Orangecello, a Homemade Treat!
One of the positive side effects of being locked down from a global pandemic was having the time to experiment
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Liqueurs and Syrups
Bermuda Mule, a Dark Rum Delight!
You may not have heard of a Bermuda Mule before and that is because I made the name up. I
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Mojitos for a Crowd, Yes You Can!
I have a long and sometimes blurred relationship with the mojito. I love them, and I’d like to think they
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Mint Syrup, Make Your Own!
At certain times of the year mint will grow like crazy, and other times, you can only get little containers
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Key Lime Pie Cocktail, Elegant Decadence
What is better than a dessert cocktail? Nothing. Well, that’s assuming you are ignoring your doctor’s dietary advice. Growing up
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Make Your Own Limoncello
I don’t remember the first time I tried limoncello, but I do remember the first time I tried limoncello that
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Homemade Ginger Syrup, Yes Please!
As I write this in Chicago, we are entering week four of our coronavirus pandemic lockdown. It is also the
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Lime Drop, a New Classic
The first cocktail I made after I successfully produced my own limecello was a version of the Lemon Drop, made
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My take on syrups – Why I make my own
I don’t make my own bread, and I don’t churn my own butter. Until recently, I never cut my own
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The BEST Pitcher of Margaritas
I don’t mean to brag, but these will probably be the best margaritas you’ve ever had. Actually, I guess it
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Limoncello Lemon Drop…mmm, So Good!
The Lemon Drop is the quintessential lemon-first cocktail. Sweet and tangy this cocktail requires a neutral alcohol to let the
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Moscow Mule With Homemade Ginger Syrup
Thanks to my brother and sister-in-law, I have a nice set of copper mugs, the traditional vessel for a Moscow
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Homemade Limecello
I’ve been making limoncello for about 10 years, but I had not branched out with other flavors of ‘cellos’ until
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Ginger Martini, a Spicy Delight
The first drink I made after I created my own ginger syrup, recipe here, was a Moscow Mule. The punch
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