Recipe: 4 Orange Sugar 'n' Spice Sidecar

A few years ago, agricultural officials tried to chop down every backyard orange tree in the state. Yours probably got the axe. Too bad -- you could have started your own distillery.4 Orange Premium Vodka is the first vodka made from four different Florida orange varieties. According to its press...

By Jeff Stratton

December 15, 2010

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A few years ago, agricultural officials tried to chop down every backyard orange tree in the state. Yours probably got the axe. Too bad -- you could have started your own distillery.

4 Orange Premium Vodka is the first vodka made from four different Florida orange varieties. According to its press agent, "this revolutionary orange-based vodka embodies the essence of Florida. One bottle contains twenty Florida oranges, taking you on a trip to Florida's grove stands."

Hey, we'll drink to that. This sounds like it could easily be included as part of a healthy, robust breakfast.

4 Orange is 80-proof and gluten-free. Obtain your bottle ($25) at Total Wine & Spirits and ABC Liquors.

After the jump, it's a tangy cocktail! Starring the aforementioned spirit.

4 Orange Sugar 'n' Spice Sidecar

1.25 oz. 4 Orange Premium Vodka

.5 oz. Marie Brizard Parfait Amour

.5 oz. fresh lemon juice

Sugar

Orange twist

Prepare a cocktail glass with a sugar-coated rim. Combine 4 Orange vodka, parfait amour and lemon juice in a shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

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