Hilo Sunset #cocktail by @LeslieKarst

 

Today I continue with the celebration of the release of book two in my Orchid Isle mystery series, WATERS OF DESTRUCTION--this time with some "waters" that, if taken judiciously, will be restorative rather than destructive.

This cocktail is my protagonist Valerie’s local riff on the Tequila Sunrise, substituting gin for the tequila, tangerine for the orange juice, and Campari and triple sec for the grenadine syrup. Tangerines are grown in many yards in East Hawai‘i and are thus easy to find there, but feel free to substitute orange juice if you like. (As you can see, I used a regular orange for the cocktail here.)

Hilo Sunset

(makes one cocktail)

Ingredients

6-8 ice cubes

2 oz. gin

½ oz. (1 tablespoon) triple sec

1 oz. (2 tablespoons) tangerine juice

2 teaspoons Campari

1 slice tangerine

1 Maraschino cherry

 

Directions

Place the ice in a metal cocktail shaker, add the gin, triple sec, and tangerine juice and shake until well-chilled. 

 

Pour everything (including ice) into a highball glass, then top with the Campari (don’t stir; let the Campari float down on its own to create the “sunset” effect). 

 

 

 

Garnish with the tangerine slice and cherry. (See photo at top.)

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Out now!

Orchid Isle Mystery  #2

WATERS OF DESTRUCTION

Buy link here. 

 

"Immerse yourself in Hawaiian lore and savor the portrayal of the stunning landscapes
while enjoying the entertaining mystery."

Kirkus Reviews

 

And now available

in paperback!

MOLTEN DEATH

Orchid Isle Mystery  #1

Buy link here

 

“Karst’s first Orchid Isle novel is part murder mystery, part vividly evocative, colorful sketch of Hawaii and its history, geography, tradition, culture, food, language, and people. Armchair travelers and mystery aficionados alike will find it entertaining.”

Booklist

 

This first book in my brand-new Orchid Isle mystery series features retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen who, on a trip to the Big Island of Hawai‘i, swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions when a hike to an active lava flow turns deadly. 

 

Praise for MOLTEN DEATH:

“a compelling read that will enlighten, engage, and entertain, leaving readers longing for their next trip to the Orchid Isle.”

--New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay

“a terrific debut to a series that will go on my must read list!”

--USA Today bestselling author Deborah Crombie

 

 

A SENSE FOR MURDER

2024 Lefty Award Nominee

for Best Humorous Mystery!

This newest Sally Solari mystery

is available for purchase here !

 

Praise for A SENSE FOR MURDER:

 

“[Sally is] sassy, irresistible company... Culinary cozy fans will be in heaven.”

 --Publishers Weekly

 

“An enjoyable read for mystery mavens and foodies alike.”

--Kirkus Reviews

Justice is Served:  A Tale of Scallops,

the Law, and Cooking for RBG

is the 2024 Silver Medal Winner for both the

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award

and the IPPY Award!

Buy link here

 

 

 

Praise for Justice is Served:

 

"a suspenseful, exhilarating memoir; Karst relays her determination to serve the 'perfect' meal to RBG alongside an uplifting, enlightening portrayal of one of the most admired justices in the history of the Supreme Court." 

 

-Foreword Reviews (starred review)

 

"[This] book is a romp from cover to cover—and, just like a great meal, left me ready for more."

-Karen Shimizu, executive editor, Food & Wine-

All of the Sally Solari Mysteries (as well as my other books) are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop.