MyDrinkOn.com have put together a list of recipes from the nation's top mixologists are delicious and easy to make at home:

The Last Word (Masa's - San Francisco, CA)

     -3/4 oz. Midori Melon Liquor

     -1/2 oz. your favorite brand of gin

     -1 maraschino cherry

     -Sprig of mint

Add Midori, gin and ice into martini shaker.  Shake well.  Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with cherry and mint.

Clementine Crush (Abe & Arthur's, New York City, NY)

     -2 oz. Svedka Clementine

     -2 oz. orange juice

     -1/2 oz. triple sec

     -Splash of Sprite

Pour all ingredients into a glass with ice and stir.

Frozen Peach Margarita (www.MarthaStewart.com)

     -16 oz. package frozen sliced peaches

     -3/4 c. tequila (any brand)

     -1/4 c. triple sec

     -1/4 c. fresh lime juice

     -1 c. sugar

     -1 c. ice cube

Combine all ingrediants in a blender.  Puree until smooth.  Serve immediately in margarita glass.

The Flirtini (The Bombay Club - New Orleans, LA)

     -2 1/2 oz. vodka (any brand)

     -1/2 oz. Chambord

     -1 oz. pineapple juice

     -1/2 oz. triple sec

     -1 1/2 oz. lime juice

     -Sparkling wine (any brand)

Add all ingredients in martini shaker with ice.  Shake well.  Strain into chilled martini glass.