On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Three French Martini Hens
Ingredients:
1-1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. Chambord
1 oz. pineapple juice
Lemon twist, garnish
Directions:
Shake vigorously with ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Twist lemon peel over drink and drop it in.… Read more
Created by Chef Brian Bistrong
Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 15 minutes. Level: Easy.
Ingredients:
4 pieces semi-boneless quail
8 pieces baby turnips, peeled and sliced thinly into rounds
4 pieces scallions, white and green, sliced into 1” pieces
2 tablespoons Maker’s Mark®
2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup strong chicken stock
Salt and pepper
Zest of ½ lemon
Vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Pat the quail dry with a paper towel and then … Read more
Most years, I buy my Dad a nice bottle of Cognac for the holidays – it’s become a family tradition. My Dad lives in Wisconsin where Brandy is a religion and what could be better than Brandy than really fine Cognac (or Armagnac). But, truth be told, my Dad often enjoys his Korbel as much as fine Cognac. Not only do Wisconsinites love Brandy, they love their Korbel.
I am always on the lookout for … Read more
Good quality ingredients produce a good quality product, that’s why there is a good reason you have a favorite vodka. Your favorite brand doesn’t cheat you on quality, so you shouldn’t go for cheap ingredients when you decide to try out your own DIY recipes at home.
The winter season produces a lot of citrus fruits including tangerines, mandarin, oranges and grapefruit. Because fresh fruit equals fresh flavors, now is a great time to take … Read more
Whether planning for a special holiday celebration or a casual weekday dinner, it is always great to find a way to save money on wine. That’s why each Wine Wednesday pick is a wine purchased for $10 or less. Today we are showcasing the Saladini Pilastri 2009 Rosso Piceno which only cost $8.99.
This wine is a blend made from Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes. It has a lovely medium ruby color. There are aromas of … Read more
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Two Carmel Turtle Doves
Ingredients:
1oz. Amaretto
1oz. Baileys Irish Cream
1oz. Tia Maria
2oz. Heavy Cream
Directions:
Pour Amaretto, Baileys,Tia Maria into ice filled glass, top with cream, stir.… Read more
A favorite of bartenders across the globe! We have heard that bartenders test the skills of another bartender based on the quality of his or her Negroni.
Campari is a bitter spirit that is made from over 60 herbs and spices. If you try hard, you can pick out a few. For me, the easiest one to spot is the quinine, which is one of the herbs that gives Campari its bitter quality. Campari has … Read more
Why not treat yourself to a different drink for each of the twelve days of Christmas a little early?
Traditionally, the Twelve days of Christmas begins on December 25th and concludes on the but we want to give you a head start on the holiday fun with 12 days of festive drinks for your pre-celebration pleasure. In some traditions the lyrics in the old English carol refer to the day after Christmas through the … Read more
We know that it’s time to pick up presents for your co-workers. In our humble opinion, the best gift to buy is booze! Who doesn’t like booze? We also like wine, but this article is dedicated to booze. We put together our top 5 picks for good booze that also happens to be priced right. Good luck this holiday season.
Here are our top 5 for this holiday season:
With the holidays upon us, it makes me think of Christmas and my wish lists of yore. It also makes me ponder how my adult list would look. I thought about it and thought about. As an avowed oenophile, I decided that my wish list would be filled with amazing wines from around the world. The only drawback to my wishlist is that you might only get them if Santa had a very good year.… Read more