by Brian | Jan 6, 2018 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes, Syrups
Here’s a clever idea from Amber Rose in her lovely The Wholefood Pantry. Make a syrup of honey, blackberries and blueberries. Then use the syrup as the base for very refreshing beverages both alcoholic and non. Try the syrup with sparkling water in a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio....
by Brian | Jan 3, 2018 | Cocktails, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
A month ago I blogged about a Cranberry Cordial. Then I got a cold and I never told you what to do with it. You can find the cordial recipe here. And now, at least, what to do with it. The cordial is vodka and cranberries, diluted with cranberry juice and sweetened...
by Brian | Dec 4, 2017 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
A “cordial” is simply a liqueur, a dessert-oriented liqueur and one that has been sweetened. A cranberry cordial can be sipped and enjoyed all on its own. Or, it can be employed as an element of a cocktail. I’ll will, on Saturday, be posting...
by Brian | Nov 30, 2017 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes, TBT
I can drink margaritas the year round. So can Suzi. Hence, we are married. When these holidays roll around, and cranberries are abundant, then a festive cranberry margarita cannot be surpassed. The cranberry syrup/gel here is marvelous with other beverage...
by Brian | Nov 7, 2017 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I do love fall. I do. But it was sleeting today and I’m too well aware that after fall there comes a need for snowshoes. I try to make summer last. As long as possible. From the wonderful new website simmerandsauce.com, here is a strawberry cocktail with a little...
by Brian | Sep 6, 2017 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I am a fan, a devoted fan, of Crème de Pamplemousse Rose from Combier. That’s grapefruit liqueur for here in America. This recipe comes from their website but I’ve changed the name to reflect the zing this cocktail provides. The base spirit is gin, although you could...
