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We have been so lucky to get to partner with Bethany from Flower & Fig on all of our Party for Her kits so when we knew she was designing the menu for the Make Her Happy kit, we couldn’t wait to see the stunning cheese board that she would come up with. Pair it with a delicious cocktail (or mocktail if you prefer) from our friends at Dram Apothecary and you have the perfect happy hour made!

The Silver Queen Gin Cocktail

*Makes 1 drink 

Ingredients:

– 1 1/2 oz. good Gin, we suggest Hendricks for it’s floral quality or CapRock

– 1/2 oz. DRAM Pine Syrup, or similar

– 1/2 oz. Leopold’s 3 Pins Alpine Herbal Liqueur

– 1 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice

– 5 shakes DRAM Citrus Medica Bitters, or similar

 

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker over ice and shake well. Strain into a fresh glass. If making into a punch simply incorporate all of the ingredients in a punchbowl, stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve. It is best to fine strain the grapefruit juice for a punch.

 

The Lavish Charcuterie Board

*Serves 4-6 

Ingredients:

– 4 oz. goat cheese

– 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese

– 4 oz. brie wheel

– 4 oz. gruyere cheese

– 6 oz. peppered salami

– 6 oz. sliced prosciutto

– 1/2 cup almonds

– 1/2 cup cashews

– 1/2 cup dried cranberries

– 1 sliced apple

– 1 sliced pear

– 2 small bunches grapes

– 1/4 cup local honey

– assorted crackers

– 1 french baguette

 

optional additions: olives, roasted garlic, fig jam  

 

Directions:

Set out cheeses one hour before serving to soften. Rinse and slice fruits, lightly coating with lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange all items on a large board and provide small plates for serving.

 

*Click here  to get the full Make Her Happy Party Kit!

 

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