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Sorry that cocktail day is one day late.  It was Dana’s Birthday yesterday and we had to celebrate in style.  However, today I am making a traditional cocktail.  It is on the same lines with a screwdriver, but with a little twist.  A little OJ, a little vodka, some amaretto and a touch of seltzer.  This cocktail is a tad more refined than the traditional screwdriver.  Plus, it has a little bubbly kick.

The Bocce Ball

  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz amaretto
  • 4 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz seltzer

Fill a rocks glass with ice.  Add the vodka and amaretto.  Cover with the orange juice and finally top with the seltzer.

The Bocce Ball

This drink is a nice refined twist on the traditional.  It adds the sweet kick of amaretto, but cuts the sweetness with a little seltzer.  Plus the fizz gives you another layer of flavor.  When the bubbles pop you get the aroma blasted into your nose.

Bocce Ball - Close Up

It is a great cocktail.

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4 Responses to “The Bocce Ball”

  1. [...] The Bocce Ball – I’m always up for a good cocktail especially in the summer.  This one looks refreshing and perfect.  You could sip this anytime really.  Say… while you’re reading the post about whether or not alcohol is healthy! (@ Savory Reviews) [...]

  2. Peggy says:

    Definitely sounds like a great refresher for the weekend!

  3. Always looking for great, new cocktails and this one looks like a winner. I am certainly going to try it out at my next get-together. Looks great for a summer day.

    I shared this with my Google Reader Shared Items and Twitter, too. Thanks again!

  4. Rex says:

    Douglas – thanks for the social shout outs. The Bocce Ball is a great cocktail. I hope that you like it.

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