2021 brings optimism of a better year, but still it is our castles that provide comfort and safety. So, to enhance our personal palace celebrations, I’ve created regal cocktails, one purple, one gold. “Amethyst Ambrosia” Amethyst…bringing tranquility, calm and serenity through it’s clear, cool brilliance. Ambrosia…nectar of the gods.…
I think that Flips, in all of their forms, are an interesting type of cocktail. This drink is kind of a grownup eggnog – rich and creamy but not cloyingly sweet, with a bittersweet component which creates an intricate cocktail that speaks rum, coffee and the deep, earthy flavors of…
I love pumpkin and I’ve always been a fan of pumpkin bisque. I like mine to be savory. Save the sweet for the pie! Since I have a more than passing infatuation with rum, I simply looked to combine two of my favorite flavors. I tried this warm, with bourbon…
I had read about freezing martinis and thought it would be fun to try. Frozen martinis are nothing new, but my various recipes turned into an interesting experiment. Just to set things straight, a “frozen martini” is not a slushie like a “frozen margarita.” It is a batched martini, placed…
I saw somewhere a cocktail recipe that contained Gin, Suze and Blue Curaçao. The drink was, of course, a brilliant green. So in my pursuit of holiday cocktails, this was perfect! This wonderful aperitif is named after Lily the Haunted Doll. She is the slightly creepier version of the Christmas…
We have used agave or maguey worm salt, (Sal de Gusano) in versions of mezcal and tequila Manhattans. The Sal de Gusano gives the drink a slight salinity and a savory background note. I’ve seen a Black Cat recipe that included Old Tom Gin, Mezcal and grapefruit. So, never being…
We like to incorporate our syrups and juices when turning cocktail creations into “Zero Proof” drinks . Adults feel less conspicuous lowering their ABV and this makes the kids feel grownup. It also makes mixing drinks a little easier. This time we were featuring strawberry daiquiris and margaritas. Since I…
Good sipping rum, like any good sipping spirit, can make amazing cocktails as long as you’re careful not to bury those subtle qualities. An old fashioned, Manhattan or martini can be a vehicle to express and play with the flavors of fine spirits. This time I’m using Don Q Vermouth…
A zero proof substitute for falernum. Makes 1 Cup Time: 15 minutes 1 Cup Fresh lime juice 1 Cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger or 4 oz crushed ginger 2 Whole cloves 2 Allspice berries 1/4 tsp. Ground nutmeg 1 Cup Sugar Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan…
Kids love special drinks as much as adults. Especially if it’s made just for them. The carbonated coconut water is a bit over the top, but once again, with a little effort the kids feel really special. I used an an iSi Whipper and a CO2 charge since my siphon…