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Chai Latte

Posted on November 29, 2012 | Comments Off

When I go to the bookstore my first stop is the little coffee shop in back. My hot beverage of choice is almost always a Chai Latte. The only exception is when the seasonal Pumpkin Latte makes its way to the menu board. While my preference is still browsing the bookstore with a great Chai Latte in hand, now I can whip up a quick cup of this delicious brew right at home.

The recipe mix below is terrific to keep on hand and give as a gift. It’s perfect for welcoming new neighbors to the block, taking to a friend’s home as a hostess gift or gifting to anyone on your holiday list.

Chai Latte

2 cups Nonfat Dry Milk Powder

2 cups Nondairy Coffee Creamer Powder

2 cups Unsweetened Instant Tea

2 cups Powdered Sugar

2 boxes Vanilla Instant Pudding (7 ounces total)

1/3 cup Brown Sugar

2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

1-1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger

1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom

1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice

1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves

1/8 teaspoon White Pepper

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl or gallon size Ziplock bag. Mix thoroughly. Blending to get every lump out is optional, but not necessary. Store in airtight bag or container. Place in decorative jars or small canisters with lid for gift giving.

Assemble: Place 2 heaping Tablespoons of Chai Latte Mix in heat proof mug. Top with 8 ounces hot water. Stir. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg if desired.

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Posted in Barista Cafe

Tagged Allspice, Brown Sugar, Cardamom, Chai Latte, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee Creamer, Dry Milk Powder, Ginger, Nutmeg, Powdered Sugar, Pudding, Tea, White Pepper, Winter Warmer

Spiced Orange Margarita

Posted on November 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

Camarena Tequila Spiced Orange Margarita uses easy to make at home specialty syrup; Spiced Orange Syrup. The Spiced Orange Margarita recipe was developed for Camarena Tequila by Cheri Loughlin, Corporate Mixologist.

If you ever feel like kicking an ordinary Margarita recipe up a notch, then try this Spiced Orange Margarita recipe. The Spiced Orange Margarita flavor just goes to show what a little flavored simple syrup can do for your cocktail experience. The Spiced Orange Syrup takes a few minutes time to make and a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The flavor results are well worth a few minutes prep work.

The Spiced Orange Margarita is a mouthwatering alternative style margarita with luscious orange spiced notes. Prepare cocktail style or serve in large rocks glass over fresh ice. Multiply the recipe for easy pitcher style serve for parties and home entertaining. The Spiced Orange Margarita makes a great choice for traditional tequila themed holidays such as National Margarita Day, Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day. It’s orange spice tones pair nicely with festive fall occasions as well.

Spiced Orange Margarita uses easy to make at home specialty syrup; Spiced Orange Syrup. The Spiced Orange Margarita recipe was developed for Camarena Tequila by Cheri Loughlin, Corporate Mixologist. This recipe is excellent for single serve or recipe can be multiplied for easy home entertaining pitcher style serve.

Spiced Orange Margarita – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

2 ounces Camarena Reposado Tequila

3/4 ounce Lime Juice

3/4 ounce Lemon Juice

3/4 ounce Spiced Orange Syrup*

Or 1 ounce Spiced Orange Syrup* for sweeter taste

Orange Twist & Allspice Garnish

Combine tequila, lemon and lime juices and 3/4 ounce syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Dip thin straw into cocktail shaker to sample taste. If you need a wee bit more syrup for sweeter taste, add another 1/4 ounce. Shake briefly to blend. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist dipped in allspice powder.

