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Cocktail Favorites

Posted on January 18, 2014February 23, 2014 by linda
Is it so surprising that I’ve collected a lot of cocktail recipes? CLASSICS Gin and Tonic Gin Martini Limoncello Manhattan Vodka Martini MODERN UPDATES California Manhattan Lemon Martini Nihomba... Read More

Real Scotch Butterscotch

Posted on December 27, 2013 by linda
At dinner parties I get special requests for this dessert sauce.  I’m pretty sure I could leave my spouse at home and no-one would care as long as I bring the sauce. I like to use a really asse... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Lemon Martini

Posted on December 6, 2013December 6, 2013 by linda
Happy Friday!!!  Lemon Martinis are my all time favorite cocktail. Guest will be so impressed when you serve them with your homemade limoncello. Find the recipe here.... Read More

Lemon Martini

Posted on December 6, 2013December 6, 2013 by linda
This is my all time favorite cocktail!  It’s sour and fruity with a kick.  I usually double the recipe to make two at a time. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 ounce vodka (chilled is best)... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Limoncello

Posted on December 1, 2013December 3, 2013 by linda
If you start your limoncello on December 1, it will be ready for holiday gifting.  Let the lemon and vodka mixture sit for at least 2 weeks before bottling. The full recipe is here. This year I’... Read More

Nihombashi Cocktail (Persimmon Manhattan)

Posted on November 24, 2013November 25, 2013 by linda
Why call it a Nihombashi Cocktail?  It’s hard to grow persimmons in New York, so I had a hard time calling this a Manhattan.  Nihombashi is the Toyko neighborhood where the Japanese stock exch... Read More

Persimmon Bourbon Cooler

Posted on November 24, 2013November 25, 2013 by linda
This is the boozy cousin of the persimmon spritzer.  Set up a mini bar at your party and let guests mix their own. For each serving you’ll need: 1 tablespoon persimmon syrup 1 cup sparkling wa... Read More

Persimmon Syrup

Posted on November 24, 2013November 25, 2013 by linda
This is actually a cross between a syrup and a puree.  This sweet syrup can act as a base for a variety of persimmon  cocktails.  You can use either ripe (firm) or very ripe (liquidy) Fuyu persimmo... Read More

Limoncello

Posted on November 15, 2012September 11, 2012 by linda
Homemade limoncello is so much better than what you can buy in the store!  It’s sweet and lemony and isn’t the color of antifreeze.  Best of all, it’s really easy to make limoncell... Read More

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