Chase away end-of-summer blues with a globally inspired cocktail

Refreshing, fall elixirs inspired by global travels.

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Kentucky Mai Tai — Take a trip to the heartland with a down home flair to this classic Hawaiian libation. (pictured left)


1 part bourbon
1 part Southern Comfort
1 part Orange Juice
1 part Orgeat
1/2 part fresh lime juice
1 dash Angostura bitters


Mix all ingredients together with ice, serve in a double rocks glass, garnish with an orange peel.


New Amsterdam — Everything old is new again with this twist on the classic Manhattan, infused with French flavors of Lower Normandy. (pictured below)


2 parts Calvados
1 part Bourbon
1/2 part creme de cassis
1 part apple juice


Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass and garnish with a floating dried apple slice.

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Recipes and photos courtesy Tommy Bahama.

Summer is officially at its end on Friday, September 23, at 5:04 a.m. (EST), but just because those days associated with sun and fun are almost over doesn't mean you can't still feel like you're in 'vacation mode'. A fabulous cocktail makes a great remedy for end-of-summer blues and is also a great way to ease into the coming season by savoring the flavors of fall.

Try one of the following refreshing, fall elixirs that have been inspired by global travels (courtesy of Tommy Bahama Restaurant), utilizing Pisco, a clear brandy from grapes in South America, Kentucky Burbon from the good ol' US of A, and Calvados, an exquisite apple brandy from France, mixed with fresh juices.

Pineapple Pisco Sour — Journey to South America with a tropical twist on the cousin of the Ciapirina, punched up with fresh pineapple. (pictured at right)

2 parts Pisco
3/4 part Orange Curacao
1 part Pineapple Juice
1 part Sour Mix
1/2 part simple syrup
4 pineapple cubes

Mix all ingredients together with ice and serve in a tall glass.

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