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Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot

Posted on March 3, 2013 | Comments Off

Mulled wine might be most closely be associated with holiday celebrations, but ironically has a single day in March devoted to celebrating its spicy warmth.

March 3is National Mulled Wine Day.

Pull out all the stops (pans, graters, measuring cups and timers) to make an old fashioned traditional mulled wine in an hour or so, or cut right to the chase and enjoy a satisfying and enjoyable cup of Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot in a few minutes. The choice is yours. Cheers!

Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot – created by Cheri Loughlin

3 ounces Barefoot Merlot Wine

2 teaspoons Brown Sugar

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

Pinch Ground Cloves and Ground Nutmeg

Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Place liquids and spices in heatproof measuring cup. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds to warm. Stir with cinnamon stick. Recipe can also be multiplied and slow heated in sauce pan over low heat for multiple serve.

Cocktail recipe commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly – @BarefootWine on Twitter – BarefootWine on Facebook

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Daily Holidays, Wine Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Merlot Wine, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cocktail Development, Easy Barefoot Mulled Merlot, Mulled Wine, National Mulled Wine Day, Nutmeg, Orange Juice, Wine, Wine Cocktails

Homemade Falernum

Posted on January 29, 2013 | Leave a comment

A good homemade falernum recipe is good to keep on hand. It’s sometimes difficult to find in stores, but is a necessary component in some Tiki style cocktails. It’s also growing in popularity in many other contempory mixed drink recipes such as sangrias and punches.

So, what is falernum? Falernum is simply delicious. It is a bit of spice, bit of sweet and ever so warming. There are almonds, cloves and sometimes ginger. The texture is smooth with lingering silky spice that mellows over the tongue. Falernum is a simple, yet beautiful flavor. It warms cool weather cocktails and brightens warm weather drinks. I think it’s simply divine. Every bar should stock this amazing bottled treat!

Try your hand at making Falernum at home with this easy homemade falernum recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!

Falernum

10 Medium Limes – peeled

10 Whole Cloves

5 Whole Raw Almonds

1 teaspoon Sugar

1 – 750ml Bottle White Rum

Peel limes, removing all white pith. Cut limes in half. Place cut and peeled limes in large glass container with lid. Add cloves, raw almonds, sugar and white rum. Save the rum bottle. Cover. Store in sunny window for approximately three days. Taste for desired flavor. When satisfied with flavor, double strain mixture into cleaned rum bottle. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator if desired.

Try your homemade concoction in any of the Falernum cocktail recipes found on the site.

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Tagged Almonds, Basics, Cloves, Falernum, Limes, Mixer, Rum, Sugar, Velvet Falernum

Café Brulot

Posted on January 24, 2013 | Leave a comment

Traditional method calls for brandy mixture to be ignited with flame for 5 to 10 seconds then immediately pouring hot coffee over mixture. Stir until flames subside and then divide between two mugs. I’ve opted for less zealous method in the directions. Please use extreme caution when using open flame.

Café Brulot

3 Lemon Twists

3 Orange Twists

4 Whole Cloves

1 Cinnamon Stick

1-1/2 ounce Brandy

1 ounce White Curacao

1-1/2 cups Strong Hot Coffee

Heat citrus twists, spices, brandy and Curacao until warm, but not hot. Pour into coffee. Divide between two coffee mugs.

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Tagged Brandy, Cafe Brulot, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Orange, White Curacao, Winter Warmer

Raspberry Spice Syrup

Posted on December 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Raspberry Spice Syrup uses baking spices that can be found in many household pantries. Its versatility makes this a wonderful addition to cocktail recipes and can be used as a delicious syrup topping for pancakes or ice cream.

Raspberry Spice Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 cups Brown Sugar

1 cup Water

12 ounce Fresh or Frozen Raspberries

2 Whole Cinnamon Sticks

1 teaspoon Whole Cloves

2 teaspoons Mace (dried aril of nutmeg spice)

1 ounce Orange Juice

1-1/2 ounce Vodka (as preservative)

Place all ingredients except vodka in saucepan over medium low heat. Stir continuously while bringing mixture to slow simmer. (Simmer for a few minutes if thicker syrup is desired) Remove from heat. Allow to cool. Stir in vodka as preservative if desired. Strain into container with lid. Store in sealed container in the refrigerator.

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Tagged Basics, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Mixer, Orange Juice, Raspberries, Raspberry Spice Syrup, Raspberry Syrup, Syrup, Vodka

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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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.