Category Archives: alcohol

Ruby Negroni

October 10, 2023 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverages, Cocktails, fruit juice, gin, liqueur, No Cook, Pomegranate, United States Tags: , , , , , , , 2 Comments

Ruby Negroni stirs up bittersweet liqueur with a splash of gin and tons of deep ruby pom juice into a perfect holiday libation.
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Cranberry Cordial

November 14, 2022 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverages, Cranberries, cranberry, fruit juice, Spirits/Alcohol, Stovetop, Vodka Tags: , , , , , , 1 Comment

Cranberry Cordial infuses cranberries with vodka and spices for a homemade holiday liqueur suitable for gift giving or sipping by the fire.

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Apple Cider Old-Fashioned

October 20, 2022 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Apples, Beverages, cocktail, Cocktails, Fruits, Juices, United States Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

Apple Cider Old-Fashioned is an Autumn classic drink with fresh apple cider, smoky bourbon, and a splash of maple syrup.
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Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail

October 18, 2022 By in alcohol, Belgian, Beverages, cocktail, Cocktails, Dairy, European, Milk & Cream Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail spikes a Starbuck’s PSL with the flavors of a creamy smooth White Russian.
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Headhunter Cocktail

October 9, 2021 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverages, Blender, Cocktails, Fruits, Juices, No Cook, rum, United States Tags: , , , , 1 Comment

Headhunter Cocktail is based on the retro1960’s  tiki drink from  the Hawaii Kai restaurant,  with lime,  papaya, peach and  rum.
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Bloody Painkiller

July 8, 2021 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverages, Caribbean, cocktail, Cocktails, Coconut, Fruits, Juices, Oranges, Pineapple, rum Tags: , , , , , , , , , 3 Comments

Bloody Painkiller is a variation of the Caribbean  Painkiller cocktail,  this one using blood  orange juice as part of the mix.

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Mulled White Wine

September 20, 2020 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverages, Cocktails, Crockpot, Fruits, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Pears, Small Appliance, United States, Wine Tags: , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Mulled White Wine infuses the flavors of autumn fruit with spices  for a warm  cup of cool weather comfort.

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Basque Chicken

May 11, 2020 By in alcohol, Chicken, Cut-up/Bone-In, European, French, Main Dish, Meats, Olives, Oven Baked, Peppers or Chillies, Poultry, Spanish, Tomatoes, Wine Tags: , , , , , , , , 8 Comments

Basque Chicken infuses the flavors of both Spain and France in this simple yet elegant baked chicken casserole.
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Shy Violet Margarita

February 14, 2020 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverages, Cocktails, Fruits, Juices, Limes, Mexican or Southwest US, No Cook, tequila Tags: , , , , , , , , 4 Comments

A  shy violet margarita might be demure at first glance. And while  roses are red, and violets are blue. Don’t be shy.  Tell me, do you love margaritas too?

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Strawberry Lemonade Martini

June 19, 2019 By in alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverages, Cocktails, Fruits, Lemons, Strawberries, United States, Vodka Tags: , , , , , , 4 Comments

Summer fun is as easy as strawberry lemonade and even more interesting when made adults-only as a strawberry lemonade martini!
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