Bronx

Aromatherapy

It may be dark and damp outside, but it's bright and warm somewhere, because the oranges are only pennies per pound at the market. Juicing a pile of oranges and making orange peel twists for cocktails is like winter therapy; the orange oils from the peels spritz the kitchen. By the time our guests are knocking, the wet, tense commute is a just a foggy memory.

Citrus Cocktail Recipes These mixed drink recipes call for fresh oranges, limes, or lemons. Orange Tabby -- this cocktail includes a tangerine, but a sweet orange will do Orange Blossom -- this drink is made with orange-infused vodka Tequila Sunrise -- sit by the heater, close your eyes and you'll be in Mexico Lemon Rickey -- the photo of this lemony mixed drink alone will warm you up Avery's Gimlet Up -- lime and basil cocktail, definitely therapeutic

Bronx Cocktail Recipe 2 oz. gin (or vodka, if you must) 1 oz. fresh orange juice, strained 1 teaspoon dry vermouth (also called Italian vermouth) 1 teaspoon sweet vermouth (also called French vermouth) Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist. COCKTAIL TIP: Twist the orange peel over the glass to release the oils and run the peel along rim of glass to boost the scent. Drop peel into drink. Do you have a mood-boosting winter cocktail favorite? Tell us about it on Facebook or Tweet it to us.

CAUTION: The holidays are fast approaching, the streets are slippery, and the little elves are out, ready to play tricks on your reflexes. Please don't drink and drink and drive.

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Comments

[Wendy]

I'm trying this one this weekend! Finally a drink I have all the ingredients for! Yay!