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Blueberry Martini and Cheese Pie

Southern Cocktails

Hallelujah!  Memorial Day weekend is close and what better way to jump start summer than with a refreshing cocktail and some cheese pie!

I’ve done the blueberry pancake thing and the blueberry muffins ~ now it’s time for a mighty blueberry cocktail.  If you favor a fancy martini, here it is; filled with vodka, lemon juice and blue curaçao garnished with a skewer of fresh blueberries. 

Curaçao, say “cure-ah-so” is named for the Caribbean Dutch West Indian Island.  It’s a liqueur made with dried sour orange peel, a method popularized on that little island.  The blue coloring is for added flair.  Berry drinks bring out the kid in us all ~ you just might like this so much that you’ll end up making it by the pitcher!

Now for the delicious savory cheese pie; if you’re a cheese addict like me, you’ll love this cheesy appetizer.  It’s very easy to make with just cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion and seasonings.  If you like a sharper, tangier taste, add more dry mustard and Tabasco sauce.  It’s a wonderful thing served on your favorite cracker!

Blueberry Martini

Ingredients:

About 30-40 small blueberries

3 ounces vodka

1 ounce Blue Curaçao Liqueur

2/3 ounce lemon juice, or more to taste

Several blueberries on a cocktail pick for garnish

Method:

Muddle the blueberries in a cocktail shaker.

Add the vodka, curaçao and lemon juice.

Fill shaker with ice.

Shake vigorously to help the blueberries release more color and flavor.

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled martini glass.

Add blueberry garnish.

2 servings

Cheese Pie

Ingredients:

½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

½ pound white Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup mayonnaise

1 small onion, minced

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Several drops Tabasco sauce

Method:

Spread cheese in a glass pie plate.

Mix the remaining ingredients and place on top of the cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Serve with crackers.

Cheers!!!

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