Summer’s NegroniRecipe by thehobbychef on Instagram. I saw he posted the recipe for the Strawberry Rhubarb cordial, and promised the drink recipe as well. So as I had copious quantities of both strawberries and rhubarb, I thought I would give it a go. It’s fruity, but not sweet at all. Very summery and refreshing. There’s…
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Iron Ranger
Recipe by Raised by WolvesAgain, from Imbibe Magazine A seemingly innocent drink, Raised by Wolves uses Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, so high ABV, but A, I don’t have that, and it’s known for its caramel tones and smoothness. I used Rittenhouse, also high ABV, also smooth. A delicious drink again highlights of Falernum. Smoky nuttiness…
Heaven is a Place/This is the Place
I think at times I live in a sort of heaven. Retired, can travel again, to some places, great neighbours and friends, an awesome life partner. What more can a person want really? So, heaven can be where you want it to be. Make it happen!! Again from Imbibe MagazineRecipe by Paul McGee of Lost…
Esplanade Mezcal Swizzle
Esplanade Mezcal Swizzle using RummieClub Falernum Recipe from Danny Shapiro Sink/Swim Chicago via Imbibe Magazine 30ml Mezcal-Ilegal30ml Amontillado Sherry22.5ml Fresh Lime Juice15ml Falernum15ml Ginger Syrup 1:1 Combine all ingredients in a Collins Glass, fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. Stir using the swizzle stick. Top the glass with more crushed ice. GarnishMint sprig and…
Red Wedding
From Minimalist TikiRecipe by Rumba, Jen Akin I have been on a bit of a roll making this drink for friends lately. Despite the look of it, it is not a sweet drink. And it looks fantastic. I don’t have Pilsener glasses, well, not until I can find some funky ones at a local second…
Spirited Union
What a great weekend we had in downtown Amsterdam. And I picked up a bottle of Spirited Union Queen Pineapple and Spice Rum. The rum is a cask aged rum, united with the taste of fresh Queen Pineapple & Sweet Spice. Spirited Union are an independent distillery in Amsterdam. It uses a Panamanian rum to…
Groceries for the Queen!
From Karen MacLeod, via Craft Cocktail Club. Is Karen trying to tell me something? She tagged me in this post of hers, and said“I made this drink a while ago but I used grapefruit instead of orange juice. It was good, but now we are in peak navel orange season and I made a much…
Nectarine Rye Smash
Recipe from Drinks by Wild, from Craft Cocktail Club I saw this drink posted, and knew I would make it this weekend. I had seen some great looking nectarines in one of our local butcher/deli places here, along Haarlemerdijk, and knew they would suit this drink perfectly. We had a couple of friends around for…
It’s a nice day, for a Red Wedding
From Minimalist TikiRecipe by Rumba, Jen Akin 15ml Lime Juice15ml Passionfruit syrup30ml Hibiscus Tea *15ml Aperol15ml unaged Jamaican Rum – Rum Fire recommended- I used RummieClub Overproof. Made here in Amsterdam by Judith de Bie @rummieclub30ml Mezcal- Ilegal Joven Build ingredients in shaker. Shake with ice, strain into a large Pilsner glass. Fill with fresh…
The Pilikia
From Minimalist TikiRecipe by Shea Hogan- The Shameful Tiki Room 6 Basil leaves2 dashes Angostura Bitters30ml Lime Juice30ml Pineapple Juice15ml Falernum – I just have Taylor’s Velvet ( should make myself some falernum syrup- note to self)7.5ml Mezcal- Ilegal Jovan22.5ml Bourbons- Bulleit30ml Chambord Build all ingredients in your shaker, flash blend or shake hard with…
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