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Dessert cocktails?  Yes please!

Here’s a cocktail I came up with after dinner that was oh-so-delicious. It’s sweet but has a great chocolate banana flavor. Yum!!!

2 oz. Banana Liqueur
2 oz. Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
1 oz. Vodka
4 oz. Milk (whatever kind you like)
.5 oz. Chocolate Sauce plus more for rimming the glass
Optional: Whipped cream and cherry on top

On a small plate draw a circle with the chocolate sauce about the size of the rim of the glass.  Circle the rim of the glass through the chocolate and set aside.  In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the banana liqueur, Kahlua, vodka, milk and chocolate sauce.  Shake very well to ensure the chocolate is well mixed.  Do a dirty dump which means you pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass.  Dessert is served!  Cheers!

 

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Classic Mai Tai

Happy National Mai Tai Day!

Who doesn’t love a classic Mai Tai? It has the perfect balance of sweet and sour and has a hint of almond flavor which is surprising yet delicious.

1.5 Oz. Aged Rum
.5 oz. White Rum
.5 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
.5 oz. Orgeat Syrup
.5 Simple Syrup

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the aged rum, white rum, Cointreau, lime juice, orgeat syrup and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a glass with fresh ice. Garnish with fresh mint, cherry, pineapple slice or lime wedge. Cheers!

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Whiskey Sour

August 25th is National Whiskey Sour Day! It celebrate, we’re sipping Whiskey Sours using various whiskey brands to see which one we like the best. Which brand of whiskey do you like best for making Whiskey Sours?

Whiskey Sour

2 oz. Whiskey
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup.  Shake well and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.  Garnish with lemon peel and a Luxardo cherry.

Cheers!

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Cosmopolitan with Video

Have you ever had a REALLY good Cosmopolitan?  Well this is it!  This is not one of those wimpy lightweight cosmos that tastes more like cranberry juice.  This is the real deal!  Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City would be proud!

Cosmopolitan Recipe:

2.5 oz. Citrus Vodka
1 oz. Cointreau
.5 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz. Cranberry Juice Cocktail (if using unsweetened cranberry, add simple syrup. You need the sugar to balance acidity)

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the citrus vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.  Garnish with orange peel.  Cheers!

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Cherry Vodka Sour

Here’s a refreshing and delicious drink that is great any time of the year, but definitely inspired by summer!! I just made this and OMG it tasted like cherry lemonade.  So good!

Cherry Vodka Sour

Ingredients:
3 oz. Cherry Vodka
3 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1.5 oz. Simple Syrup
.5 oz. Maraschino Cherry Juice

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and maraschino juice.  Shake well and pour into a glass with fresh ice.  Garnish with a cherry or lemon as desired.  Cheers!

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Peach and Rosemary Prosecco

Peach and Rosemary Prosecco

There’s something about biting into a juicy sweet peach that says “summer”.  As the kids are headed back to school, it’s time to savor the last of peach season before pumpkins and all things Fall are in full swing.

Start by making the Rosemary Simple Syrup: 1 C. Water, 1 C. Sugar and about 3-4 sprigs of rosemary. Place in a saucepan and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the sugar is fully melted and rosemary essence is in the syrup. Remove from heat and use the fine mesh strainer to strain the syrup into an airtight container. Let cool and keep refrigerated up to 1 month.

**If your peaches are very ripe you do not need to grill them but if they are not soft enough to mash, then grill them and let them cool before mashing**

For the Cocktail:
1 Peach
2 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
4 oz. Prosecco (approx.)

Place the peach and rosemary simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and use the muddler to mash it up very well.  Use the fine mesh strainer to strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.  Top off with Prosecco and use the bar spoon to stir. Garnish with peach wedge and/or rosemary sprigs if desired. Cheers!

 

 

 

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Penicillin Cocktail

Have you ever tried a Penicillin Cocktail? Well here’s a recipe that requires making a ginger syrup ahead of time, but definitely worth the effort!

To Make the Ginger Syrup:  In a small saucepan combine 1/2 C. Water, 1/2 Cup Honey and about 3 knobs of ginger root cut into small pieces. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes and then remove from heat. Strain into an airtight container and keep refrigerated.

To Make the Penicillin Cocktail:

1.5 oz. Whiskey such as Johnny Walker Black Label
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 oz. Ginger Syrup
.5 oz. Smokey Islay Whiskey such as Ardbeg 10 (Optional)

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the whiskey, lemon juice and ginger syrup. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.  Float the Ardbeg whiskey on top. Garnish with candied ginger and/or lemon wheel.  Cheers!

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Lemon Margarita

Lemon margaritas are so delicious and refreshing.  Great for enjoying by the pool or on the patio with friends. Make this your new go-to summer beverage!

2 oz. Tequila (white)
1 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 oz. Agave or Simple Syrup
Kosher Salt or Sugar and/or Lemon for Garnish if desired

If you are going to salt/sugar the rim, rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a glass and then dip into a saucer with salt/sugar.  In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the tequila, triple sec, lemon juice and agave.  Shake well and strain into a glass with fresh ice.  Cheers!

 

 

 

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Watermelon Mule

Happy National Watermelon Day!  I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Here’s a watermelon drink where you can actually taste the watermelon!

2 oz. Watermelon Vodka
2 oz. Ginger Beer
2 oz. Fresh Watermelon Juice
.5 oz. Lime Juice

Place the watermelon in a bowl and use the muddler to get 2 oz. of watermelon juice.  In a copper mule mug add ice, watermelon juice, ginger beer, watermelon vodka and lime juice. Stir with the bar spoon and enjoy!  Garnish with watermelon wedge and mint sprig if desired.  Cheers!

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Citrus Cooler

It’s Summer and the temperatures are high!  This drink is refreshing, delicious and easy to make.  This would go great with brunch or any time you just need a little pick-me-up.

2.5 oz. Lemon or Citrus Flavored Vodka
1.5 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Chambord
3 oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, schnapps, Chambord and orange juice.  Shake well and strain into a glass with fresh ice.  Garnish with an orange wheel, mint, pretty straw or whatever you have on hand.  Cheers!

 

 

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