March 17, 2009
Roundup: St. Patty’s Day Treats.
Some of my favorite recipes and cocktails from around the web this past week. Enjoy!
March 11, 2009
On the Rocks: Peanut Butter Cup Martini.
I think one of these Peanut Butter Cup martinis would be plenty to fill your sweet tooth. Seems like it would make a perfect dessert after a long day, too.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Castries
– 1 oz Godiva Chocolate Liquor
– 1 oz Super Premium Vodka
Shake vigorously over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Optional: Line the Martini glass with chocolate syrup for additional effect.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via the chocolate peanut butter gallery
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March 4, 2009
On the Rocks: The Lemon Drop.
The Lemon Drop is one of my personal favorites (the cocktail as well as the shot). There’s just something about that sweet-tart shock that gets me every time.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz vodka
– 3/4 oz lemon juice
– 1/2 oz Cointreau
– 1 teaspoon simple syrup (2:1)
Shake over ice, strain into sugar rimmed cocktail glass, garnish with lemon twist. Serves one.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Two at the Most
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February 25, 2009
On the Rocks: The Hooville Martini.
I looove Yoohoo! It brings memories of hanging out with my mom and aunt when I was just a munchkin flooding back. For an adult twist on the kid-friendly beverage, try out The Hooville Martini!
Ingredients:
– 1 3/4 ounce vodka
– 3/4 ounce amaretto
– 1 1/2 ounce Yoo-Hoo
– Garnish: Chocolate shavings
– Hot cocoa mix, for rim
1.Combine vodka, amaretto and Yoo-hoo in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocoa-rimmed martini glass.
3. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Creative Loafing
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February 24, 2009
Roundup: Mardi Gras Eats + Drinks.
Just thought I’d throw together a few traditional Mardi Gras/cajun recipes for those of you celebrating Fat Tuesday!
February 18, 2009
On the Rocks: Honey Mojito.
I’m really looking forward to trying out a batch of Honey Mojitos. The twist? Using honey simple syrup instead of the regular stuff.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz light rum
– 4 or 5 mint leaves
– juice of 1 lime
– 4 of club soda
– 1 oz honey simple syrup*
Garnish: lime wheel
Muddle mint leaves with honey simple syrup in a mixing glass. Squeeze lime juice and add rum to shake with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with lime wheel.
* To make honey simple syrup, mix 4 parts honey to 1 part hot water.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Cocktail Times
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February 11, 2009
On the Rocks: Valentine’s Day Edition.
A selection of tasty cocktails for your Valentine’s Day Weekend – whether you’re spending it with a significant other or a group of friends. Drink up!
Ingredients:
– 1 part chilled blackberry sauce
– 1 part vodka
– Ice
Put into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a martini glass and there you go.
Blackberry Sauce
– 1/2 lb blackberries
– 1 cup water
– 1/3 cup sugar
Heat the above ingredients in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Mash the berries with a wooden spoon to release all the juices. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved (about 10-15 minutes). Strain liquid through a fine sieve to remove the seeds, then chill well.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Foodista Blog
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Francois Peyrot Cognac
– 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
– 1 oz fresh cranberry juice
– Sparking wine
Garnish: lemon wheel
Combine Cognac, Grand Marnier and cranberry juice in a champagne glass. Top with sparking wine and garnish with lemon wheel.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Cocktail TImes
Ingredients:
– 1 part vodka
– 1 part Chambord
– 1 part dark cream de cacao
– 1 1/2 parts half and half
Shake ingredients with ice and strain.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Hostess with the Mostess
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz vodka
– 1/4 oz Chambord® Raspberry Liqueur
– 1/4 oz fresh pineapple juice
Shake with ice and pour into a cocktail or martini glass.
Garnish with lemon peel twist.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Hostess with the Mostess
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup half and half cream
– 4 ounces white chocolate, rough chopped
– 2 ounces vodka
– 2 ounces Simple Syrup
Heat half and half cream in a small sauce pan; slowly add white chocolate, whisk continually, until chocolate is melted. Cool to room temperature. Add vodka and simple syrup* to white chocolate mixture; stir to blend. Pour into 2 martini glasses; serve.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via The Food Channel
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February 4, 2009
On the Rocks: Ginger Cosmopolitan.
Ginger Cosmos are incredibly potent, so don’t say I didn’t warn you! The ginger and cranberry pair together nicely for a drink that’s hard to turn down.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cranberry juice
– 1 1/2 cups vodka
– 1/4 cup triple sec
– 1 cup Domaine de Canton
Combine ingredients in a pitcher and stir to combine. Serve in martini glasses with a garnish of orange zest if desired. Makes one pitcher.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via The Food Channel
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January 28, 2009
On the Rocks: Sparkling Shiraz Punch.
Sparkling Shiraz Punch is the perfect concoction for Girls’ Night – not too sweet and just fizzy enough!
Ingredients:
– 15 mint sprigs
– 1 ounce whipping-quality pasteurized egg white, lightly beaten
– 1 cup superfine sugar
– 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
– 2 bottles sparkling Shiraz
– 3 liters club soda
– 1 1/2 cups St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
Brush mint with egg white. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar, and let dry on a wire rack. Mix lemon juice and remaining sugar in a large punch bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add Shiraz, club soda, and liqueur. Serve with ice, and garnish with sugared mint sprigs. Serves 15.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via YumSugar
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January 21, 2009
On the Rocks: Rossellini.
The Rossellini is more of a warm weather libation, think of it as a promise of things to come!
Ingredients:
– 5 ounces white wine
– 1 ounce white vermouth
– 2 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice
– Orange bitters, such as Fee Brothers, Regan’s, or The Bitter Truth
– orange wedge, optional for garnish
Combine first three ingredients in a large glass or pitcher. Stir to combine. Serve in a highball glass filled with ice. Top with 5 dashes of orange bitters. Garnish with an orange wedge and enjoy. Serves 1.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via YumSugar
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