PAINKILLER

PAINKILLER Since I’ll be in the Virgin Islands during the Superbowl, it’s likely I’ll be sipping something tropical. The official cocktail of the British Virgin Islands and one the most popular mixed drinks in the Caribbean, the traditional...
PALOMA (Recipe from Saveur)

PALOMA (Recipe from Saveur)

PALOMA (Recipe from Saveur) One of Mexico’s most popular cocktails, the Paloma is an amazing combination of sweet and tart with grapefruit, lime, and a pinch of salt. 2 oz tequila blanco (silver) Juice of half a lime (I use 2 TBSP of Nellie and Joe’s Key...
TASHO MACHO (From Departure – Portland, OR)

TASHO MACHO (From Departure – Portland, OR)

TASHO MACHO (From Departure - Portland, OR) 3 basil leaves ¾ oz simple syrup 1 ½ oz Thai chili infused Fris Vodka (I didn’t have this vodka, so I’m adding fresh jalepeno pepper to 2 cups of Smirnoff vodka and marinating for 12 hours) ¾ oz fresh squeezed...
TAILGATE PUNCH

TAILGATE PUNCH

TAILGATE PUNCH This punch serves a crowd and goes great with chili! 18 ounces (2 1/4 cups) naturally sweetened pineapple juice, chilled 6 ounces Yellow Chartreuse, chilled (Yellow Chartreuse is a French liqueur made by Carthusian monks. It has a milder and sweeter...
APPLE CIDER MARTINI (2 versions)

APPLE CIDER MARTINI (2 versions)

APPLE CIDER MARTINI (2 versions) I’m going to make a batch of these for the group.  I found 2 recipes, and I’m going to sample each to see which one I prefer before the party. (Adapted from Glens Falls Gourmet) 2 oz (60ml) Hick’s apple cider 2 oz...