Food + Drink
Kentucky 95 cocktail
Did you know that the state of Kentucky produces 95 percent of the world’s supply of Bourbon? To be sold as bourbon it must be produced here in the United States. In honor of the American spirit of bourbon, I raise my glass and share with you the Kentucky 95 cocktail a twist on the
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Cocktail Thursday-Basil Lemon Drop
Something that is well done is always better than something well said. ~Anonymous Basil Lemon Drop Makes 1 cocktail Recipe from Cafe Firenze Ingredients:1-1/2 oz Citrus Vodka1 oz. Cointreau1/2 oz. Sweet and SourFresh squeeze of lemon juice4 Basil leaves Directions:Take the basil leaves and cut them by hand, then place them in the mixing glass
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The Original White Lady Cocktail and Giveaway
It’s Thursday, time to start thinking about the weekend. Megan from Kitsch in the Kitchen likes my cocktails and I love her aprons. So this week we are joining forces. I am going to provide you with a great cocktail recipe, and she is going to provide you with an opportunity to win this handmade
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Fresh Summer Blackberry Margaritas
Why not start the evening with an ice cold blackberry margarita? Fresh summer blackberries mixed with lime and tequila. Cocktails don’t get better than this in the summertime. Blackberry Margaritas Serves 8 Recipe from Cooking Light Combine 1-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a dish. Cut 1 lime into 9 wedges;
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Floridita Cocktail
A traditional cocktail enjoyed in the 1920’s-1930’s at the famous Floridita Hotel in Cuba. This cocktail stands up nicely to time. It sticks to the traditional fresh flavors of citrus and rum and has a tangy refreshing taste. Perfect for hot weather. We enjoyed these cocktails on a Friday evening at our rented family garden
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Pear Tini
A perfect social drink. The color is pale yellow, almost white with an intense flavor of pear and lemon that blend together nicely. A rim of cinnamon powder and sugar that gives this summery martini it’s fresh taste. Pear Tini Serves 1 Recipe adapted from Cafe Firenze Ingredients: 1-1/4 oz (5 counts) Pear Vodka