Dry Martini with Gin and Lillet
I decided to play with my Dry Martini. Using the St George Botanivore Gin, I substituted Lillet Blanc for the vermouth. The result is a very pleasant drink. Goes well with our Olive Poppers.
I Hate You Gary Bar Nuts
I like this recipe because you do not roast the nuts with a sticky coating. The nuts are roasted plain and the topping is added. Thus, they don’t clump as badly. By the way, it’s not my fault if you can’t stop eating them! 1 cup each plain, unsalted pecans,…
Smokin’ Nail
I generally use a blended malt scotch for this cocktail. The smoked chai tea really plays along with the background Drambuie. This requires a Smoke Gun. 2 ozs. Scotch 1/2 ozs. Drambuie 1 lemon zest 1 dash Jerry Thomas Bitters – sub Angostura 1 tsp. Chai tea
Single Malt Scotch
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,…
Hot Wings
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…
Tea Smoked Scallops
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…
Easy Orgeat Syrup
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…
Peach Bellini
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…
Mango Peach Sangria
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,…
Barbancourt Old Fashioned
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…