Cocktails – Biscuits and Bubbly

Lillet Blanc Spritzer

Lillet is a French aperitif made from Bordeaux wine and fruit liqueurs. The fruit liqueurs are made by steeping fruit peels in distilled spirits. Lillet makes absolutely the most divine spritzers. Combine Lillet Blanc, prosecco and seltzer water with a little lemon wheel garnish and it will transform the most dull chilly winter evening into […]

Gardner’s Spritz

Fanciful Elderflower flavors in a sparkling cocktail. Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose has a rich aroma and a surprisingly understated floral palate. With exquisite citrus and spice notes and a hint of sweetness.

Maiden’s Prayer Cocktail

A delicate blend of Cointreau, gin, lemon and orange juice. This cocktail is the answer to my prayers!

Sweet Cherry Amaretto Margarita

Amaretto adds the perfect sweet nutty flavor to my sweet cherry margarita.

Cherry Bourbon Amaretto Sour

One of my favorite cocktail ingredients is amaretto. It adds a nutty sweetness to my cocktails. My Cherry Bourbon Amaretto Sour is the perfect cocktail to sip outside around the fire pit or inside next to a cozy fire.

Cava Cava Orange Martini

When you see Cava Cava oranges in the grocery store, I encourage you to pick up a bag or two! You’ll find them in season between December and April. Cara Caras are a type of navel orange, but they have a surprise inside! The ones that are labeled “pink inside” are just that – a […]

Raspberry French 75

My favorite gin is Empress 1908. They have a “new to me” gin – Elderflower Rose. It has a beautiful pink rose color. “Empress Elderflower Rose is handcrafted in copper pot stills and features a bright floral bouquet of nine unique premium botanicals. Distinguished by its surprisingly understated floral palate complemented by citrus and spice […]

Hot Buttered Rum

‘Tis the season to serve Hot Buttered Rum. The perfect cocktail to serve on a snowy winter evening after skiing and sledding. Most recipes for Hot Buttered Rum will make more than one serving because this is such a social drink, made for sharing with your snow bunny friends. Hot Buttered Rum has long been […]