Meditate on this: What do you get when you take hand-selected premium ceremonial Japanese green tea leaves and infuse them into neutral spirits? You get ZEN Green Tea Liqueur, a 40 proof spirit that'll make you want to shave your head, put on a robe, and take a vow of silence. Or at least grab a glass.

Served on the rocks, or mixed into a cocktail, the blend of green tea, lemongrass and other herbs will give your drink a unique Asian flavor. One that top bartenders are using to build fresh new cocktail recipes around. So, Grasshopper, the next time you're seeking enlightenment, pour yourself some liquid Zen.

For info and more recipes go to www.zenliqueur.com

Zentini
2 parts ZEN Green Tea Liqueur
2 parts SKYY Vodka
1/2 part fresh orange juice

Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass.


Zen Iced Tea
1 part ZEN Green Tea Liqueur
2 parts strongly brewed unsweetened tea

Serve in a tall glass over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.


Zen Milk Shake
2 parts ZEN Green Tea Liqueur
1 part SKYY Vodka
2 parts milk

Shake well over ice and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a small scoop of green tea ice cream.