These days I seem to have a lot of time on my hands ~ with the “social distancing” intended to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus. So, when life gives me lemons, I make cocktails! Perfect timing to enjoy my Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails book that was sent to me by Quarto Cooks (quartocooks.com)….
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Simple Syrups ~ The Essential Cocktail Ingredient
I love to have a variety of simple syrups in my refrigerator to make cocktails. Delicious and so easy to prepare! Today I have a Strawberry Moscato Simple Syrup in the fridge because I bought a bottle of Strawberry Moscato and it was much too sweet for my taste. My rule is before I through…
Million Dollar Cocktail
There’s lots to love about Rosé Cider. Read about my favorites ciders with tasting notes in the Roanoker Magazine behind the page: https://theroanoker.com/blogging/behind-the-page/the-romance-of-rose-cidre/ Million Dollar Cocktail I love any recipe that is named “Million Dollar”. This Million Dollar Cocktail recipe is worth its weight in gold! Absolutely divine! Place Nick and Nora style cocktail glass in…
Time To Tailgate With Bloody Marys ~ Yellow and Red!
It’s Time To Tailgate! …and that means it’s time for Bloody Marys! A Virginia Favorite! Texas Beach Bloody Mary Mix Available locally at Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar $7.99 a bottle For Real Bloody Mary Drinkers! I love this Bloody Mary mix, tastes like a fresh tomato with just the right amount of spice. https://www.texasbeachbloodymary.com/ Texas Bloody…
National Champagne Day ~ August 4, 2018 ~ Insanely Good Reasons To Have Cold Champagne In Your Refrigerator
August 4, 2018 is National Champagne Day! It’s also National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day ~ Can it get any better than that?! I’ve noticed August 4 has been mentioned on the internet as “National Champagne Day” but I have no idea why…of course I think every day should be National Champagne Day and I don’t…
Put Sunshine In Your Champagne Flute This Weekend! Champagne Snockered Watermelon!
If you LOVE melon, you are going to LOVE this idea! Champagne Snockered Watermelon! The Wall Street Journal July 14/15, 2018 issue: “Drunk on Summer… recommends matching your favorite melon variety with a sympatico spirit.” The article, written by Aleksandra Crapanzano, makes these melon/spirit combinations: Cantaloupe (Sugar Cube, Serenade Cavaillon or Savor melons may be…
Summer Time Sparkles … Sangria + Rosé + Dragon Fruit Salsa
Visit Roanoker Magazine to find Fun Summer Appetizer Recipes including Dragon Fruit Salsa with Baked Wonton Chips Sprinkled with Sea Salt and Pink Peppercorns Here’s the link: https://theroanoker.com/magazine/features/healthy-summer-appetizers-with-an-asian-flair/ Happy Summertime Sippin’! Peachy Rosé Sangria This Peachy Rosé Sangria is a lighter, fruity version of classic Sangria. The Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach is a blend of the natural flavors…
Champagne Cocktails To Celebrate National Freshly Squeezed Juice Day!
January 15, 2018 is National Freshly Squeezed Juice Day. My favorite juice this time of year is Blood Orange Juice. Blood Oranges are in season (December through March). Blood orange juice brightens up even the most dreary winter day with it’s POP! of red-orange color. Blood Orange Champagne Cocktail For each cocktail: 2 ounces fresh…
Make Your Holiday Sparkle With These Cocktails
Rum Rum Rudolph This cocktail tastes like a boozy chocolate coconut milkshake! For the cocktail glass rim: Pour a little of the cherry juice from the jar of cherries onto a flat plate. Pour some flaked coconut onto a flat plate. Roll the rim of a martini glass in the cherry juice, then roll in…
Celebrating Hard Cider~ Apple and Pear
And pluck till time and times are done The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun. ” — W. B. Yeats, The Wind Among the Reeds One of my favorite hard ciders is a cider my bubbly friend introduced me to…Bold Rock Granny Smith Apple Hard Cider. Available most anywhere this…
