Nectarine of the Gods
The combination of fresh mint and ripe nectarines makes this a refreshing drink for the Spring/Summer seasons.… Read more
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Mango Margarita
Fresh mango is fantastic. It’s lightly sweet, and its tropical flavor can instantly transport you to a relaxing place. Put that in a margarita and you have a winner!
This delightful fresh mango margarita will pair equally well with spicy food on Cinco de Mayo or a lovely brunch or picnic on Mother’s Day. I may just do both … it’s that good.… Read more
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Pear Sake Martini
Sake cocktails are delightful! This one uses fresh pear juice and dry vermouth for a late-winter twist on the Martini.
Sake has a lower alcohol than spirits, so we mixed up a huge batch without fear of overdoing it. It was a blast, so I highly recommend you get going on this tonight!
I have a juicer, so I juice some Bosc pears for this. However, you can also blend them and then strain through … Read more
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Summer Solstice Smash
Today, it’s officially summer. Let’s celebrate with fresh fruit and booze! June 21 is the summer solstice, so we created this refreshing but not-to-sweet cocktail to start the season off right.… Read more
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Golden Gate Persimmon Cocktail
Persimmon is one of my favorite fall fruits. It looks like autumn to me more than apples or turning leaves. So here’s a recipe for enjoying this unusual yet simple fruit in a cocktail. Courtesy of Square One Vodka, credit to Allison Evanow. (Beautiful photo from Food Librarian, who loves persimmon as much as I do and shares some other recipes.)… Read more
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Kiwi ~ a Healthy Addition to Cocktails
Our furry little friend the kiwi is an often-forgotten fruit.
But there are many reasons we should incorporate these strange little guys into our diets … and our cocktails.
Tart, creamy and sweet all at once, this tasty fruit is also an amazing source of antioxidants and fiber.
Kiwi fruit also lowers the risk of blood clots and reduces the amount of fats in the blood.
Oh, and let’s not forget its beautiful, bold color … Read more
