HOT BUTTERED RUM Contributed by Wayne Curtis INGREDIENTS: 1.5 oz Rum1 tbsp Hot Buttered Rum Batter, frozen Boiling water Glass: Mug PREPARATION: Add the rum and batter to a mug. Fill with boiling water and stir. Hot Buttered Rum Batter INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Butter, at room temperature 1 lb Brown sugar 1 lb Sugar 1 [...]
Some great winter cocktail recipes from Colorado based bartenders. The cocktails that fill the bill tend to come in amber hues, concoctions with dark, smoky notes suitable for burrowing in. These libations can help navigate the long winter nights of the soul — and keep Jack Frost at bay. More of the story and the [...]
THE FORD HYBRID COCKTAIL 1 oz Old Tom Gin 1 oz blanc vermouth, mid-sweet such as Dolin Blanc 3 dashes orange bitters (Regans’ preferred) 3 dashes Bad Dog Bar Craft Sarsaparilla Dry Bitters Maraschino cherry, to garnish Combine all ingredients with ice in a pint glass and stir until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. [...]
Orange and Tamarind Elixer by Brian Preston-Campbell 1/4 t Coriander Seeds 20 Fresh Cilantro Leaves) Juice of 3 Oranges 2 T Tamarind Paste 4 c Still Water Directions Crush the coriander seeds with a mortar and pestle. Add the cilantro leaves and bruise them slightly. Place the mixture in a large pitcher and add the [...]
Automne Cooler 1/2 oz St-Germain 1 oz Rye Whiskey 1/4 oz Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Cider 2 dashes Angostura Ginger Beer Shake all ingredients, except ginger beer, very well over ice. Strain into chilled coupe. Top off with ginger beer. Garnish with apple slice.
Here’s the punches that we served at Midnight Madness! They were so tasty we ran out early – here’s a chance to make them at home for your holiday guests. Special thanks to Ben, Kevin, and Noah for bringing their products and their knowledge to share! Chunnel Punch 2 bottles No. 3 Gin 1 bottle [...]
Here’s a great recipe that I found on Blair Reynolds’ web site that uses the kickin’ Hazelnut Orgeat. (And if you don’t already have a Tovolo King Cube tray for 2′ x 2′ ice – we recommend picking up one of those too) Hearth & Harvest by David Shenaut 2 oz Irish Whiskey 1 oz [...]
Here’s a nice gin cocktail from the Wetter is Better article from the NYT – The Ghazal The Ghazal By ROSIE SCHAAP I created this drink, which is named after the ancient Persian poetic form, to pair with Middle Eastern snacks. Rosewater enhances the cucumber-and-rose infusion in Hendrick’s gin. A good measure of fresh lime [...]
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