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The Co-Pilot is January 24th Drink of the Day!!

January 24, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

This is a cocktail that I came up with using some liqueurs I have just acquired. The aromatic characteristics of these was hard to resist, and with the resurrection of the classic Aviator Cocktail, I felt I could add yet another flavor to it to enhance their presence in the drink even more. The slight hint of vanilla and citrus, then adding vodka instead of gin proved worthy enough for me to make this today’s drink of the day. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

To go back on the vanilla flavor, I lightened it up by adding vodka with no flavoring. I didn’t want to go overboard with this flavor. When making drinks with overpowering aromas, it is important to find balance.

Co-Pilot Cocktail

1 oz. Vodka

1/2 oz. Vanilla Infused Vodka

1/4 oz. Maraschino Liqueur

1/4 oz. Creme de Violette

1 oz. Orange Juice

Method: In a mixing glass filled with ice, add all the ingredients to measure. Cap off with a tin and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

This Day in History:

41 - Roman emperor Gaius Caesar, better known as Caligula, was murdered.

1848 - Gold was first discovered in California, at Sutter’s Mill. President Polk would not announce this until December. That’s when the gold rush began.

1908 - Robert Baden-Powell organized the first Boy Scout meeting.

1972 - Japanese soldier, Shoichi Yokoi, was discovered in the jungles of Guam, hiding there for 28 years still believing World War II was going on.

Notable Birthday:

Evangelist, Oral Roberts, was born on this date in 1918.

Notable Quote:

“I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade….and find someone who’s life has given them vodka, and have a party.” - Ron White