Tag Archives: Half & Half

Spiced Blonde Café

Posted on March 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

Spice up your morning coffee routine with flavor from the baker’s pantry. It’s easy to add a few spices to the coffee filter basket for infusion flavor with without the fuss.

Spiced Blonde Café – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 tablespoon Cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom

1/4 teaspoon Sugar

Fresh Ground Coffee Beans

Place cinnamon, ground cardamom and coffee beans in coffee filter. Brew full pot of coffee as coffee maker directs.

1-1/2 measure Dark Rum

1-1/2 measure Half & Half

Honey – to taste

Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Garnish

Place rum and half & half in heat resistant mug. Top with fresh brewed spiced coffee. Add honey to taste. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired. Variations: Use Irish Cream or Cinnamon Bun coffee creamer in place of Half & Half and honey. Use Tequila in place of Rum if desired.

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Tagged Coffee, Coffee Creamer, Half & Half, Irish Cream, Rum, Spiced Blonde Cafe, Tequila, Winter Warmer

Chocolate Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

Chocolate Christmas

1-1/2 measure Vodka

1-1/2 measure White Chocolate Liqueur

1 measure Half & Half

1/4 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

1/4 measure Raspberry Liqueur

Raspberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered raspberries.

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Posted in Christmas Cocktails, Cocktails

Tagged Chocolate Liqueur, Christmas, Half & Half, Hazelnut Liqueur, Holiday, Raspberry Liqueur, Vodka

Absolut Rush

Posted on September 23, 2011 | Leave a comment

Absolut Rush – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Absolut Vodka

1 part Kahlua Especial

1/2 part Hiram Walker Triple Sec

1/4 part Godiva Original Liqueur

1-1/2 part Half & Half

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a large rocks glass over fresh ice.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Posted in Cocktails, Corporate Mixology

Tagged Chocolate Liqueur, Cocktail Development, Coffee Liqueur, Godiva, Half & Half, Triple Sec, Vodka

O Boy! Berries & Cream

Posted on June 20, 2011 | Leave a comment

O Boy Berries & Cream – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Even without the whipped cream garnish this Mocktail recipe turns out heavenly with its frothy, creamy base that is strawberry fruity delicious without being over the top sweet. Boysenberry syrup gives the Oh Boy! Berries & Cream Mocktail a hint of sweet with layer of lush flavor it needs for beauty, color and richness. When strawberries are not in seasons and the fruit lends itself to a little more tart than sweet, add a smidge more boysenberry syrup to dial up the flavor and keep this Mocktail an ‘Oh Boy!’ treat year round.

O Boy! Berries & Cream – created by Cheri Loughlin

4 Strawberries

1/4 ounce Boysenberry Syrup

3 ounces Half & Half

Whipped Cream – optional

Strawberry Garnish

1/4 ounce Boysenberry Syrup Garnish

Muddle four strawberries in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add 1/4 ounce boysenberry syrup, half & half and ice. Shake until contents thoroughly combined and well chilled. Strain into a large wine glass filled half with ice. Top with whipped cream if desired. Drizzle boysenberry syrup over the top. Place cut strawberry on the side of the glass.

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Tagged Boysenberry Syrup, Half & Half, Mocktails, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Strawberries, Whipped Cream

Dessert Takes a Spin

Posted on May 16, 2011 | 2 Comments

The succulently sweet taste of pineapple and coconut blend together seamlessly in this non-alcoholic blended adaptation of the vodka based Chi-Chi. It’s the perfect pick-me-up dessert drink during the day or hold out for the happy hour version.

Chi-Chi à la mode – created by Cheri Loughlin

Serves 4

1/2 Fresh Cored Pineapple

3 ounces Cream of Coconut

3 ounces Half & Half

2 cups Ice

Fresh Pineapple Spears Garnish

Whipped Cream

Cut pineapple into chunks. Place pineapple chunks, cream of coconut, half & half and ice into blender. Blend until mixture is completely smooth. Pour into four cocktail glasses. Insert pineapple spear garnish. Top with dollop of whipped cream. Notation: Frozen pineapple may be used in place of fresh.

Chi-Chi

1 ounce Vodka

1/2 ounce Cream of Coconut

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Half & Half

1/2 to 1 cup Crushed Ice

Fresh Pineapple Garnish

Whipped Cream – Optional

Blend liquid ingredients and ice together in blender until mixture is completely smooth. Pour into Hurricane glass. Garnish with fresh pineapple and whipped cream if desired.

