At the end of a hot, sweltering summer day there is nothing better than a cool, refreshing vodka cocktail. I was recently introduced to RÅVO vodka. The name is derived from the Swedish words for raw (rå) and Vodka. It is made from pure, all natural winter wheat. It is distilled five times for incredible…
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Spring and Summer Bourbon Cocktails Featuring Rosemary Simple Syrup
Rosemary simple syrup adds a bit of fresh herbiness to cocktails. It is especially delicious in spring and summer cocktails that contain complementary ingredients such as pear and orange. It’s simple to make and lasts in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (I like to store mine in a mason…
It’s Time For Cocktails! Vintage Spirits And Forgotten Cocktails
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)….
12 Cocktails To Celebrate The 12 Days Of Christmas
The 12 days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and last until the evening of the 5th January – also known as Twelfth Night. Celebrate this special holiday time with these festive flavorful cocktails. Colleen Jeffers is a craft cocktail writer and photographer based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Her book “Bubbly” includes lots of festive cocktails made with…
Three Amazing Cocktail Recipes To Celebrate The New Year
Happy New Year! On New Year’s Eve we greet our guests with a glass of sparkling wine. Our friend Madeena makes the most delightful cocktails on New Year’s Eve this year she graciously shared her recipes with me to share with my readers: Pomegranate Martini Makes one cocktail. 1/2 ounce PAMA Pomegranate liqueur 1 1/2…
Bloody Leprechaun Cocktail! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day brunch…Bloody Leprechaun Cocktail made with Green Peppercorn Vodka… Green Peppercorn Vodka 1 cup vodka 2 tablespoons green peppercorns 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns Place vodka in a mason jar. Put peppercorns in a mortar and pestle. Grind peppercorns with pestle until most of the peppercorns are broken…
Bartender My Drink Is On Fire! Fun Facts About Vodka
Shane Lumpp, Bar Manager, River and Rail Restaurant, Roanoke, VA, presented “Cocktails 101” on Sunday evening. One of my favorite parts of the class was when Shane set the citrus peel garnish for the Cosmopolitan on fire. He explained that he always has a purpose for the garnish, it is not just for looks. Lighting…
