We interrupt this parade of holiday recipes because mommy needs a cocktail break. Remember that glorious glazed cranberry bread I introduced to you a little while ago? The leftover cranberry/rosemary/orange syrup just happens to make a very fine cocktail. … [Read more...]
Paloma Picante Cocktail
Paloma Picante Cocktail | Jump to Recipe I've heard it said that the Paloma is the poor man's margarita. And these days, especially with our lime shortage, I'd have to agree. Made with a mixture of tequila & grapefruit soda, there is nary a lime to be seen in this cocktail. … [Read more...]
Blood Orange Raspberry Smash
Blood oranges are in season. And like so many good things, they are available for only a short while. But this year, I'm finding that they are especially bitter {insert the "no it's just you" joke here}. Happily, bitterness works quite well in the cocktail world, especially when … [Read more...]
Real Deal Apple Martini & a G-Free Foodie Giveaway
Yes, I know it's a MONDAY and I usually share a cocktail recipe on FRIDAY, but it's summer. And in summer one has the risk of losing track of days, losing track of time, losing track of her children. (OK that only happened once). In summer, we have the freedom to mix it up a … [Read more...]
Skinny & Fizzy Margarita
Happy Friday! Have you missed the Cocktail O'Clock feature these last two weeks? I know I have. Life. It's busy you know? Anyway, I'm happy to be back with a great cocktail to kick off summer. The recipe for a Skinny and Fizzy Margarita comes from Alyssa, Simply Quinoa, and … [Read more...]