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With temperatures teetering near 90 at the hottest point of the day, this refreshing drink will keep you cool. And, once you give it a try, you’ll never want to buy the fluorescent green stuff again. I’m not sure why this simple drink isn’t more popular stateside. It’s quite popular […]
Hibiscus, known as flor de Jamaica in Latin Amarica and red sorrel in the Carribean, makes a gorgeous deep red tea. After steeping the petals in water, all that’s needed to make a lovely tea is a bit of sugar. It also makes a lovely floral jelly. I’ll be looking […]
Even if you don’t enjoy anise flavored liqueurs, yellow bird is worth trying. The small quantity in this cocktail adds a background complexity that I love. Dominant flavors of Cointreau and lemon juice create a barely sweet freshness with a tropical twist. When I’m feeling a little […]
With a taste similar to S.Pellegrino’s Sanbitter, Aperol makes a lovely summer cocktail. A careful balance of sweet and bitter, this bitter orange aperitivo needs only ice or a splash of sparkling water to make a simple summertime drink. Aperol Classico In a rocks glass, place […]
A small bowl of fresh strawberries and a cocktail of creamy vanilla and praline liqueur make a nice substitute for dessert on those occasions when you’d like a little something special. Creamy Vanilla & Praline Cocktail 1 ounce vanilla vodka 1/2 ounce praline liqueur one whole […]
My sweet & sarcastic husband: Aww… how pretty! Me: Taste it. (He takes a sip.) Him: Hmm… not bad. Me: Eat a blueberry. (He eats a berry.) Him: Mmm… Ok, I’d drink that. Violette 1 ounce vodka 1/2 […]
Of course, Ernest Hemingway created one of the most famous cocktails to include absinthe. He named his cocktail “Death in the Afternoon”. He says to make your cocktail: “Pour one jigger absinthe into a champagne glass. Add iced champagne until it attains the proper opalescent milkiness. Drink three to five […] |
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