Imagine you’re on a tropical beach.The experience is heavenly. There’s not a cloud in the sky, the temperature is a balmy 85 degrees, and you’re snoozing to the sound of the ocean waves in front of you.You’re a little thirsty. You imagine a drink to pair with your current island motif: a piña colada, perhaps?…
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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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With a hint of Maple Sage Taffy leftover from earlier in the week, the mixologist in me becomes a bit “spirited” and ready to delve deep into my cocktail creativity: Blackberry Maple Sage Bourbon Cocktail. Blackberry Maple Sage Bourbon Cocktail 6 fresh blackberries 3 oz. bourbon 1 Tbs. Maple Sage Taffy ice Muddle the blackberries…
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I was recently introduced to the Hurricane Cocktail! Lots and lots and lots and lots of rum! And, a little passion fruit juice. I was also gifted a bounty of Melinda’s Hot Sauce. So, I figured, why not play around a little with my mixology and cocktail game? A spicy drink, with rum, and a…
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I’m certainly no Hemingway and I am more than grateful I am not involved in the fight of World War I at this time (or any time in my life), but, I’m hoping that perhaps this cocktail can and will become a bestseller, just as his famed novel. At the same time, as summer is…
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“Have you ever had a Smooth & Angry Cocktail?” she asked. “Um no – I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of that.” “Well, it’s truly the best. It consists of Blanton’s bourbon, ice, a splash of Coke, and a splash of root beer. Here, try it. It’s on me.” And so it was. The Smooth…
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It’s quite simply, really. The Man Fashion. A cocktail recipe landing somewhere between the sweet spice of a Manhattan and the aromatics of an Old Fashioned. Not too sweet. Not too strong. But highly sophisticated. The Man Fashion 3 oz. whiskey or bourbon 1 oz. sweet vermouth 1 fresh orange peel 1 dash orange bitters…
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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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‘Tis the season to celebrate. And, what’s better to celebrate than with a bit of bubbly! I actually believed bubbly and sparkling wines to be on my list of those things I shall eschew. It’s one of those gloriously grand items I wanted to like, but just believed I did not and would not. I…
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