Chance Cozby demonstrates how to make an Azalea cocktail.
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If you’re gathering to watch the final rounds of the Masters this weekend, there’s one cocktail that simply must be a part of any soiree: the famous Azalea.
The Azalea has long been the unofficial cocktail of the Masters, with its pale-pink hue reminiscent of the gorgeous blooms that line Augusta National’s most famous holes.
Cozby recommends starting with a basic low-ball cocktail glass, filled with ice.
The base spirit of an Azalea is vodka. Cozby likes to go with 2 oz.
Match your vodka pour with pineapple juice, and add 2 oz.
Squeeze some lemon juice into the cocktail. Cozby uses a little less than half a lemon in a hand-held juicer.
Next up: it’s time to add some color. A splash of grenadine does the trick. If you like a strong drink like Cozby, you can top the drink off with another splash of vodka.
You can shake or stir the cocktail to mix it, then garnish the Azalea with a lemon wedge and a Marischino cherry. And voila! You now have a major-worthy cocktail.
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