Gilligan's Island is the perfect cocktail on a warm summer night at Tomoka State Park, Florida. This delightful blend of tropical flavors will transport you to a sandy beach, making every sip a-vacation. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, it's a drink that captures the essence of summer fun. Cheers to good friends and great memories!

Ingredients​

3 oz orange juice 

3 oz cranberry juice

1 oz peach schnapps

1 oz vanilla

Instructions

1. In a glass with ice, pour in the vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice.

2. Stir well to combine.

3. Garnish with an skewered fruit and a cocktail umbrella.

Although there's no official classification for a "Mead Sommelier", we would come pretty close to it if there was.  Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey, water, and yeast, with optional additions like fruit or spices. It is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks, with a history stretching back thousands of years. We have been blessed with the friendship of an individual who operated an award winning Meadery/Winery in our home state of Florida.  Through this friendship,  years of attending Renaissance Fairs / Viking Festivals and visiting Meaderies across the United States and England we've developed a deep understanding in the processes necessary to create a desirable Mead. Patience is key, as proper aging is crucial for developing flavor, consistency and the meads smoothness.  When we're not mixing cocktails, you'll typically find us with a horn of Mead.

Since we were staying at Magnolia Springs State Park Campground in Millen, Georgia.  The Scarlett O'Hara is a classic, bold, and fruity Southern cocktail made with just three primary ingredients: Southern Comfort, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice. It is recognized as the official state drink of Georgia. 

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Ingredients

2 oz Southern Comfort liqueur

3–6 oz Cranberry juice (adjust to taste)

½ oz Fresh lime juice (or 1-2 lime wedges squeezed)

Ice

Lime wedge or twist, for garnish 

Instructions

1. Fill a glass or cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add the Southern Comfort and fresh lime juice.

3. Pour in the cranberry juice.

4. Shake the mixture vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled (if using a shaker), or stir gently in the glass.

5. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or over fresh ice in a rocks glass.

6. Garnish with a lime wedge or twist. 

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and spirited drink.