Teriyaki Cocktail Meatballs with Passion Orange Guava Cider Mojito

A Perfect Pairing for Your Next Party

These Teriyaki Meatballs with Orange Guava Cider Sauce and Mojito create a delightful and refreshing pairing that is sure to impress your guests. The savory meatballs complemented by the sweet and tangy mojito offer a perfect balance of flavors for any occasion. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual family meal, this combination is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Enjoy the fusion of flavors and the culinary adventure it brings.

Portland Cider Company is local to where I live and always has the best ciders! This flavor is seasonal so get it while you can. Any tropical cider would make a good substitute, but I highly recommend trying this flavor even on its own. Chilled on a hot summer day- does it get any better?!

Notes-

• Flowers
• Passion fruit
• Tropic
• Sweet
• Tangy.
• NW apples
• Guava
• Tangerines.

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Teriyaki Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients:

Meatballs

• 1lb grass-fed ground beef
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• ¾ tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 green onion, chopped
• ½ tsp ginger paste
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Sauce

• 1 cup of Portland Cider Co. Passion Orange Guava Cider
• ¾ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon ginger paste
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
• Tropical toothpicks for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Meatballs:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
3. Use a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into meatballs, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and evenly browned. Set aside until the sauce is ready.

Prepare the sauce and Serving:

• In a medium saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Stir until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Add more cider if needed to thin the sauce
• Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with prepared sauce.
• Gently toss to ensure each meatball is evenly coated with the sauce.
• Serve the teriyaki meatballs hot, garnished with sliced green onions and remaining pineapple slices from the cocktail recipe.
• Add tropical toothpicks when serving as an appetizer for easy snacking.

Passion Orange Guava Mojito

Ingredients:

• 1 cup passion orange and guava cider
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 2 ounces white rum
• Ice cubes
• Mint sprigs for garnish
• 6 pineapple rings/slices

Instructions:

 Pineapple

• Preheat a griddle or BBQ to medium heat.
• Place pineapple slices in the griddle and cook until golden brown.
• Flip and brown the other side. Set aside.

·Making the Cocktail

• In a glass or shaker, muddle the mint leaves and 1 pineapple ring with simple syrup to release the mint’s flavor.
• Add the lime, white rum and Portland Cider Co. Passion Orange Guava Cider to the glass.
• Shake or stir until well combined.
• Fill a glass with ice cubes.
• Garnish with pineapple and mint sprigs.