Terra Americana

What's that song?  "The snow, it's snowing, the winds are blowing...can we weather this storm.."  I am sure I have it all wrong, but the words are streaming through my head.  It's winter.  It's cold and it's snowing.  It's time to put the screws to this weather.  A touch of sun and warmth is what is called for on this blustery day as the sun goes passed the yard arm.

• 1 cup orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed
• 1/4 cup vodka (I like Vikingford Potato Vodka)
• 2 splashs Cointreau
• 1/2 cup gingerale

Pour the first 3 ingredients in a shaker with 4 cubes of ice.  Shake vigorously for a couple minutes.  Divide the gingerale between two rocks glasses, with or without ice.   Pour the contents of the shaker over the gingerale.  

More great ideas for a snowy day:

• Seafood Chowder from Cape Breton

• Potato Chive Bread

• Caramel Apple Slab Pie

• Cinnamon Hot Toddy

Photo Credit:  Julie T Cecchini