With Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching we thought it would be a good time to pause from cocktail recipes to talk about some tequila facts. As you already know, tequila is the main spirit in margarita recipes but can also be used in other cocktails or enjoyed by itself (if you have the right kind). Tequila… Continue Reading
Remember the Hibiscus Peach Sangria and the Berry Champagne Cocktails we posted last year for a Mother’s Day cocktail? Well, this year we are combining the two into this one very delicious champagne punch that is perfect for serving at Mother’s Day brunch. This recipe is adapted from the label on the Wild Hibiscus flowers.… Continue Reading
Last summer, we created the Chocolate Mint Mojito, Red Dragon Mojito, and Strawberry Basil Mojito using fresh mint from the garden. Now that this summer is fast approaching, we hope you have your herbs for cocktails planted. You’ll need the orange mint for this vanilla vodka cocktail recipe. There are over 600 varieties of mint,… Continue Reading
You wouldn’t know it from our Square One Organic Cucumber Vodka and Tahoe Blue Vodka reviews, but we also enjoy our gin. More specifically, we really enjoy the smooth taste of Bombay Sapphire Gin. About Bombay Sapphire Gin Introduced in 1987, Bombay Sapphire Gin is infused with ten high quality botanicals, including lemon peel, almonds, liquorice, and… Continue Reading
I love drinking both margaritas and martinis. So… I was really excited one day when my sister passed along a recipe for a margarita martini that she was fond of. I’ve tested this drink recipe on many unsuspecting guests at my house and all have agreed, it’s definitely a keeper. The key to this cocktail… Continue Reading
The first whipped cream vodka cocktail recipe we featured was the Snowball Martini. Now it’s time to shift gears a bit with this Whipped Lemon Martini. I say shift gears because the snowball martini was creamy, coconuty whereas today’s cocktail is lemony fresh. This martini recipe uses fresh lemon juice just like the Lemon Drop… Continue Reading
We’ve covered old school with The Savoy Cocktail Book to the early 2000s with The Joy of Mixology. Now it’s time to step into the present age with a book from Rick Bayless, Chicago chef/restaurant owner, winner of Top Chef Masters and author of eight cookbooks. Cocktail book: Frontera – Margaritas, Guacamoles and Snacks Long… Continue Reading
Back again with another ginger liqueur cocktail featuring Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur. Can you tell I really like this stuff? This time I’ve paired the liqueur up with white rum in a ginger mojito recipe… with a twist. Instead of using mint leaves, I muddled fresh basil, similar to the basil and strawberry mojito. I love… Continue Reading
Our good friends over at Tahoe Blue Vodka created a new cocktail recipe a few weeks back and they were kind enough to allow us to share it with all of you. And did you hear they won the Chairman’s Trophy in the 2013 Ultimate Spirits Challenge? – That makes this an award winning cocktail… Continue Reading
Herbs are great for cocktails because they can be muddled, infused and/or used as garnish. Since we are firm believers in fresh is best for cocktail recipes so we’ve put together this list of herbs to plant in the garden this spring. Plus it’s easier to walk out in the backyard for a sprig of… Continue Reading
