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Cocktails and drink recipes covering a multitude of spirit categories from contemporary to classic styles.

Berry Tango

Posted on February 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

The fresh berries are plenty sweet to negate the need for added sugar. After sampling this blend with various Cachaca spirits it becomes apparent that brands with weaker drive get lost under strong fruit flavor and sweetness.

Berry Tango – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Cachaca

1 Fresh Strawberry

5 Fresh Raspberries

6 Fresh Blueberries

Muddle fresh berries with Cachaca in bottom of a mixing glass. Add ice. Shake to blend. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with skewer of fresh berries if desired.

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Tagged Blueberries, Cachaca, Raspberries, Strawberries

Tall Dark Irishman

Posted on February 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

This tall dark handsome cup ‘o brew does it all… warms your spirited side and whets the appetite for the luckiest holiday of all; St. Patrick’s Day.

Tall Dark Irishman

1 measure Irish Whiskey

3/4 measure Irish Cream

3/4 measure Coffee Liqueur

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Toffee Bits

Place Irish whiskey and liqueurs in heat resistant coffee mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream and toffee bits.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, St. Patrick's Day

Tagged Coffee, Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream, Irish Whiskey, St. Patrick's Day, Whipped Cream, Winter Warmer

Hot Cocoa Bean

Posted on February 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Thanks to the generosity of Lone Star Texas Grill for sharing this family friendly winter warmer recipe. Now you can enjoy a quick warm up while still snuggled indoors all nice and cozy.

Hot Cocoa Bean – Lone Star Texas Grill

2 measures Hot Chocolate

1 measure Brewed Coffee

2 tablespoons Caramel Sauce

Sugar Rim Garnish

Whipped Cream & Cocoa Sprinkles

Lightly rim edge of heat resistant mug with light coat of caramel. Dip rim into sugar. Add 2 tablespoons caramel to bottom of prepared mug. Top with fresh hot chocolate and fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and cocoa sprinkles.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, Mocktails

Tagged Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Winter Warmer

Mariette

Posted on February 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

Mariette means ‘Little Bitter.’ This champagne cocktail rounds out with a little spice and vanilla with healthy use of bitters, but definitely washes across the palate pleasantly. Life is full of little bitter moments, but hopefully bubbles over pleasantly with more joyous ones.

Mariette – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/4 measure Tequila Blanco

3/4 measure Benedictine

1/2 measure Licor 43

1/4 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

5 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters

5 dashes Angostura Bitters

Brut Champagne

Orange Peel

Combine tequila, liqueurs and bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with fresh orange zest.

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly

Tagged Benedictine, Champagne, Licor 43, Premium Orange Liqueur, Tequila

Mayan Hot Cocoa

Posted on February 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Mayan Hot Cocoa is the ideal way to heat up the morning or spice up an evening…

Mayan Hot Cocoa

8 ounces Milk

1 package Hot Chocolate Mix

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Pinch Cayenne Pepper

Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Heat milk to just boiling by placing on stovetop in saucepan over low heat or in microwave in heat resistant measuring cup for approximately 2 minutes. Place cayenne pepper, cinnamon and hot chocolate mix in bottom of heat resistant mug. Pour heated milk on top of spice and chocolate mixture. Stir until completely dissolved. Garnish with cinnamon stick. Top with whipped cream and sprinkled cinnamon if desired.

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Posted in Barista Cafe

Tagged Hot Chocolate, Milk, Winter Warmer

Kiss from a Rosé

Posted on February 8, 2012 | Comments Off

Everyone knows one good kiss deserves another. Delicious kisses often lead to much more exciting and adventurous things. Barefoot Bubbly offers a ‘Bubbly Kiss’ from their Rosé Cuvée variety bringing a blush to the glass that just might extend further into the evening this Valentine’s Day. Redbookmag.com compiled a Top 40 list of their steamiest tips for couples from bubbly kiss to sparkling bliss. Tuck a few secret recipes for success in your pocket including the easy Kiss from a Rosé

Kiss from a Rosé

1/2 measure Raspberry Liqueur

1/2 measure Créme de Cassis

4 measures Barefoot Bubbly Rosé Cuvée

Raspberry & Blackberry Garnish

Place liqueurs and berries in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Barefoot Bubbly Rosé Cuvée.

