We’re very particular about our Bloody Marys in my family. Since I can remember, every holiday or family get together my grandfather would stand at the kitchen island, while everyone else whirled around from pot to pan from the stove to the sink cooking and back. Stoically, Boppy would calmly mix the tomato juice, with Worcestershire, olive juice, fresh squeezed lemons and just the right amount of ...
Cocktails
Beet, Ginger, + Apple Martini
A gorgeous, healthful martini made with fresh beet, apple, and ginger juice. Make this at home with a blender and a strainer! No fancy juicer required. Most beautiful martini award goes to this beet, ginger, and apple martini! Not only is this martini gorgeous, I actually felt great drinking it. It tasted similar to a beet juice you might snag at your local juice bar with some vodka tossed in. ...
Rosemary Bourbon Mule
My holiday spirit came a little early this year as it is not even December and I already have my Christmas phone case on. In my defense, Thanksgiving came early and really threw me off. But why should I apologize; its the most wonderful time of the year, why not get started as soon as you want! Mary Parker and I went Christmas tree hunting last night and after a long search, the friendly Tree ...
Hot Mulled Wine Cocktail
Holiday season is finally here, and I've got just the mulled wine cocktail you need for all your festive parties! A few years ago, my Aunt Margaret made this delicious mulled wine for our annual family Christmas Eve party, and before I could snag a second glass, it was G-O-N-E. I've made the recipe for a crowd a few times since, and have tweaked it here and there by removing added sugar and ...
Cranberry Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is like the title suggests: simple. I never suggest buying it in the store, it’s a rip off. It is 1 part sugar to 1 part water. Heat it up to dissolve the sugar and voila! Simple, right? Now to complicate things: Add water, orange juice, ginger, 1/2 cup sugar and cranberries to a sauce pan on medium to low heat. Simmer until cranberries start to pop. Let simmer a few more minutes. ...
Sorghum Old Fashioned
This old fashioned using sorghum syrup puts a spin on the modern old fashioned! Sorghum has been around for hundreds, even thousands of years. The syrup made from the sorghum can be used in a similar fashion as maple syrup. By using sorghum syrup instead of traditional simple syrup, it helps to sweeten the whiskey and to balance out the whiskey punch! Once you've created your cocktail, ...
Spiced Apple Cider Whiskey Cocktail
This spiced apple cider whiskey cocktail is everything I love about fall in a glass! Perfect for holiday gatherings and football watching. Serve cold or hot! Of course fall means leaves changing color, apple picking and pumpkins, but here in Georgia it also means FOOTBALL! Just the mention of fall and football has me craving a good whiskey cocktail. Looking for more fall cocktail ...
Bonefish Grill Fresh Watermelon Martini
While labor day marks the end of summer, in the south we know we have a few more weeks to enjoy the long days and the warm evenings. As we bask in these last few weeks of late sunsets we also want to savor the fresh ingredients of summer, like watermelon! And what better way to enjoy this fresh fruit than by adding vodka! The folks at Bonefish Grill read our minds and created this ...
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Bellini
Whether you've been out fighting the Black Friday crowds today, listening to your relatives drone on about politics, or both (Lord help you) one thing is for sure. You deserve a cocktail! If you've got some leftover cranberry sauce hanging out in your fridge, you're in luck! Throw a few scoops of cranberry sauce into your food processor or blender, add a splash of orange juice to thin, and ...
Fall Cocktail: No Pears in Hollywood
Looking for a seasonal cocktail this weekend? We've got you covered with this delicious pear cocktail courtesy of 18.21 Bitters in Atlanta. Craft cocktails don’t have to be intimidating. With a few essentials, you make a wide variety of cocktails in your own home! All you need to start is a shaker and a jigger. After attending a cocktail making class at 18.21 Bitters in ...
