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Hair of the dog cures… do they work? Or, do they just distract you? Whatever helps you forget that you’re miserables is worth a try, right? St George Absinthe makes a nice addition to that last version of this cocktail. There’s a nice heady rush of menthol that […]
Probably because of all of the holiday excess, I get into a frugal mood out of the blue. After coring a particularly delicious pineapple, I wondered. What could I do with the fiber-y core. First thought, it’s smoothie time. The fiber-y bits in the resulting smoothie were barely noticeable.
Inspired by this recipe at Serious Eats, I found myself drinking my favorite breakfast of the week. Using the juice of 1/2 of one extremely juicy lemon, lemon and freshly ground black pepper were the dominant flavors. Hints of fresh veggies were a lovely background note. Kale Mary […]
Hair of the dog… It’s not a lovely turn of phrase. But, does it work? We might be giving it a try tomorrow. If we do, we’ll be drinking a bloody mary. When it’s time for a late brunch, this cocktail makes a perfect companion to a grilled […]
2 Bartletts Vodka Pear Martinis Makes 2 1 very ripe pear, washed, peeled & seeded juice of 1/2 lemon 4 ounces vodka 2 ounce pear puree 1/2 ounce sugar syrup, or to taste 2 thin slices of pear 2 stalks rosemary, well-washed In a […]
If you don’t mind cutting the cherry in half, they’re easy to pit without any special tools. Just treat ripe cherries like a mini avocado. Run a paring knife in a circle around the pit and twist gently to pull apart. For firm berries, carefully shave the fruit off the […]
Refreshingly simple, this one’s a keeper. Lemon Lime Cocktail makes 2 juice of 2 lemons juice of 2 limes 2-4 Tablespoons simple syrup 2-4 ounces vodka splash of soda or water ice In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. […]
If you’re lucky enough to find sugarcane juice at a farmer’s market near you (there are several in the Atlanta area), this is a surprisingly light and refreshing drink. The juice of the sugarcane isn’t overpoweringly sweet. It has a refreshing, almost grassy flavor that adds a lightness to it. […]
A weekday cocktail is a rare splurge in our house. But, we both recently fell in love with these jalapeño stuffed green olives from Trader Joe’s. This cocktail makes perfect use of them. Bloody Mary makes 2 2 cups tomato juice (or spicy V-8) 4 ounces […]
Wanna lounge around on a sunny weekend day? Or, indulge in a brunch cocktail in the comfort of your own home, maybe? This tasty bitter orange soda needs no embellishment. But, if you’re in the mood for a cocktail, this one makes a refreshing adult beverage on a warm and […] |
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