Spiked smoothies at
brunchtime? Get ready. Today’s Drink of the Week—the Yogurt Liqueur from
Bols—is set to make a bright, tangy splash as it rolls out across the country throughout
the summer. We were a little apprehensive about this yogurty spirit, but one
taste and that quickly changed. It smells unmistakably yogurt-like, a nod to
the flavors that follow—tangy with sweet tropical fruits and a hint of coconut.
Bottled at 15% ABV, this liqueur is ready for summery, low-proof sipping, or
try it with bolder spirits like brandy and rum in the Tipsy Buddha from San
Francisco bartender Brian MacGregor (recipe below). Look for it now on shelves
in California and Florida, and throughout the rest of the U.S. by August 1.
Tipsy Buddha
1 1/2 oz. Bols Yogurt
liqueur
1 1/2 oz. brandy
1/2 oz. silver rum
1/2 oz. mango purée
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
Tools: shaker, strainer
Glass: Collins
Garnish: lime wheel
Combine all ingredients in
a shaker with ice. Shake hard and strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass.
Garnish.
Brian MacGregor, WingTip, San Francisco
