The sun is blazing, and its late afternoon on a Sunday. We retreat to our patio to escape the sweltering heat. The ceiling fans are humming overhead, and the wind down begins. Warm weather appetizers are a must and we start with crispy polenta rounds, with creamy burrata, sliced watermelon wedges, and a arugula tossed … Continue reading Savoring the Season: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
Tag: Cocktails
Cucumber Mint Martini
Autumn approaches slowly in north Florida with heat and humidity continuing to hang in the air like a wet blanket.This in-between time is a perfect for a late summer cocktail. All good cocktail starts with quality ingredients-No exceptions. We scored an artisan gin from Austin, Texas called austin reserve from our older son. A gin … Continue reading Cucumber Mint Martini
Festive Fizz Cocktail
It's the holidays! A wonderful and most Booziest time of year. And to make your spirits brighter here is a festive fun cocktail you can whip up with just a few simple ingredients and a couple of really hard shakes.Festive Fizz CocktailServes 2Recipe from all recipesIngredients:Holiday Simple Syrup1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cinnamon stick1 (3-inch) rosemary sprigFor … Continue reading Festive Fizz Cocktail
Shout out to all my Peeps
I am late to the party! Happy Easter! Pink Bunny MartiniServes 3Ingredients:1-12 ounce frozen Raspberry Lemonade concentrate8-ounces gin (adjust the amount of gin to your own taste)12-ounces tonic waterDirections:In a tall pitcher, mix raspberry lemonade concentrate, gin and tonic water. Blend well. Serve ice cold.Note: To make the sugar rim. Use white sugar with a … Continue reading Shout out to all my Peeps
Kentucky 95 Cocktail
An American twist on the classic French 75 replacing cognac with bourbon. An easy elegant cocktail to add to your holiday festivities.I am smiling. I put the glasses together for this photograph and obviously one of us had already began to enjoy the cocktail before I could get a proper photograph.Kentucky 95 CocktailServes 1Recipe from … Continue reading Kentucky 95 Cocktail
Ginger Fizz Cocktail
Keeping the holidays simple can be a real challenge. It is easy to get over ambitious with menu planning and entertaining. While the planning is the fun part, the game day execution can get stressful fast. Holidays are for making memories and spending time with family and friends. I realize that I will not be … Continue reading Ginger Fizz Cocktail
The Original Daiquiri Cocktail
The Daiquri is a classic cocktail which may come as a surprise to many, who have enjoyed the frozen blender variety. This cocktail was made famous at the El Floridita restaurant in Havana, Cuba early in the 20th century (Hemingway always ordered doubles at El Floridita).This is a very smooth cocktail. A nice balance between … Continue reading The Original Daiquiri Cocktail
Kiwi Fruit Martini Cocktail
Using the juice of ripe tropical fruit muddled into a cocktail shaker with just a hint of simple syrup and good quality vodka makes for the creation of a modern martini.This martini is delicious, glamorous and proof that simple makes the statement.Kiwi Martini CocktailServes 1 (easily doubled)Recipe from Cool CocktailsIngredients:2 oz. vodka (or more if … Continue reading Kiwi Fruit Martini Cocktail
Getting in the Mood for Summer: Blackberry Blast Cocktail
We picked 40-quarts of fresh blackberries last season. In order to justify hanging out in the blackberry patch this summer we needed to use the remaining few quarts of berries from the freezer. What better way to use up the summer stash of berries than making a good cocktail.The warm, soon to be sweltering heat … Continue reading Getting in the Mood for Summer: Blackberry Blast Cocktail
A Rainbow of Love Cocktail
I could not get my act together to share this cocktail with you before Valentine's Day. Since the holiday falls on a Thursday, I suspect there will be people who will be celebrating this weekend.This is an Italian inspired, very romantic cocktail that was created after the amazing rainbows that are often seen through … Continue reading A Rainbow of Love Cocktail
Tomatoes on the Vine 