Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Fountain on DelmarHappy Hour Central Recipe

Happy Hour Central Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Happy Hour Central Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktails

Appetizers

Method

Cocktails

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  2. 2

    Shake and Strain

    Add ice cubes to the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

  3. 3

    Add Club Soda

    Top off the glass with club soda and stir gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Garnish (optional)

    Garnish with a lemon slice or a sprig of basil if desired.

Appetizers

  1. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes

    Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to burst, about 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Season the Mixture

    Stir in fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until the basil is wilted.

  4. 8

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1-inch pieces. Toast them lightly in the oven or on a grill.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Serve the tomato-basil mixture on top of the toasted baguette slices as a delicious appetizer.

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