Category Archives: Beverages

Pomegranate Manhattan. Listening To Marchildon!.

‘Tis the season. These festive and elegant Pomegranate Manhattans are a perfect change up to your cocktail party menu. Tart pomegranate is tempered by an earthy rosemary syrup. The flavors marry excellently with the bourbon. Pomegranate Manhattan Ingredients: Rosemary Simple … Continue reading →

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Italian Gentleman Cocktail. Listening To Sydney Wayser.

⬆︎⬆︎⬆︎ Probably not Italian. But pretty freakin’ scary. The Italian Gentleman Cocktail, on the other hand, is not one bit scary. Not sure what the origin of the name is, but I do know that this slightly bitter whiskey drink … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Cobbler Cocktail

My daughter took a course in Saint Petersburg this summer. Knowing her parents all too well, she brought us back a bottle of local spirits. It tastes like a potent cranberry liqueur which makes it perfect for tempering with some … Continue reading →

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Piña Colada Shake. New Music From Lauren Mann.

Seen recently through my lens: I love the early morning fields in summer. A sleeping kitty shot, of course. I brought my daughter back to college. Sniff. That’s a cross that guy has to bear. A Norwich sighting. Turkey gathering. … Continue reading →

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Golden Ring Sparkling Limoncello Cocktail. Listening To Kids.

Here’s a refreshing drink for a warm July, soon to be August, night. Limoncello, the sweet, lemon-flavored Italian liqueur, adds a lovely hint of citrus to the bubbly. Golden Ring Sparkling Limoncello Cocktail Ingredients: 1 tablespoon limoncello Sparkling white wine … Continue reading →

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Boulevardier Cocktail. Listening To Fairchild.

If you love Negronis and also enjoy whiskey, then the Boulevardier Cocktail has your name written all over it. Just change out your favorite bourbon for the usual gin and, voilá, Boulevardier! Boulevardier Cocktail Ingredients: 1/2 oz bourbon 1 oz … Continue reading →

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Greek White Sangria. Listening To Nalyssa Green.

Nothing like a fruity glass of sangria while kicking back on a warm evening. This white sangria gets its Greekiness from Metaxa, a Greek brandy, and the sweet addition of apricot nectar. Greek White Sangria Ingredients: 2 (750ml) bottles dry … Continue reading →

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Upside-Down Martini. New Music From Enos.

Seen recently through my lens. Went trail running with 6th graders. This guy! I picked my daughter up after her first year of college. We stopped for donuts on the long ride home. Irish humor. Friday! Let’s shake up the … Continue reading →

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Recipe Ideas For Cinco de Mayo

If you are looking for some ideas for Cinco de Mayo this Thursday you have come to the right place. You could get started with the Do Ahead Chicken Enchiladas pictured above. This Top Ten Tex-Mex Recipe post from 2013 … Continue reading →

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Almond Joy Cocktail. Dancing Around To AaRON.

I shared a recipe for Homemade Amaretto not long ago. If you are looking for some ideas of how to use it, here’s a yummy cocktail. The Almond Joy Cocktail is a creamy, coconut lover’s treat. It’s like sipping the … Continue reading →

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