There is a nip of autumn in the air and as the evenings get cooler, our minds turn to fall cocktails. As the temperatures dip we look for something savory, with a bit of richness and spice. While we most …
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The Honey Oregano Caipirinha
Call Domino’s Pizza and get out your mixing glasses. We think we have finally gone as far off the beaten path as this crazy culinary cocktail obsession can take us (well maybe not). Yesterday we created Honey Syrup infused with Fresh …
Raspberry Caipirinha
We love the Caipirinha! This national drink of Brazil employs Cachaça, a cane spirit that is a distant cousin to rum, muddled with a bit of sugar and lime. It is a potent, tart and refreshing cocktail that is as …
Scorpion Cocktail
Trader Vic brought us many of the best Tiki drinks ever created. Born Victor Jules Bergeron Jr he established a chain of Polynesian restaurants in the 1950’s & 60’s featuring elaborate cocktail creations known as “Tiki” drinks. His restaurants were …
The Bergamot Cream Cocktail
Craving something slightly sweet and creamy? Today we offer you the Bergamot Cream Cocktail. It pairs the spice of Earl Grey tea with dark rum and cream. We like this idea of using an infusion of tea into our cocktails. …
Coquito
Everyone knows that Egg Nog and Christmas go hand in hand, but today we offer the recipe for Egg Nog’s tropical cousin from Puerto Rico. The Coquito is a creamy rich concoction, similar in fashion to egg nog, but made …
Black Heart Flip
Today we share with you the fusion of booze and beer. This is the creation of David Shenaut from the Raven and Rose in Portland Oregon. It employs a base of Chocolate stout, fortified with spirits and bolstered with the …
Muscat Syrup & The Harvest Highball
On a recent trip to Bishops Orchards we bought a pint of fresh local Muscat grapes. These grapes have a great zesty, spiced character that is often likened to lychee fruit. The small berries have a fair amount of skin …
The Avocado Daiquiri
Avocado Cocktails We recently came across a few recipes for cocktails made with Avocado and were excited to venture into new territory. The Avocado is one giant berry with an equally giant seed in the center. The creamy pale green …
Rum & Honey AKA The Jamaican Black Stripe
Here is a versatile drink that plays as well in the heat summer as it does in the cold of winter. It is a variation of a drink that comes from The Gentleman’s Companion, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker …
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