This liqueur is steeped in history and intrigue, and at times, the two intersect. We like that!
Let’s start with the history of Mandarine Napoleon. It was allegedly developed by Napoleon’s doctor, Antoine-Francois de Fourcroy, who had the idea of steeping the exotic tangerine in liquor and then blend it with Cognac. It’s hard to imagine now but citrus, like tangerines, were once very rare and highly exotic with many people never even able to … 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
Spice up your Margaritas with jalapeño-infused tequila!
Using a fresh jalapeño from my garden, I made a super-simple infusion that adds a little oomph to the basic Margarita. The spice level is moderate, so if you want a spicier result then add another pepper. Serve it with some chips and salsa, and you’re set.
Ingredients2 oz jalapeño tequila*
¾ oz fresh orange juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
1 oz triple sec
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The way a bartender shakes will tell you a ton about the bartender and the quality of your cocktail. I’d say a bartenders shaker face can become their signature. There are some good, some bad. Combier, “the original triple sec,” figured they’d make a game out of it. What a better reason to travel the US visiting the country’s top mixologists. Each day a duo of mixologists compete for the best shaker face, and you … Read more
Skyy Infusions has sent this creepy collection of Halloween cocktails for you to enjoy this Halloween. Don’t let the fruity goodness fool you, those eyeballs on the Red Zombie are real.
Trick or treat!
Jack-O-Lantern Ingredients2 oz SKYY Infusions Citrus
1 oz Mango Nectar or Juice
½ oz Orange Juice
½ oz Fresh Sour*
Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a goblet glass
Q: Please tell me the flavors of Cointreau and Triple Sec.
A: Triple sec is orange in flavor; Cointreau is a specific brand of premium triple sec. Getting their flavor from curaçao oranges, triple sec is also referred to as white (clear) curaçao.
Also see blue curaçao!
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