Juice. Coffee. Tea. Wine. Beer. Cocktails. I've only named a few of the drinks that are out there for human enjoyment. Yet it's very rare that I drink anything other than water or milk. I know, my friends make fun of me. But I just don't enjoy drinks a whole lot.
I bought these cherries with the intention of making a Cherry Garcia inspired milkshake, with chunks of fresh sweet cherries and flecks of chocolate chips. But Taylor was eying my cherries, determined to get in on the #MilkshakeWeek action, and even joked that he was going to hack the blog and post his own milkshake recipe on Saturday.
I am really excited to share this cocktail with you. Normally I only enjoy blood orange cocktails in the wintertime when blood oranges are in season. I've always loved the unique flavor-profile of blood oranges, they are almost raspberry-like with citrus notes. And the color is quite outstanding.
I had great plans for a Mint Julep this year that included strawberries. I've been making a new version of Mint Julep each year for the past couple of years in honor of The Kentucky Derby and the ones with some added fruit have been spectacular.
One of the wilder nights of my youth began with Red Bull and vodka cocktails at a bar in Bath, England. While my Swedish hostel-mates were none to pleased to hear me stagger in at 3am, laughing hysterically in my drunk/wired state, I greatly enjoyed playing pool all night in the common area downstairs, then taking a sobering walk around the park as the sun rose, and later quelling a burgeoning hangover with Sally Lunn buns and tea.
A delicious and warm Authentic Irish Coffee made with whiskey, coffee, and heavy cream. Freezing temperatures require two things; coffee and alcohol. Think of how natural it is to combine those two things together... On a different note, I have nothing but envy for those of you that live in a warm climate.
Almond-Coconut Frappé: Made with Silk's Almond-Coconut Blend, you can indulge in this very delicious Frappé without the guilt! Hi, you guys! Happy Tuesday! Hey, remember that one time we went to Vienna, Austria, and I drowned myself in all-things ice cream and fraps?? Yeah, fraps. That's what the cool kids call a Frappé these days.
In 1475 in the Scottish Highlands, the Earl of Atholl captured a rebel leader by spiking his well water with honey, whisky, and oatmeal. Lucky rebel. Atholl Brose In 1475 in the Scottish Highlands, the Earl of Atholl captured a rebel leader by spiking his well water with honey, whisky, and oatmeal.
Want to see what this recipe costs at different supermarkets? Compare in one place here: Put the raspberries in a pan with the sugar and vinegar. Mash over a low heat for 10 mins until smooth and syrupy. Rub through a sieve into a clean pan.
We conclude our three part cocktail series with the king of all cocktails, shaken, not stirred, the classic martini. According to the IBA (International Bartenders Association) the martini is found in literature as early as the 1860's but gained popularity during prohibition, ironically enough.