How to make an Azalea, the Masters Tournament's official drink

Defending Masters champion Sergio Garcia, of Spain, watches his drive from the tee box on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 4, 2018 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Defending Masters champion Sergio Garcia, of Spain, watches his drive from the tee box on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 4, 2018 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

While few spectators will be setting foot on the hallowed golfing grounds of Augusta National this year, you can still have a piece of the Masters experience at home by mixing up an Azalea, the tournament's official cocktail.

The drink shares its name with Augusta National's 13th hole, along with the flower of the same vibrant pink color of the drink that blooms profusely alongside the course. Whip up a batch of pimiento cheese or egg salad for sandwiches (on white bread, of course) and you'll have a full Masters-inspired meal for the tournament, which runs April 5-11 this year.

What you need:

* 4 ounces vodka (or gin)

* 2 ounces fresh-squeezed lemon juice

* 2 ounces pineapple juice

* 1/4 ounce grenadine

What you do:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake, and strain into an ice-filled glass - or a souvenir cup from a previous year, if you really want to get into the theme.

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