Dedicated to Bree I dedicate this “mojito” to a beautiful blessing in my life. She deserves so much more than a simple drink dedication. She is one special woman.This is the same deva who created the Bree Pepper Blossom (another SO amazing drink). And, as I sent her the photos, I told her: It reminds…
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On Friday nights (almost without fail) we frequent the swanky steakhouse and bar located directly across the street. We look forward to this event all week long. Not for the steak – although, it IS TRULY the best filet I’ve ever had in my life – but for the people. We are both severe introverts,…
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Okay, so it’s not “really” a Margarita. But that’s okay. It has tequila. It’s somewhat sweet. And, it does the trick. Enjoy. Citrus Margarita 2 oz. Lemon Simple Syrup 2 oz. white tequila 2 oz. sparkling water candied orange peel Stir all the ingredients together and serve chilled, in a cold glass.
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Chambord Liqueur is a 16.5% abv raspberry liqueur modelled after a liqueur produced in the Loire Valley of France during the late 17th century. The Chambord product brand has been owned and produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation since 2006. Chambord is made from red and black raspberries, Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, honey and cognac. Let…
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Did you know there is a Finish word for drinking at home in your underwear? Indeed, Finland’s Tourism Board put together a dictionary (complete with accompanying emojis you can download) of “hard-to-describe Finnish emotions, words, and customs.” Included in the list of 56 phrases is kalsarikännit (pronounced cal-sar-y-cuhn-eet). It describes the “feeling when you are…
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After relishing in the sweet, refreshing delight of a Mint Mojito on my back porch at the end of this summer, I decided to delve into the deliciousness of a mint mojito crusty bread. Mint Mojito Artisanal Bread 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups warm water…
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A few months ago I attended the grand opening of a new little speakeasy in town. I love little secrets – gems like this – located in the far back of a new hoppin’ shoppe, known only to an industry few. It really made my day as we pushed through the “secret wall” to be…
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This little cocktail was actually a bit of an accident. In the heat of the summer, I wanted to create something rather refreshing.
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A cross between the traditional New Yorker – with bourbon – and the Classic vodka Caipiroska, here we have something entirely and exceptionally interesting for the palate. Caipiroska is the name of a Brazilian cocktail made with little more than lime juice, sugar, and vodka. It is a variation on the more popular caipirinha, a similar…
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We have quite a relationship with several of the best bartenders in town. We aren’t heavy drinkers, but we are faithful on Fridays and Saturdays. We also really love fact that our faithfulness leads us into a position of walking into a bar “where everyone knows your name.” It’s quite a delight to be greeted…
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