Happy #MardiGras aka #FatTuesday! Figured I’d have some fun with this recipe and keep it festive. It’s a simple recipe that takes some flavor profiles from the beloved King Cake from NOLA. Cheers y’all!
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What can I say, I’m a sucker for olive brine in my bittersweet cocktails.
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Now back to our regularly scheduled programming… so let’s make a splash, shall we?
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This ones inspired by my friends up north 🇨🇦
Throwback to a challenge by my friends to create a unique cocktail using ingredients local to Victoria, BC. Using the fruity flavors found in ‘Mountain Berry Tea’ by @tealeavesco (Elderberry, Hibiscus, and Black Currant) along with local smoked honey from countrybeehoney, I was able to create a cocktail that is delicious on its own. I was able to take this cocktail even further by experimenting with a black currant (cassis), elderflower and pamplemousse foam to compliment the drink itself. Not going to lie, either one could be enjoyed on its own but combining the two takes this drink to the next level.
You’ve seen a Negroni come in red and white… but what about blue? You need to try this one.
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Just a recipe to get you through those #SundayScaries.
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A summer swizzle recipe for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home or apartment to beat this heat.
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A home bar standard and favorite, the Dirty Martini. This recipe is perfect and provides the perfect balance.
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I’ve made a couple variations of a white Negroni in the past but this was probably one of my favorites. I created this for an ‘En Blanc’ dinner over and it was crushed in no time. Simple to make and so good for these hot summer nights.
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Like you need more reasons to make a cocktail with Fernet.
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I hear the drink of the summer is the Hugo Spritz, but let’s elevate it, shall we?
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So its spring… and you’re stuck at home with a bunch of fresh berries in the fridge and all this time… why not make a homemade shrub? If you’ve never heard of a shrub, its a decades-old way of preserving fresh fruit by macerating it in sugar, then adding vinegar to extend the lifespan - the end result being a sweet, sour and fruity syrup. The cool part about it is it doesn’t have to contain alcohol and makes for an amazing mocktail for those of you who just want a refreshing beverage to drink at home during the day.
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We may have bought almost too many strawberries at @ambrosefamilyfarm the other week and had the idea to turn these vine-ripened strawberries into a black pepper/strawberry shrub for a balance of sweet, spicy, sour and fruity. Now the fun part is taking this syrup and creating a cocktail out of it. I used @hendricksgin because of the cucumber notes, then added our black pepper/strawberry shrub syrup, lime and mint to create a refreshing springtime drink you can make at home.
Is it December already? You know what that means, Christmas-inspired cocktails!
Read MoreLast but not least, the final article of the Home Team BBQ series features THE COCKTAILS. Check out my review of all 12 of Home Team's craft cocktails!
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