18 July 2011
16 July 2011
15 July 2011
Apricot Martini
Apricots are in season!
Ryan gathered a bag of ripe apricots from the grocery store with a plan for apricot martinis. I was skeptical, as I don't think of an apricot as a juicy fruit that would mix nicely in a cocktail. However, Ryan proved me wrong.
By using an electric juicer, Ryan was able to produce an apricot pulp that mixed up as a wonderful martini.
Ryan gathered a bag of ripe apricots from the grocery store with a plan for apricot martinis. I was skeptical, as I don't think of an apricot as a juicy fruit that would mix nicely in a cocktail. However, Ryan proved me wrong.
By using an electric juicer, Ryan was able to produce an apricot pulp that mixed up as a wonderful martini.
13 July 2011
Peas!
There are a few crops from my grandfather's garden that delighted me as a child. Of course, I enjoyed just about everything that he grew, but there was something special about the fruits and vegetables that could be enjoyed while standing right there in the garden, following a quick polish on your shirt.
I often followed my grandfather through the rows of peas as he picked them, waiting to be handed a pea pod swollen with wonderful, sweet peas.
Because they are a cool weather crop, my sweet pea plants were the first to produce this season. Clearly, I am a bit late with this post. My peas plants have long been in the compost bin. But happily, I photographed them just after harvest.
I often followed my grandfather through the rows of peas as he picked them, waiting to be handed a pea pod swollen with wonderful, sweet peas.
Because they are a cool weather crop, my sweet pea plants were the first to produce this season. Clearly, I am a bit late with this post. My peas plants have long been in the compost bin. But happily, I photographed them just after harvest.
09 July 2011
Whiskey Sour
One fateful night, during my freshman year of college, Jack Daniels and I had a falling out. Since then, I've steered clear of all whiskey bourbons.
Many years have passed and now that my memory of our disagreement is vague, my interest in bourbon has been reignited.
I have enjoyed whiskey-sours before, but am typically put-off by the artificial flavor of pre-mixed sour mixer. Making the sour-mix from scratch produces a much nicer flavor.
For four cocktails:
1 1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 c. Freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 ts. granulated sugar
4 oz. bourbon
2 c. ice
Many years have passed and now that my memory of our disagreement is vague, my interest in bourbon has been reignited.
I have enjoyed whiskey-sours before, but am typically put-off by the artificial flavor of pre-mixed sour mixer. Making the sour-mix from scratch produces a much nicer flavor.
For four cocktails:
1 1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 c. Freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 ts. granulated sugar
4 oz. bourbon
2 c. ice
20 May 2011
14 May 2011
Lucky Cat
Quite a while ago, Ryan and I had lunch at PF Chang's China Bistro. Feeling adventurous, I ordered a Lucky Cat martini; I loved it. It is quite a sweet drink, mixing the flavors of pineapple, raspberry, and vanilla. Perfect for dessert.
Lucky Cat Martini
2 oz. Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka
1 oz Dole Pineapple Juice
0.5 oz of Chambord, sink in center of glass
Shake together vodka, pinapple juice, and ice. Strain into a martini glass. Carefully pour in 0.5oz Chambord; it will sit on the bottom of the drink. Garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple.
Enjoy!
Lucky Cat Martini
2 oz. Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka
1 oz Dole Pineapple Juice
0.5 oz of Chambord, sink in center of glass
Shake together vodka, pinapple juice, and ice. Strain into a martini glass. Carefully pour in 0.5oz Chambord; it will sit on the bottom of the drink. Garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple.
Enjoy!
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