Southern Lady to kick off summer

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Keeping with last month's Cinco de Mayo drink, the Gringo Swizzler I wanted to represent the ladies this month.  What better way than to mix up a batch of Southern Lady

2 oz bourbon
1 oz Southern Comfort - if you have never tasted this is a sweeter liquor
1 oz Amaretto
3 oz pineapple juice
2 oz lemon and lime soda

Combine the bourbon, Southern Comfort, Amaretto and pineapple juice in a shake half filled with ice.
Shake well.
Strain into a Collins or parfait glass
Add Soda
Garnish with fruit and a cherry - I use pineapple, orange slice and cherry on a stick for a pretty presentation

You can leave out the alcohol and substitute crushed pineapple for a Southern Virgin Lady.  Blend the pineapple and pineapple juice well.  Pout into a Collins or parfait glass with ice and top with soda.  Garnish with orange slice and cherry.  You may wish to add a splash of orange juice to taste.

Remember to always drink responsibly.

Cheers

Jayne

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