Cocktails
It’s Spritz Time
It’s late Spring, we are in Portugal. The cafes are humming, the weather is stunning, it’s Spritz time! The European remedy to “I like to start drinking sooner, but it’s too early.” I gave a stink eye to the shade of an orange sunset libation served up in ice packed jumbo size wine glasses, with
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Be A Little Damn Fancy : Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit and Thyme
The Gin and Tonic is one of the world’s most beloved, classic cocktails. It’s not your imagination: When served correctly Gin and Tonic looks, smells, and tastes, fantastic. If you want to truly bring out the flavor of gin, ditch the high ball glass or the rocks glass. Use a large glass with a stem
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Jungle Bird Cocktail – If It’s Meant to Be, It Will Be
The early beginnings of this cocktail is the late 70’s at the Aviary Bar in the Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This Tiki bar cocktail made with rum, and brightly colored, has evolved considerably for the modern palate. The ingredients almost seem at odds with one another. You have a built-in sweetness with the
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It’s Five O’ clock Right Here- The “Freddie” Eddy Cocktail
Here’s a super simple cocktail recipe that is perfect for a boozy night or an afternoon on the patio. The “Freddie” Eddy Cocktail Serves One Ingredients: 3 ounces Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka 1 ounce Domaine DE Canton French-Ginger Liqueur 1 ounce Red Grapefruit Juice (Fresh Squeezed) 3 Fresh Basil Leaves Directions: Add all
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When you are serious about your cocktail…. A Maiden’s Prayer
The Maiden Prayer has all the elements which allows you to create this cocktail anyplace, anywhere with a few quality ingredients which include gin, orange liqueur, and fresh orange and lemon juices. A slightly sour but refreshing palate opener. A perfect lead to a good meal anytime of year. A Maiden’s Prayer Cocktail Makes
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Savoring the Season: A Southern Old-Fashioned Cocktail
Our good friends invited us over for a new cocktail they were enjoying. Typically, not fan of whiskeys but we were pleasantly surprised. Old fashioned cocktails have a place in American culture. This cocktail dates back to 1806. A recipe which included a mix of spirits of any kind, water, sugar cubes and bitters.