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The Perseverance

AJ Rathbun could be the spokesperson for perseverance. In fact, his energy and fondness for a cool cocktail, and the trial and error that go into perfecting it, are probably the breeding ground for some of his best drink ideas. This vodka, marachino liqueur and rosé serving with a dash of Peychaud's bitters is another winner from AJ.

About AJ Rathbun

A.J. Rathbun is a cocktail writer, home entertaining wiz, and poet. His books include Good Spirits: Recipes, Revelations, Refreshments, and Romance Shaken and Served with a Twist, Wine Cocktails, Luscious Liqueurs, Party Snacks, Party Drinks, and Want (a poetry collection from ZYZZYVA/Creative Arts, 2000). His web site, www.ajrathbun.com, has information about his books and dogs, links for picking up A.J. apparel, his blog, Spiked Punch, and more. He’s had work in a number of magazines and anthologies, including Tin House, Everyday with Rachael Ray, Fine Living, a host of literary magazines, and other on-and offline magazines, and he’s also does national and local television, radio, and print interviews (including interviews with The Knot, The Seattle Times, Martha Stewart Radio, USA Radio, The Arizona Republic, Fox Boston, and others) about entertaining, drinks, snacks, and kitchen products. All of A.J.’s videos are directed and shot by Brad Kosel, top dog at Artificial Khaos productions, http://www.artificialkhaos.com/.

Recipe

Ingredients

ice cubes
1 oz vodka
2 oz rosé wine
1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
2 dashes Peychaud's bitters

How-to

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the vodka, rosé, maraschino liqueur, and bitters. Shake well
Strain the Perseverance into a cocktail glass