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Cocktails, with Love

Signature Valentine's Day Cocktail Created Specially for South Charlotte City Lifestyle by Mary O'Neills

Signature cocktails set the tone for a gathering, serves as a fantastic way to show the personality of the hosts, and elevates the significance of the occasion. This could be hanging out with friends and family, or hosting a fabulous Valentine's Day event. Our signature cocktail this month was created by local Irish pub, Mary O'Neills, which is located right in the heart of Downtown Waxhaw. This place is a local favorite and serves up Irish fare, served with an array of delicious cocktails and beer options. This cocktail, created especially for South Charlotte City Lifestyle readers, is the perfect blend of sweet and sassy to celebrate those you love. With a blend of tart lemon juice, sweet simple syrup, and an amazing texture boost from the egg white, Mary's Pink Lady is guaranteed to please even the pickiest of drinkers.

Mary's Pink Lady:

Ingredients:

4oz Gordon's Pink Gin

Fresh squeeze of lemon juice

Just a splash of simple syrup

1/2 egg white

Recipe:

Combine all ingredients in your favorite cocktail shaker

Give it a big shake!

Strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass, and enjoy!

Pro tip: Garnish with a fresh raspberry to add a level of elegance to the drink!

Signature cocktails set the tone for a gathering!