That’s right!  My husband stumbled across this delicious and amazing recipe on epicurious.com this weekend!  Maybe it’s because I am a mother of 3 young children, but I do like a good cocktail!  This sounds like a perfect summer sipping drink to have by the pool! 

And of course Bazooka just arrived here at Southwest Candy!!  See the connection:)  We are having so much fun with chewing gum!  Be sure to check out all of our new products while you are getting some Bazooka for your drink!  OK..I won’t make you read anymore!  Here is the recipe!

Ingredients

16 pieces bubblegum, preferably Bazooka, cut in half

2 cups (16 ounces) vodka

1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from
½ lemon)

1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) freshly squeezed lime juice (from ½ lime)

                                        1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup

                                        1/2 egg white* or 1 tablespoon pasteurized liquid egg whites (optional)

                                        1 cup ice

                                         Preparation

                                         In large airtight container, combine bubblegum and vodka.
                                         Seal and allow to infuse, stirring every 6 hours, for 24 hours. Pour vodka
                                         through fine mesh strainer, discarding bubble gum.

                                         In cocktail shaker, stir together 2 ounces
                                         bubblegum-infused vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white if
                                         using. Add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe 
                                         glass.