Cheese Dudes & Citrus Spritz Pairing Guide

Ingredients

• • 8 ⅞ oz sharp cheddar cheese
• • 4 ⅞ oz cream cheese
• • 1 ⅞ cup mayonnaise
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp lemon juice
• • 1 ⅞ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• • ⅞ tsp garlic powder
• • ⅞ tsp paprika
• • 1 ⅞ cup panko breadcrumbs
• • 1 ⅞ cup flour
• • 1 egg, beaten
• • 2 ⅞ oz gin
• • 1 ⅞ oz fresh lime juice
• • ⅞ oz simple syrup
• • ⅞ oz blood orange juice

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

4. 4

   In a shaker, combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 oz blood orange juice. Shake with ice and strain into a glass with fresh ice.