Tag Archives: cocktails

Summer cocktails a la raspberry

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Amy

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 →

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Classic American

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Amy

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 →

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If it’s good enough for NOLA…

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Amy

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 →

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Cardinal Virtue

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Amy

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 →

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Miss Jane

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Amy

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 →

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