A Club Special is a refreshing cocktail made with vodka, lemon and lime juices, and topped with soda water.  This version emphasizes the bright citrus flavors and effervescence, making it a light and invigorating drink.  Here's how to mix this delightful cocktail at home.

Club Special

City PARK

All Drafts and Margaritas

5 Can Seltzer Bucket

5 Can Twist Tea Bucket

Arsagas Coffee

Dram Basil & Lemon

Dram Mushroom Cola

Topo Chico

Mount. Valley Water

Cervesa

Local Boxley Vodka, Wild Berry Puree, Triple Sec and Lemon, Topped with Soda

Mixed Berry Lemonade

Hot Chocolate

Athletic IPA

Athletic Golden Ale

Twisted Tea

Coors Light

Moontucky Nat

Scarlet Letter

Chardonnay

High Noon Seltzer

Prosecco

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir

Local Boxley Vodka, Lemon & Lime Juice, & Soda Water

Start by selecting a tall glass, such as a highball or collins glass, and fill it with ice cubes.

Prepare the Glass

Pour 2 oz of Local Boxley Vodka over the ice in the prepared glass.

Add Vodka

Squeeze and add 1 oz of fresh lemon juice and 1 oz of fresh lime juice to the glass with vodka.

Add Citrus Juices

Pour 4 oz of soda water into the glass, gently mixing the ingredients with a bar spoon or straw.

Top with Soda Water

Garnish the drink with a lemon wedge and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

Garnish the Drink

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Club Special!

Serve

Local Boxley Vodka

Fresh Lemon Juice

Fresh Lime Juice

Soda Water

Ice Cubes

Lemon Wedge (for garnish)

Lime Wedge (for garnish)

Preheat the Oven

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth.

Combine Wet Ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Combine Mixtures

Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.

Pour Batter into Pan

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Bake

Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Cool

While the base is cooling, wash and slice the fresh strawberries.

Prepare Strawberries

Once the base has cooled, cut it into squares and place them on serving plates.

Prepare Serving

Top each square of the base with sliced strawberries, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and add a dollop of whipped cream.

Add Toppings

Garnish each serving with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness.

Garnish

All-purpose flour

Sugar

Baking powder

Salt

Butter, melted

Eggs

Milk

Fresh strawberries, sliced

Chocolate syrup

Whipped cream

Mint leaves, for garnish

Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled glass. Dip the rim into salt to create a salted rim. Set aside.

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, 0.5 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

Mix the Margarita

Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Shake it Up

Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Pour your choice of draft beer into a pint glass, ensuring to leave a little space at the top for foam.

Pour the Draft Beer

Serve the pint of draft beer alongside the freshly made margarita for a refreshing happy hour experience.

Tequila

Lime juice

Triple Sec

Simple syrup

Salt (for rimming)

Lime wedge (for garnish)

Draft beer of choice

In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow to cool before using.

Prepare the Simple Syrup

Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup until you have 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.

Juice the Limes

Wash the fresh berries thoroughly. If using strawberries, remove the stems and slice them in half.

Prepare the Berries

In a large pitcher, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the leaves to release their oils.

Muddle the Mint

In the pitcher with muddled mint, add the prepared lime juice, simple syrup, and washed berries. Stir gently to combine.

Combine the Ingredients

Slowly pour the 5 cans of seltzer water into the pitcher. Stir gently to mix without losing carbonation.

Add the Seltzer

Fill glasses with ice, if desired. Pour the seltzer mixture into the glasses.

Prepare to Serve

Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a mint sprig before serving.

Canned Seltzer Water

Simple Syrup

Fresh Mint Leaves

Fresh Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries, or Raspberries)

Lime Wedges

Mint Sprigs

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.

Boil Water

Once the water reaches a boil, add 5 black tea bags. Remove from heat and let steep for 5-7 minutes.

Steep Tea

After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

Remove Tea Bags

Once the tea has cooled, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1 cup of lemon juice. Stir well to combine.

Mix in Mint and Lemon

Next, add 1 cup of peach slices and 1 cup of honey. Mix until the honey is fully dissolved.

Add Peach and Honey

Fill a large pitcher with 4 cups of ice cubes.

Prepare Serving Pitcher

Pour the flavored tea mixture over the ice cubes in the pitcher.

Pour Tea

Garnish the tea with 1 cup of lemon slices and 10 mint sprigs for an added touch of freshness.

Stir well before serving and enjoy your refreshing 5 Can Twist Tea Bucket!

Black tea bags

Water

Fresh mint leaves

Lemon juice

Peach slices

Honey

Ice cubes

Lemon slices

Mint sprigs

In a coffee maker or French press, add the freshly ground coffee. Pour 250 ml of hot water over the coffee grounds and allow it to steep for 4-5 minutes before pressing or filtering.

Brew the Coffee

Once the coffee is brewed, add 1 tsp of cinnamon powder, 0.5 tsp of vanilla extract, and sugar or sweetener to taste. Stir well until everything is combined.

Incorporate Flavor

Pour in 100 ml of milk or cream into the coffee mixture. Stir gently to combine. If desired, top with 2 tbs of whipped cream for extra richness.

Add Milk or Cream

Sprinkle cocoa powder on top to taste, and if desired, add a cinnamon stick for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy your Arsagas Coffee!

Finish with Garnish

Freshly ground coffee

Cinnamon powder

Vanilla extract

Sugar or sweetener

Milk or cream

Whipped cream (optional)

Cocoa powder

Cinnamon stick (optional)

Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Pat them dry with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.

Prepare the Basil

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic clove, honey, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Whisk together until well blended and smooth.

Make the Dressing

In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared basil leaves. Pour the dressing over the basil and gently toss to coat the leaves evenly.

Combine Ingredients

Transfer the dressed basil to a serving plate or bowl. Enjoy as a fresh salad, a topping for grilled meats, or as a flavorful garnish.

Fresh Basil Leaves

Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Garlic Clove

Black Pepper

Lemon Zest

In a bowl, combine the dried shiitake mushrooms with 2 cups of water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes until they are fully rehydrated and soft.

Rehydrate the Mushrooms

Once the mushrooms are rehydrated, remove them from the water and set aside. Strain the soaking water through a fine mesh sieve to remove any impurities. This water will be used as a mushroom essence for the drink.

Extract Mushroom Essence

In a pitcher, combine the mushroom essence (the strained soaking water) with the sparkling water, cola syrup, fresh lime juice, and honey. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.

Tear the mint leaves gently and add them to the mixture. Let the drink chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Add Mint and Chill

Pour the Dram Mushroom Cola into glasses filled with ice. Optionally, garnish with additional mint leaves or a lime wedge before serving.

Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Sparkling Water

Cola Syrup

Mint Leaves

Place a clear glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill.

Chill the Glass

In a shaker, combine the fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Mix well.

Mix Ingredients

Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and fill it with ice cubes.

Add Ice

Pour the lime juice and syrup mixture over the ice, then slowly top with Topo Chico mineral water.

Combine with Topo Chico

Garnish the drink with lime wedges on the rim of the glass.

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Topo Chico drink!

Topo Chico Mineral Water

Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Prepare the Mint

Squeeze fresh lemon juice from the lemons until you have at least 1 tablespoon. Remove any seeds from the juice.

Juice the Lemon

If the honey is thick, warm it slightly in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat until it is more liquid.

Prepare the Honey

In a large pitcher, combine the sparkling water, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, and honey. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.

Add the blueberries, sliced strawberries, and lemon slices to the pitcher. Stir gently again to combine without crushing the fruit.