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly, Valentine's & Lover's Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Creme de Cassis, Raspberry Liqueur, Valentine's Day

Wild Blackberry

Posted on February 6, 2012 | Comments Off

Coconut water comes in quite handy for adding a bit of flavor, added volume and very little calories to the cocktail. Fresh muddled blackberries give the Wild Blackberry regal and delicious flavor. These hips (..er boots) were made for walkin’ and the Wild Blackberry will keep the girlish figure one stride ahead of winter weight gain.

Wild Blackberry – created by Cheri Loughlin

5 Blackberries

2 measures Coconut Water

1-1/2 measures Rum

1/4 Fresh Lime – Squeezed

1/4 measure Raspberry Syrup Sugar Free

3 Blackberries Garnish – optional

Muddle blackberries and coconut water in mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered blackberries. Total approximate calories based upon 1 measure equals 1 ounce: 117 calories.

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Tagged Figure Friendly, Rum

Fruited Beer Cocktails

Posted on February 3, 2012 | Comments Off

Die hard beer fans may never be persuaded to taint their beer with tablespoons of fresh strawberry or raspberry lemonade, but then again change could be good if not interesting to say the least.

Raspberry Beer Cocktail

3/4 cup Fresh Raspberries*

3-1/2 – 12-ounce Bottles Beer, chilled

12 ounces Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate, thawed

1/2 cup Vodka

Muddle raspberries in bottom of pitcher. Top with beer, thawed raspberry lemonade and vodka. Stir. Serve in rocks glasses over fresh ice. *3/4 cup thawed frozen raspberries can be substituted for fresh if needed.

Strawberry Panache

12 ounces Light Beer

2 tablespoons Fresh Strawberries – diced

Lemon Lime Soda

Fill chilled pilsner glass three quarter full with beer. Add diced strawberries. Top with lemon lime soda. Stir. Cocktail by Fleur de Sel, 5 East 20th Street, New York

Beer Sangria – created by Roger Kugler, Boqueria

6 ounces Brooklyn Lager

2 ounces Fresh Lemon Juice

2 ounces Pear Puree

2 ounces Triple Sec

Place all ingredients in mixing tin. Stir slowly to mix, but not flatten beer. Pour into pint glass filled half with fresh ice. Garnish with seasonal fruits.

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Posted in Football & Tailgating

Tagged Beer, Football Drinks, Super Bowl, Tailgating, Triple Sec, Vodka

Summer Beer

Posted on February 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

When the heat is on it’s time for a little refreshment. Divide this drink between two large beer mugs or keep it all to yourself with one mighty huge glass. Summer Beer keeps the big game day no sweat.

Summer Beer

9 ounces Fresh Lemonade

12 ounces Bottle Beer

1-1/2 ounces Citrus Vodka

Lemon Wedge Garnish

Fill glass with ice. Place half the lemonade in the glass. Slowly pour beer over lemonade. Add remaining lemonade. Top with vodka. Stir gently. Squeeze lemon wedge over top and drop into glass.

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Posted in Football & Tailgating

Tagged Beer, Citrus Vodka, Football Drinks, Tailgating

Le Grand Brielle

Posted on February 1, 2012 | Comments Off

This champagne cocktail would be lovely to toast celebratory occasions with its distinctive spicy notes deeply rooted within the combination of liqueurs. Mango can easily overtake the flavor if too much is added so keep it light to balance the pizzazz and zing of this delightfully hearty cocktail. Named for Brielle, meaning Exalted Goddess.

Le Grand Brielle – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 measure Benedictine

1/4 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

1/4 measure Licor 43

1/4 measure Mango Puree

1/4 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

5 dashes Classic Bitters

3 measures Brut Champagne

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place liqueurs, puree, juice and bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Champagne. Garnish with fresh lemon twist.

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly, Valentine's & Lover's Cocktails

Tagged Benedictine, Champagne, Licor 43, Premium Orange Liqueur

Category Archives: Cocktails

Berry Tango

Tall Dark Irishman

Hot Cocoa Bean

Mariette

Mayan Hot Cocoa

Kiss from a Rosé

Wild Blackberry

Fruited Beer Cocktails

Summer Beer

Le Grand Brielle

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