Fred's Father's Day Favorites

What's Cooking, Fred?

Need some ideas for a Father's Day gift or fabulous meal? We checked in with Fred for a preview of what he’d like to enjoy this Father's Day. See his tips, below! And drop into the Prohibition Spirits Tasting Room or order online for a great selection of bottled spirits, gift packages (and culinary finishing salts, balsamics and olive oils!) We’ve got something for all the dads in your life!

Here’s Fred’s Suggested Father’s Day Lineup!

Step #1: A Delicious Cocktail to Put a Smile on Dad's Face
One of my favorite new cocktails is the Paper Plane. The cocktail is elegant, simple and pairs great with summer flavors. I like to use an egg white for a frothy result. 

PAPER PLANE COCKTAIL
In an empty cocktail shaker, dry shake:
- 2 oz SPRITZ Apero Americano 
- 2 oz Hooker's House Whiskey or Chauvet Brandy
- 2 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 Egg White
Shake until frothy (about 20 seconds). Add ice and shake again. Strain into a coupe glass and enjoy while prepping dinner below!

Step #2: A HOME RUN Dinner that's Elegant yet Simple to Make!
Grilled Flap Steak with Sweet Peppers
This is definitely on heavy rotation at my house. Flap steak is my favorite cut of meat and is perfect for grilling with a balsamic marinade.

In a gallon zip-lock bag, add steak in with the following marinade:
- ¼ cup Vita di Bella Arbequina Olive Oil
- ¼ Vita di Bella Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- A Healthy Pinch of Salt & Pepper
- 2 Tbs of Vita di Bella Italian Seasoning
Marinate for 30 minutes or longer.

Separately, lightly toss sweet peppers in bowl with Vita di Bella Arbequina Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper.

Heat grill to high. Place steak and peppers on the grill and reduce to medium. Grill steak for approximately 4 minutes per side. Turning peppers frequently, grill until they blister and slightly char. Move peppers and flap steak to a serving platter and let rest five minutes before carving meat and serving.
 
Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad
I love this super easy salad with fresh summer flavors. All you need for the salad is fresh mixed greens, strawberries and crunchy almonds! This salad dressing is beyond simple but absolutely delicious!
- Two Parts Vita di Bella Arbequina Olive Oil
- One Part Vita di Bella Strawberry Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Dress and toss just before serving

Paper Plane Gift Packages!

Sail (or should we say fly) into the Plaza Tasting Room & Bar Shop for an easy Paper Plane Gift Package. Complete set includes 750ml bottle of Chauvet Brandy VS, 750ml SPRITZ Apero Americano, cocktail recipe card, gift box and red satin bow! Or let us help you create a custom gift box that features any combination of our locally crafted, small batch artisanal spirits!

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