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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Festive Holiday Spirits – Cranberry Crush Cocktail
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! Festive Holiday Spirits: Cranberry Crush I have a crush on cranberries this festive time of year. These cute little fruits are so full of color and flavor. But they can be a little…
Spiced Apple Maple Ginger Cocktail
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Spiced Apple Maple Ginger Cocktails! Makes 1 cocktail. 1/2 cup hard apple cider (I used Bold Rock) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 1/2 ounce bourbon 6 drops Dashfire Apple Spiced bitters (or more to taste) 1/4 cored Honey Crisp apple, sliced thin 2 splashes ginger beer Place hard apple cider…
Mango Tango – Fabulous Summer Cocktail
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! Fruit + Prosecco = the perfect sunny weather cocktail. I love to mix Prosecco with peaches (classic Bellini), raspberries (raspberry Bellini) and limes (Prosecco margaritas). Now I have a new favorite Prosecco…Mionetto. My friends at…
When A Bee Sting Is A Good Thing!
Bee Sting Cocktail This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! Have you heard the buzz? March 24 is National Cocktail Day! Let’s celebrate! I am going to begin with my favorite pastime: window shopping downtown to find whimsical cocktail goodies. chocolatepaper…
Cinco de Mayo ~ Recipes
Salpicón means “hodgepodge” or “medley” in Spanish. These shredded beef tostadas are just like the delicious ones served in Mexican restaurants. Easy to prepare all of the components of this dish ahead and then quickly assemble when your guests arrive or serve buffet style for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Salpicón ~ Shredded Beef Tostadas…
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…
Why I love Pink Peppercorns and Pink Champagne On National Margarita Day!
Today is National Margarita Day ~ February 22, 2018. Please keep reading to get my favorite margarita recipe ~ Pink Champagne Lemonade Margaritas! But first…let’s talk about another one of my favorites…pink peppercorns and other funky color seasonings… Love Salt and Pepper! Fun facts about Pink Peppercorns: Always good to have pink peppercorns on hand…
The Sparkling Maraschino Cherry "Cobbler" ~ The Drink of 1928!
The Sparkling Maraschino Cherry “Cobbler” One of my favorite books is “The Bon Vivant’s Companion or How To Mix Drinks” by Professor Jerry Thomas, Formerly Principal Bartender at the Metropolitan Hotel, New York, and at the Planters’ House, St. Louis. This book was published in 1928. This book bubbles over with fun…lovely cocktails that have…
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Fabulously quick way to pit cherries…Remove stem from fresh cherry. Place cherry on top of the opening of an empty wine bottle, stem side down. Take a chop stick and poke a hole through the cherry knocking the cherry pit into the empty bottle. Homemade Maraschino Cherries Homemade Maraschino Cherries are yummy and boozy with…
