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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What kind of spooktacular cocktails will you be serving this Halloween? Deep in color, rich in flavor, with a little bit of spice, creates something quite nice. Blood Orange & Golden Rum Cocktail juice and zest of 1 blood orange 2 oz. Bacardi Gold rum 1 whole cinnamon stick ice Create one long zest twist…
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I was bedazzled by the Mint Mojito I had over the summer. Thus, I had to have my hand at something somewhat similar. But with a touch of vanilla..and orange..and basil.
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You may find this hard to believe, but I’d never had a mojito until this summer! One of my dearest friends on earth, invited me over for a garden “drink” on one of the hottest days of the summer. She claimed her mojitos are truly the best. WOW! Boy do I believe it!
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Over the summer we took a trip to Portland with the notion that we would eat and drink our way through the Pearl District. We did just that. Oh, my. The libations and nibbles in the PNW are out of this world. We are still dreaming about a salad we shared on the rooftop of…
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