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THE CREOLE SAZERAC

10 Friday Mar 2017

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I have discovered the only thing I love more than a great book, is a great book with recipes. “Three Many Cooks” was a delightful and delicious read, filled with fabulous stories and wonderful recipes.

THE CREOLE SAZERAC

the creole sazerac

1 1/2 ounces dark rum

1/2 ounce rye whiskey

1/2 ounce simple syrup

1/4 teaspoon absinthe

3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

1 dash old-fashioned bitters

lemon peel for garnish

Combine the rum, rye, simple syrup, absinthe, and bitters in a mixing glass, add a handful of ice, and stir vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve with a lemon peel.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Three Many Cooks; Pam Anderson, Maggy Keet and Sharon Demelio, 2015

threemanycooks.com/

GRAPEFRUIT SIDECAR and PALOMA and KINGSTON NEGRONI

20 Friday Jan 2017

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Whether the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States causes you to Celebrate or Commiserate!!

GRAPEFRUIT SIDECAR

grapefruit sidecar

1 cup fresh grapefruit juice

4 halved grapefruit slices

4 ounces cognac

3 ounces orange liqueur

ice

In a large shaker, combine grapefruit juice, cognac, orange liqueur and ice. Shake, strain into glasses.

Garnish with grapefruit slices.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray, December 2015

www.rachaelray.com/

PALOMA

paloma

2 tablespoons sugar

1 lime, cut into wedges

1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice

1/4 cup tequila

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/2 cup grapefruit soda

lime wedges to serve

Pour sugar in a shallow plate. Rub rim of glass with lime wedge, dip rim of glass in sugar to coat.

In a cocktail shaker, combine grapefruit juice, tequila and lime juice. Cover, and shake to combine.

Add ice to glass and pour grapefruit mixture over it. Add grapefruit soda. Garnish with lime.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Entertain Decorate Celebrate

www.celebratemag.com/

KINGSTON NEGRONI

kingston negroni

1 ounce campari

1 ounce sweet vermouth

1 ounce Jamaican rum

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes and stir. Strain into a glass with ice.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens

www.bhg.com/

PUNCH ROMAINE

15 Friday Apr 2016

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The celebration of our 15 year Wedding Anniversary just happened to coincide with a Chef’s Tasting Dinner at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on beautiful Petit Jean Mountain. We didn’t hesitate to hire a sitter and make the two and a half hour drive for the incredible 11 course meal, which also included unlimited sparkling wine, overnight accommodations and a Continental breakfast the next morning.

Guests were invited to travel back in time to 1912, and encouraged to dress in theme (one gentleman appeared in an old-fashioned striped swimsuit and life preserver), where we enjoyed a recreation of the final dinner served in the First Class Salon on board The Titanic, following a promenade around the RMS Titanic exhibit and hearing the dinner announced by a bugler, playing the same call used by every ship in the White Star Line fleet.

Filet Mignon Lili with Potatoes Anna

Filet Mignon Lili with Potatoes Anna

Chocolate Painted Eclairs with French Vanilla Cream

Chocolate Painted Eclairs with French Vanilla Cream – just two of the delicious tastings we enjoyed

In the adorable book of recipes we were given to take home, the only course we didn’t sample and experience was the Punch Romaine, so I made the cocktail at home to taste and enjoy.

PUNCH ROMAINE

punch romaine

2 cups sparkling wine

1 cup white wine

1/3 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons white rum

ice

simple syrup

Combine sparkling wine, white wine, orange juice and lemon juice, add simple syrup to taste. Shake with ice, pour into a martini glass, drizzle with rum.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Culinary Kitchen

rockefellerinstitute.org/

LA BELLA DONNA COCKTAIL

25 Friday Sep 2015

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This wonderfully undeniable mix of gruff sophistication is the perfect cocktail to enjoy the rumble of the Bikes Blues and Barbecue festival that takes over the town this time each year.

LA BELLA DONNA COCKTAIL

la bella donna cocktail

3/4 ounce lemon juice

3/4 ounce simple syrup

8 fresh mint leaves

1 1/2 ounces rum

1/2 ounce sherry

1/4 ounce Cynar

2 ounces champagne

Put lemon juice, simple syrup and mint in a cocktail shaker. Muddle mint, pressing down gently on the leaves with a wooden spoon to extract the mints essential oils. Add rum, sherry and Cynar. Top with ice, close shaker and shake for 5 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with champagne.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Oprah Magazine, May 2015

www.oprah.com/app/food.html

TROPICAL STORM

04 Friday Sep 2015

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This pitcher cocktail is wonderful to mix up and chill in the refrigerator, ready to serve to a crowd!

