The Maiden Prayer has all the elements which allows you to create this cocktail anyplace, anywhere with a few quality ingredients which include gin, orange liqueur, and fresh orange and lemon juices.
A slightly sour but refreshing palate opener. A perfect lead to a good meal anytime of year.
A Maiden’s Prayer Cocktail
Makes two 4-1/4-ounce drinks
Adapted from Raising the Bar
Ingredients:
3 ounces good quality gin
3 ounces fresh orange juice (approximately one orange)
1-1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 lemon)
1 ounce Cointreau or other good quality orange liquor
2 orange twists
Directions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all the ingredients except the orange twists. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat.
Strain in cocktail glasses, garnish with the orange twists, and serve.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
This sounds delicious. I am in such a routine. I come home to make supper and it is skyy vodka on ice with a splash of pink grapefruit juice.
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Velva, This is just the kind of adult beverage that my better half would love! Thanks for the recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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Must be very delicious with gin and citrus liquor!
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It sounds delicious but gin makes me so depressed and I have never discovered why!! Hope all is well with you Diane
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This is such a good drink! Love it. And haven't had one in ages. I know what I'm drinking this weekend! 🙂
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Citrus is especially appealing in the winter.
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i haven't heard of this! it sounds properly refreshing. 🙂
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Looks fresh and delicious Velva 🙂
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This cocktail might even make me like gin! Sounds delicious, especially with the freshly squeezed OJ!
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Love the refreshing mix of citrus in this drink, Velva. And I'm with Susan, this one could probably make me like gin too! 🙂
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Yummo!!!😋
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And beautiful too!
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What a refreshing cocktail, I’m going to have to try it.
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I love gin and have to try this! Woo Hoo! Thanks, Velva!
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Velva, Now this is a drink that my wife would love! I'm copying the recipe and earning brownie points…need them too! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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