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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
a glass of white
One of my favorite warm weather drinks is a glass of dry white wine. Pair a crisp Orvieto or a fresh Vinho Verde or a tart but not-too-grassy Sauvignon Blanc, like this inexpensive variety from Washington’s Columbia Valley with your … 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
On the rocks
Am delighted with this mid-century Italian ice bucket I found on ebay. I think it’s quite chic. And the double-walled aluminum design helps keep those rocks solid. I do enjoy mixing cocktails, but sometimes it’s fun to let the guests … Continue reading
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