*Spiced Orange Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Zest of 1 Orange

10 to 12 Whole Cloves

1 heaping tablespoon Whole Allspice

3/4 cup water

1-1/2 cup Cane Sugar or Granulated Sugar

1 ounce Vodka – acts as preservative (optional)

Place all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Strain into heat resistant glass container with lid. Add vodka as preservative if desired. Swirl to blend. Discard zest and spices. Allow syrup to cool before placing lid on container. Seal. Refrigerate syrup. Syrup will remain fresh approximately two weeks.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Tagged Allspice, Camarena Tequila, Cinco de Mayo, Cloves, Cocktail Development, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Margarita, Mexican Independence Day, National Margarita Day, Orange, Orange Syrup, Simple Syrup, Spiced Orange Margarita, Spiced Orange Syrup, Sugar, Tequila

Bourbon Spiced Cherries

Posted on June 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

Summer is a terrific time to take advantage of fresh fruits of the season. Bourbon Spiced Cherries make an excellent garnish for Manhattan’s, muddled in Old Fashioned cocktails or as garnish for other warm spirited cocktails you prefer.

Bourbon Spiced Cherries – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 cup Brown Sugar

1/2 Water

2 teaspoons Orange Juice

1 Cinnamon Stick

1 teaspoon Whole Allspice

10 Whole Cloves

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 pound Fresh Cherries – pitted (approximately 100 medium sized cherries)

1-1/2 cup Bourbon

Pit cherries, make sure all pits are removed. Set aside. Place sugar, water, orange juice, and spices in saucepan. Bring to low simmer. Add vanilla extract and cherries. Bring mixture to low simmer once again for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add bourbon. Place in heat proof jars with lids. Store in the refrigerator.

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Tagged Allspice, Basics, Bourbon, Bourbon Spiced Cherries, Brown Sugar, Cherries, Cinnamon, Cloves, Orange Juice, Vanilla Extract

Scotch Cocktail Recipes: Bobby Burns & My Darling

Posted on November 18, 2009 | Leave a comment

Last week a new cocktail creation contest rolled out on The Intoxicologist Facebook page: Scotch. Participants were invited to create a simply made cocktail using five ingredients or less. Participants were welcome to use scotch of their preference, but I would be recreating the cocktails with Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch and Grant’s Blended Scotch.

When I stopped in at a local bar & restaurant, Boiler Room, that serves fabulous old style cocktails this past weekend, the bartender asked if I’d like to try a Scotch cocktail he had been playing around with for the new cocktail menu; the Bobby Burns. Bobby Burns isn’t new, but Chris put a great new spin on it with the inclusion of barely there allspice rim that he and the chef worked out. There is also a little fiddling with the ingredient ratios that make Bobby Burns a Boiler Room knock out.

Bobby Burns – Chris Engles, Boiler Room – Omaha, NE

2 parts Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch

1-1/2 part Carpano Antiqua Formula

1/4 part Benedictine

Lemon Twist

Allspice

Combine Glenfiddich, Carpano and Benedictine in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Dip fresh lemon strip twist into fresh allspice. Rub lemon twist with allspice around rim of cocktail glass and place twist in cocktail.

Chris’ take on the Bobby Burns cocktail flavors out fabulously with allspice rounding out the deal. The aroma lures one in for the first sip. Carpano Antiqua Formula creates an excellent sounding board for the Glenfiddich Scotch. Benedictine leaves just enough spice in the finish. The kicker here is the allspice. It definitely begins the cocktail and seals the deal beginning to end.

After tasting through entries for the scotch cocktail creation contest Bob Stafford’s, My Darling, took winning place. There were a handful of great entries, but My Darling kept the integrity of Scotch flavor in mind and simplicity for duplication at the same time.

My Darling – Bob Stafford

1-1/2 parts Grant’s Blended Scotch*

1/2 part Cointreau

1/2 part Plymouth Sloe Gin

1/2 part Fresh Squeezed Clementine Juice

2 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker filled 1/2 way with ice. Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Rub rim of glass with a Clementine twist and garnish drink with the twist. *Bob used Johnnie Walker Black Blended Scotch Whisky

This cocktail rang out a little sweeter than my preferred taste for cocktails, especially Scotch cocktails – however My Darling plays to the strengths of Scotch rather than cover it up. This is a great cocktail for someone who wants to play with the flavor of Scotch without going hard core straight on the rocks.

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