Category Archives: Beverages

Short And Sweet. SweeTarts Milk Shake.

Posted on February 10, 2015 by I Sing In The Kitchen

If you like SweeTarts, those tangy little candies, I’m pretty sure you are going to love these shakes. Festive, thick, sweet and tart, these fun strawberry milk shakes are delicious. I made one batch of shakes with assorted colored candies … Continue reading →

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Sparkling Port Cocktail. A Sweet Sweet New Song From Drunk Mule.

Posted on February 6, 2015 by I Sing In The Kitchen

Friday. Such a beautiful and welcome word. A beautiful drink, like this Sparkling Port Cocktail, will be most welcome tonight (or next weekend for Valentine’s Day). The port gives sparkling wine a lovely pink hue and a hint of sweetness, … Continue reading →

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Peppadew Margarita. Hot New Music From Le Thug.

Posted on January 16, 2015 by I Sing In The Kitchen

Spicy-sweet peppadew peppers get to shine in this top-shelf margarita. The brine lends subtle heat while the pepper garnish adds an appealing pop of color. Peppadew Margarita Ingredients: Lime wedge Flaky sea salt Ice 2 ounces silver tequila 1 ounce … Continue reading →

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Bombay Sapphire East Lemongrass Collins

Posted on December 25, 2014 by I Sing In The Kitchen

Happy Christmas to all who celebrate. Seems like it has become a tradition around here to post a cocktail on this day, so why stop the fun? (Be sure to check out past ISITK Christmas day posts for more cocktail … Continue reading →

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Coconut Tequila Cocktail. Painting The Musical Town With THEESatisfaction.

Posted on December 12, 2014 by I Sing In The Kitchen

We got our first real hit of snow this week. These Coconut Tequila Cocktails remind me of the beautiful drifts of soft white covering the landscape. One major difference. There’s no tequila in the snow. But there is tequila in … Continue reading →

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Orange-Scented Dark Rum And Dubonnet Aperitif. New Music From Chad Hollister.

Posted on October 4, 2014 by I Sing In The Kitchen

Rumor has it that Paul Child, of the Julia household, served Orange-Scented Dark Rum And Dubonnet Aperitifs as his signature holiday cocktail. There is something so alluring about an “Aperitif”…the word, the liquid, the anticipation of the meal to follow. … Continue reading →

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Champagne Lillet Cocktail. Listening To Levee Drivers.

Posted on September 22, 2014 by I Sing In The Kitchen

My daughter got her driver’s license this morning! Woo Hoo! Time to celebrate this huge milestone. An elegant cocktail of Champagne mixed with the crisp and slightly fruity Lillet Blanc sounds perfect for a toast. Let the worrying begin. Champagne … Continue reading →

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The Dubonnet Cocktail. Kicking Back To New Music From Rich Aucoin.

Posted on August 14, 2014 by I Sing In The Kitchen

I am currently on holiday in Nova Scotia. What a beautiful place filled with some of the friendliest people on the planet. My only complaint…the lack of knowledge (in the places I have stayed) of how to make a martini. … Continue reading →

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James Bond Martini

Posted on July 26, 2014 by I Sing In The Kitchen

I came across this recipe for a “James Bond Martini” in The New York Times Country Weekend Cookbook. What caught my interest was the equal parts gin and vodka and the addition of Lillet Blanc, one of my favorite summer … Continue reading →

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Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail. Cheers To The Awesome King Post Kitsch.

Posted on July 13, 2014 by I Sing In The Kitchen

Being a Vermonter, I am totally into maple syrup. A lot of my friends make their own, which is such an incredible feat. 40 gallons of sap yields 1 gallon of maple syrup. It is a labor of love, but … Continue reading →

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