Michael Jackson drink recipe challenge: the Smooth Criminal

June 29, 12:15 PMDallas Bartender ExaminerRobert Stahl

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"Annie, are you  okay? You've had three of Ivan's Smooth Criminals and you're looking a little green..."

The Smooth Criminal comes to us from Ivan Rimach of La Duni. It’s a slick cocktail, and a great way to cope with triple digit temperatures!

I recently sent out a challenge to all bartenders to help celebrate the incredible life of Michael Jackson by coming up with drink recipes inspired by the legendary superstar. Here's Ivan's: 

Smooth Criminal

Created by: Ivan Rimach, La Duni Latin Kitchen & Baking Studio

This drink will make you sing out: "You've been hit by (bom, bom), you've been struck by (bom), a smooth criminal..."

Ingredients
2 oz Grey Goose L’Orange vodka
4 oz cranberry juice
3 orange wedges
3 lime wedges
1 Tablespoon sugar
crushed ice
 

Directions
In a tall glass, muddle sugar, orange, and lime. Add crushed ice and vodka, then fill to the top with cranberry juice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
 

Michael Jackson drink recipe challenge archive:

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