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 […]
Champagne Saffron Risotto
A fabulous dish – equally comfortable sitting at a fancy dinner or casual supper. Delicious and filling on its own, or paired with grilled shrimp or lobster and a green salad. The saffron and champagne are delicate flavors, so seafood would be my choice to pair this risotto (so the flavor of the fish/meat does […]
Sugar and Spice Cashews
You are going to want to try this recipe – my sugar and spice cashews are dipped in confectioners sugar, then fried, which gives them the perfect crunch and spiced with cayenne and lime zest.
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 […]
Christmas Lemonade
My new favorite Christmas cocktail – Empress 1908 Gin, raspberry lemon syrup and champagne! Looks so festive and fancy in a champagne flute.
Nutty Irishman Cocktail – for St. Patrick’s Day
This is your lucky day! I am sharing my Nutty Irishman Cocktail recipe – a creamy, tasty blend of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua and Frangelico! Cheers!
The Last Word Cocktail
The Last Word cocktail is one of my favorites because it is made with a fabulous gin: Empress 1908. Empress is inspired by the legendary Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia This gin is a gorgeous indigo blue gin which changes color to a pretty soft pink when citrus is added. Empress gets it’s […]
Holiday Sugared Pomegranate Cranberries
Serve my pomegranate infused sugared cranberries as a garnish for cocktails or on a holiday cheese board. The pomegranate makes the cranberries POP! and the sugar tones down the tartness of the cranberries.
Christmas Pomegranate Spritz – secret ingredient apricot jam!
This lovely Christmas spritz cocktail – compliments of @bee.the.love – has a secret ingredient – apricot jam! Bubbly and fruity, you will love serving this cocktail at your Christmas soirée. Cheers!
