Peach Martini - Cocktail or Mocktail

Two large fresh peaches , peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks 1 tablespoon simple syrup*

3 ounces premium vodka (omit if making mocktail version)

½ cup crushed ice

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth.

Pour into two martini glasses and enjoy immediately!

Makes two drinks.

* To make simple syrup, place 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated white sugar in a small sauce pan and bring it to a full boil. Turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely before using it. Any extra can be stored in a glass jar in your refrigerator.

Grey Goose Mediterranean Mary

Grey Goose Mediterranean Mary MIX
3 heaping Tbsp. of pre-made olive tapenade
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1.2 tsp. dried basil
1 heaping tsp. celery salt
1 heaping tsp. fresh ground black pepper
32 oz. tomato juice
5 tsp. hot sauce
2 oz. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with a tight-fitting lid. Close the pitcher and shake vigorously. Prepare up to four days in advance.

COCKTAIL
1 1/2 parts Grey Goose vodka or Grey Goose Le Citron
1 part dry sherry
3 parts Mediterranean Mary Mix
2 Tbsp. coarse salt and lemon wedge for rimming

Rub the juice side of a lemon on the outer-edge of a tall glass then roll the glass lip in coarse salt. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into prepared glass and present with a cucumber spear and olive.