Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Please note: There will be no Cocktail of the Week posts for May 16 or May 23, as I’ll be taking an intensive course on sake those two weeks. Summer is Caipirinha time, sure—but there’s more to Cachaça than Caipirinhas. Meet the Caipirinha's cousin "Esmeralda," or … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Caipirinha’s Cousin Esmeralda
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Cocktail of the Week: Easy Mango Margarita
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor As of this post, Cinco de Mayo is but 17 days away, so how about adding a simple and delicious new Margarita to your household bar menu? Mango has become one of the most popular fruits in the world, partly because of its significant nutritional value … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Easy Mango Margarita
Cocktail of the Week: In which I light a cocktail against the darkness
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor As of this post’s date, we are only three days away from the only total eclipse I expect to see in my lifetime (weather permitting, of course, and the Rochester forecast is hopeful). Naturally, the eclipse inspired me to try at least one other thing I’ve … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: In which I light a cocktail against the darkness
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The French Daiquiri
Here we are in February already—midwinter, here in the northern latitudes of the United States, and this is the time of year I start watching golf tournaments just to see green grass and blue skies. Another way I like to pretend I’m somewhere warmer and sunnier is to make myself a tropical, summertime drink such … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The French Daiquiri
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
There are dozens and dozens of holiday-themed and holiday-appropriate cocktails one can make to please and amaze family and friends at this time of year. I’ll begin with my very favorite, which I originally posted on this blog a year ago, and then move on to a few others. And my very favorite holiday cocktail … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
The Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Brown-eyed Jalisco Maid
The original is called simply “Jalisco Maid”—a tribute to the Mexican state of Jalisco (ha-LEE-sko), where most tequila is made (it may be produced in portions of four other states as well). That version called for tequila blanco, but I used tequila resposado—hence, "brown-eyed" Jalisco Maid. If the sweetener in this recipe were Cointreau or a … Continue reading The Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Brown-eyed Jalisco Maid
Hop Toad No. 2
I’m excited that we finally have some warm weather and can enjoy cocktails on the patio again! And what spirit does warm (even hot) weather bring to mind? Rum, of course. There are several variations on the Hop Toad cocktail, all of them including apricot brandy liqueur and lime juice; the primary difference is which … Continue reading Hop Toad No. 2
Daisy de Santiago: Original Version
Think of this drink as a rum-based gimlet or an herbal daiquiri. It delivers a little less pucker than the gimlet, and the dab of Chartreuse gives the drink a gentle vegetal lift that makes beautiful music with the mint garnish. The sweetness of the rum and simple syrup keep the lime in its happy … Continue reading Daisy de Santiago: Original Version
The Voodoo I Do
I was searching for more cocktail recipes to use up some pineapple we had (because there is just never “a little” pineapple—there’s always more than one needs), and I was captivated by the name of this one. It’s a recollection of the great Sinatra hit, “You do something to me.” In particular: Let me live … Continue reading The Voodoo I Do
Cranberry Margarita
Moving on with more holiday-themed cocktails… Call this one a Christmas Margarita if you like, but heck, it would work at Thanksgiving or any other time of the year for that matter. Cranberries are good for you, too! This recipe's perfectly balanced and extremely enjoyable. CRANBERRY MARGARITA2 oz Cranberry juice1 oz Fresh lime juice1½ oz … Continue reading Cranberry Margarita
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