TROPICAL STORM

tropical storm

2 cups fresh pineapple juice

2 cups orange juice

1 cup white rum

3/4 cup dark rum

3 tablespoons campari

Mix all ingredients in a pitcher. Cover and chill for 4 to 12 hours. Divide among ice-filled glasses. Garnish with orange wedges and maraschino cherries.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, January 2012

www.bonappetit.com/

RED MOJITOS

28 Friday Aug 2015

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Adding cranberry juice to this cocktail, makes for a fun and interesting twist on a summer classic.

RED MOJITOS

red mojitos

1 tablespoon sugar

7 mint leaves

1/2 lime, quartered

1 1/2 ounces light rum

ice

2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice

1 1/2 ounces tonic water

For one drink: muddle sugar, mint and lime in a glass. Add rum and ice, top off with juice and tonic. Stir.

Enjoy!

 

BOURBON APPLE SIDECAR and THE NEW ENGLAND EXPRESS

13 Friday Mar 2015

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The sweetness of late winter apple pairs perfectly with the deep, rich flavors of bourbon and rum in these delicious cocktails. Perfect for sipping along with the last of the chill, crisp air.

BOURBON APPLE SIDECAR

bourbon apple sidecar

1 cup bourbon

1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate

1/4 cup orange liqueur

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

ice

apple slices

In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, apple juice, orange liqueur and lemon juice. Fill with ice, shake vigorously until cold. Strain into 4 chilled martini glasses. Garnish with apples.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray Magazine, September 2014

www.rachaelraymag.com/

THE NEW ENGLAND EXPRESS

new england express

THYME SYRUP

1/3 cup sugar

8 sprigs thyme

ASSEMBLY

2 cups apple cider

1 1/2 cups dark rum

3/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon Angostura bitters

Club Soda

8 sprigs thyme

8 lime slices

THYME SYRUP

Bring sugar and 1/3 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, add thyme sprigs, and cover. Let stand 10 minutes, then strain into small bowl. Let cool.

ASSEMBLY

Mix thyme syrup, cider, rum, lime juice and bitters in a pitcher. Divide among rocks glasses filled with ice, top off with club soda. Garnish with thyme sprigs and lime slices.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, November 2013

www.bonappetit.com/

 

SPARKLING GRAPEFRUIT AND PEACH SIPPER and ISLE OF PINES and GIN AND GRAPEFRUIT FIZZ

23 Friday Jan 2015

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Grapefruit gorgeousness! Luscious, tart and fresh!

SPARKLING GRAPEFRUIT AND PEACH SIPPER

sparkling grapefruit and peach sipper

Mix one part each fresh grapefruit juice, vodka and peach nectar. Add a splash of grapefruit bitters and top with sparkling wine.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens, February 2013

www.bhg.com/

ISLE OF PINES

isle of pines

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup white rum

1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice

ice cubes

Bring pomegranate juice and sugar to a boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Cool syrup.

Pour 2 tablespoons syrup, 1/2 cup rum, and 1/4 cup grapefruit juice into cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, shake vigorously. Strain into 2 martini glasses. Repeat to make 2 more drinks.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, January 2009

www.bonappetit.com/recipes

GIN AND GRAPEFRUIT FIZZ

gin and grapefruit fizz

1 heaped teaspoon grapefruit marmalade

2 ounces gin

juice of 1 lemon

squeeze of fresh grapefruit juice

sparkling wine

grapefruit wedges to serve

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the marmalade, gin, lemon and grapefruit juices. Shake and pour into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart

www.marthastewart.com/cook

 

THE HUGO

21 Friday Nov 2014

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Great for a crowd, and a delightfully lovely way to repel the cold.

THE HUGO

the hugo

2 cups dark rum

1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes)

1/4 cup ginger liqueur

1/4 cup ginger syrup

8 dashes of bitters

ginger beer or club soda, chilled

garnish: lime slices

Combine the rum, lime juice, ginger liqueur, ginger syrup and bitters in a pitcher, stir. Pour mixture into rocks glasses filled with ice, top with ginger beer.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Southern Living, March 2013

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GINGER BEER

26 Friday Sep 2014

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This weekend, our town happens to host one of the largest bike festivals in the nation – infusing every nook and cranny with a rumbling energy. Bikes Blues and Barbecue just seems to call for beer – and this Ginger Beer cocktail is what we are sipping tonight in appreciation of all the people involved in the event – whether a band member, participant, volunteer, restaurant or organizer.

GINGER BEER

ginger beer

2 teaspoons ginger juice

2 (12 ounce) bottles of amber beer, chilled

4 cups ginger beer, chilled

1/2 cup dark rum

Stir together ginger juice, beer, ginger beer and rum. Pour mixture into pilsner glasses and garnish each with a cherry.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Southern Living, October 2012