Ahhh…yes…summer is here. And I am loving it. I was completely inspired by all of you who entered the cocktail tray giveaway last week and commented on your favorite summer drinks! In the next few weeks, I have some talented Guest Bartenders on staff, serving up tantalizing summertime treats and sharing their favorite ways to spend their summer weekends. To kick things off, Rob (winner of last week
Ready for the weekend? Not until you add these ingredients to your grocery list for this weekend! Enjoy!Hot Spiked CiderThis adults-only cider will warm up even the coldest days — and make your home smell cinnamony-sweet.Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray on Food Network’s 30 Minute Meals Try using a locally-produced apple cider, if possible. Local ingredients make it to the market faster and therefore are fresher. To
Autumn Colors CocktailPhoto by Steve Murello “If you’re not into Halloween ghosts and gore, try this toned-down drink that celebrates the season, not the scares. This sweet iced tea and pomegranate liqueur give the drink a color that mirrors fall foliage, while a shot of vodka gives it a little kick.” Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz. vodka 3/4 oz. pomegranate liqueur 1/2 cup sweet ice tea 1/4 tsp. grated oran
It was really great seeing you this weekend Jen! Thanks for introducing me to “Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea“!Here are a few recipes from Jeremiah’s website: WEED & LEMONADEMix 1 1/2 oz. Jeremiah Weed SweetTea Flavored Vodka with lemonade over ice. Garnish with lemon. WEED & WATERMix 1 1/2 oz. Jeremiah WeedSweet Tea Flavored Vodka withwater over ice. Garnish with lemon. PEACH WEED AND LEMONADEMix
For those of you who love the sangria… Sake Sangria Recipe Ingredients 1 (750 ml) bottle sake 6 tablespoons honey 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, halved lengthwise, then cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces (use the entire stalk) ½ lemon, thinly sliced 1 small tangerine or orange, thinly sliced 1 large plum or apricot, pitted and cut into thin wedges (optional, if not in