After adding these ingredients to your weekend shopping list, head over to What’s Up Whimsy to see what’s on my Holiday wish list! For Infusion: 2 cups fresh mint leaves, de-stemmed 1 bottle quality vodka Directions Thoroughly wash mint leaves and place in a decanter or jar. Empty vodka into container and muddle slightly to release the essential oils. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 3 days – longer if
After popping over to Miss Kelley Moore’s site to listen to me RAMBLE…cozy up with a cup of tea… I need a cup of cozy with the week I’ve been having. Here’s a spicy tea drink with cloves, rum and cognac. The brewed clove flavour and dark rum make this a bit of an exotic-tasting cocktail that is a big change from your same old drinks. Ingredients: 1 oz cognac 1 oz dark rum 1 cup brewed tea Several cl
Happy December! Can you believe it? I can’t. This Autumn has just flown by. As quickly as the time has passed, the cold has set in here in Southern California. We’ve been experiencing FROST advisories these past couple of days! In honor of December, the cold and the Christmas Holiday rapidly approaching, I present to you the “Winter Solstice”. Directions In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juic
Turkey day is almost here and if you’re still scrambling around searching for that perfect beverage to serve during tomorrow’s festivities, look no further! I’ve got you covered. This is a quick and easy recipe sure to loosen up that family function. Directions Put cranberries in a small bowl; add 2 tablespoons warm water. Soak until cool, about 15 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate until serving. Divide pear n
Fresh-sliced plums garnish a blend of apple-cranberry juice and sweet white wine. Best for: Low-key backyard parties Prep: 20 minutes Chill: Four hours Tip: To make this recipe kid-friendly, substitute ginger ale for the white wine. ingredients 2 teaspoons whole cloves 1/2 of a vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1 64-ounce bottle apple-cranberry juice 4&nb