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Summer cocktails a la raspberry
Raspberry mojito Always a refreshing summer drink, the mojito is extra fun to make with mint from your own garden. We also have a raspberry patch, from which we make (among other things) raspberry syrup. I added some syrup to … Continue reading
Classic American
The O’Neill Ingredients: Rye whiskey (e.g., Old Overholt) Lemon juice Simple syrup Maraschino liqueur* (e.g., Luxardo) Ice Cocktail cherries – Sable & Rosenfeld’s Tipsy Cherries are a step up from the typical cherries they call maraschino.* Or if you can … Continue reading
If it’s good enough for NOLA…
The Sazerac Now the official cocktail of the city of New Orleans (by countless accounts the birthplace of the cocktail), some say the Sazerac was the very first such spirited concoction. The story goes that apothecary Antoine Peychaud made an … Continue reading
Cardinal Virtue
Ingredients: Metaxa or a good quality brandy Fresh blood orange juice Fresh lemon juice Housemade grenadine Bitters Ice Tools: Shaker Strainer Juicer Steps: Use your juicer to extract 3/4 oz blood orange juice and 3/4 oz lemon juice. Add several … Continue reading
Miss Jane
I’ve been making this for some of my cocktail-loving friends who are wary of gin. The response has been very positive. Ingredients: Quality gin* Good vodka Lillet blanc** Lemon juice Simple syrup Ice Tools: Cocktail shaker Strainer Juicer Citrus twister … Continue reading
Fellini
Mimosas and Bellinis are fine choices for brunch time imbibing, but for a zippy change, try this fresh combination with Prosecco, lime and ginger. Prosecco is a dry Italian sparkling wine, the original ingredient in the Bellini (made with peach … Continue reading
