Justin suggested I put in Scotch drinks. So, this is my favorite. 12 year old Single Malt Scotch, such as Cragganmore Big Ice such as large cubes or a ball that nearly fills the glass Heavy rocks glass Put ice followed by Scotch into the glass Suggested pairings: Beautiful woman,…
Wings are the consummate bar food and are required any time you have friends over to watch the game. I have a few different ways to do wings. I rarely fry them, occasionally I’ll grill them, but I usually roast them in a 400 – 450 degree oven. I buy…
These make a simple and quick appetizer. You will need a cold smoke gun. Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 1/4 Cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 Cup sugar or WheyLow 4 fresh sea scallops 1 Tbls. Butter 1 Tbls. Olive oil salt and pepper 5 spice powder 1 tea bag…
When making orgeat, you start with almonds and make almond milk. So, why not start with almond milk! Plus, commercial almond milk is supposedly made from bitter almonds which contains benzaldehyde which is tasty. They also yield cyanide, which is why you can’t buy them at the local store! 1…
1 oz. White Peach Purée – recipe below ¼ oz. grenadine ¼ oz. Campari 4 ½ oz. champagne Combine purée and grenadine in a mixing glass with ice. While stirring, slowly add champagne. Drizzle Campari into glass to reduce the foam Strain into chilled champagne flute. White Peach Purée 1…
This is a surprisingly dry, fruity sangria. Be sure to use a rosé with an ABV >13%. We used Sacha Lichine single blend. Makes 6 Glasses Time: 2:15 12 oz. mango junks, fresh or frozen 12 oz. sliced peaches, fresh or frozen 1 bottle dry rosé 1 cup peach liqueur,…
This is one of my go to Old Fashioneds. The spice of the habanero shrub and the touch of sweetness of the agave complement the dark complex flavors of the aged rum. I make this as an essentially built drink. Just add the ingredients to your old fashioned glass, give…
Spicy, nutty and addictive. This salsa is great with chips or veggies. I use fresh ground peanut butter and fresh juice. 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 2/3 cups peanut butter 6 cloves (2 Tbls) garlic cloves, minced 2/3 cup salsa ½ cup lime juice 2/3 cup orange juice 4 habaneros…
The spice in the rye goes well with the herbal elements of the St. Germain and bitterness of the Aperol. You can cut the St. Germain down to 1/4 oz, but you will need to reduce the bitters as well. 1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz St. Germain Elderflower…
I think Peychaud’s Bitters were made for rye whiskey. I tried using simple syrup, but I did not like the additional dilution. Also, don’t skimp on the bitters. 2 oz Good rye such as Sazerac or Bulleit Small Batch 1/2 – 1 tsp Sugar 3-4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters