April 19, 2010 | Notes on a Cocktail

Treetini

Raising a glass this Earth Day might be the easiest way for you to help the environment. Live It Green, an Illinois-based sustainability company, has partnered with VeeV Açaí Spirit to create the nationwide Treetini program. Order a Treetini cocktail from a participating restaurant or lounge in major cities across the U.S. including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Dallas, and a tree is planted in monsoon-ravaged Tamil Nadu, India.

Here we share the classic recipe for the Treetini.

INGREDIENTS
2 oz VeeV Açaí Spirit
¾ oz agave nectar
4 lime wedges
6 mint leaves
Club soda

MIXING NOTES
Tear and slap mint leaves to release oils.
Drop mint leaves into the shaker.
Add all ingredients (except soda) and shake well.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Top with club soda and stir.
Garnish as desired.

INSIDER NOTES
The world’s first açaí spirit, VeeV is striving to plant 10,000 trees in the month of April through the Treetini campaign. Participating establishments such as Gotham Bar & Grill (New York, ), Relax Lounge (Chicago), and Shanghai 1930 (San Francisco) will feature their own original Treetini recipes, some which can be viewed on the cocktail’s web site.

PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of VeeV Açaí Spirit