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Posted in Cocktails, Mocktails

Tagged Cream of Coconut, Half & Half, Mocktails, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Pineapple, Vodka

Celebrate National Pistachio Day with a Cocktail

Posted on January 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

It takes seven to ten years for a pistachio tree to grow before harvest, but it only takes a few moments to whip up this nutty little cocktail number in honor of the happy little nut. Though the pistachio harvest takes place in September there are two wintry days in question honoring the mighty little pistachio. Foodimentary’s website refers to January 26 as National Pistachio Day while Holiday Insights mentions February 26 as a good time to get a little nutty. Why not both?

Café Pistachio

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

3/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Half & Half

1/2 ounce Amoretti Crema di Pistachio

Ground Pistachios Sprinkles & Orange Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with light sprinkling of finely ground pistachios and fresh orange twist. This may also be served in large rocks glass over fresh ice if desired.

Notation: Pistachio flavor also pairs nicely with Chardonnay and Italian Red Wine.

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Posted in Daily Holidays, Whiskey Cocktails

Tagged Amoretti Crema di Pistachio, Bourbon, Cafe Pistachio, Coffee Liqueur, Foodimentary, Half & Half, Holiday Insights, National Pistachio Day

Cocktails from the Ex Files

Posted on December 17, 2010 | Leave a comment

There is a reason why Exes are indeed part of the past. However convoluted existence means every once in a while their life weaves itself in with yours and wires cross for a little spark of complicated living. ‘Tis the season for just that sort of electrical shock reminder to the circuit board.

Because the Honeymoon was over a long time ago. The Ex just chooses to revisit the wound now and again.

Honeymoon

1-1/2 ounce Applejack

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Benedictine

1/4 ounce Triple Sec

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Once upon a time in the recesses of your mind the thought of separation and ultimate disconnect from the significant other in your life brought instant gratification. The belief of a life full of bliss, complete with miles of smiles and endless relief was in sight. All inclusive happiness with the signing of nullification papers is a total myth, but the Separator and Miles of Smiles drinks just might get you to your happy place when the Ex comes knocking with yet another irritating request.

Separator

1-1/4 ounce Brandy

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/4 ounce Half & Half

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice.

Miles of Smiles

1/2 ounce Canadian Whiskey

1/2 ounce Peppermint Schnapps

1/2 ounce Amaretto

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled shooter glass or serve in rocks glass over fresh ice.

Sometimes a face to face meet and greet is necessary. Donning the business as usual face must seem casual, ordinary and effortless. No matter how difficult don’t let the Ex see you sweat, don’t let the Ex know you would rather walk on fiery coals or better yet stick pins in a voodoo doll in their honor than sit idly and have a civil conversation over coffee with them. A quick Lethal Injection or Stress Reliever to take the edge off might do the trick.

Lethal Injection

1/4 ounce Coconut Rum

1/4 ounce Spiced Rum

1/4 ounce Dark Rum

1/4 ounce Crème de Noyaux

1/4 ounce Orange Juice

1/4 ounce Pineapple Juice

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled shooter glass.

Stress Reliever

3/4 ounce Vodka

3/4 ounce Coconut Rum

1/4 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/4 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/4 ounce Pineapple Juice

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice.

It’s the Aggravation of going back in time, revisiting old wounds, reliving the same old conversations and remembering exactly why particular people who were once part of the future are now a thing of the past. They drive you wacky with their Screwball behavior. If you two were still together is there any doubt that you would be Simply Bonkers by now?

Aggravation

1-1/4 ounce Scotch

3/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Half & Half

Place ice in large rocks glass. Add ingredients in order give. Stir and serve.

Screwball

1-1/4 ounce Whiskey

3-3/4 ounce Orange Juice

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Place ice in highball glass. Add whiskey and orange juice. Stir. Add dashes of bitters. Serve.

Simply Bonkers

1/3 ounce Raspberry Liqueur

1/3 ounce Rum

1/3 ounce Half & Half

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled shot glass.

Don’t do it! Don’t fall into the trap. It simply isn’t worth the time, effort or brain damage. Getting suckered into the trap of “just one more time for old time’s sake” is not only a bad idea, but the worst idea of all time. Falling into bed with an Ex is like going back to a Bad Habit.

Bad Habit

1/2 ounce Vodka

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

Old Lay

1-1/4 ounce Tequila

3/4 ounce Triple Sec

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

Dash Grenadine

Combine tequila, triple sec and lime juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into two chilled shot glasses. Add dash grenadine to top of both shots.

The Ex can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. It isn’t good to hold onto the past. Send the bitter notes packing with a toast to the future.

Bitters Highball

3/4 ounce Bitters

Ginger Ale

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place bitters in highball glass. Add ounce of ginger ale. Stir. Add fresh ice. Top with ginger ale to fill. Garnish with fresh lemon twist. Stir.

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Tagged Amaretto, Applejack, Benedictine, Bitters, Brandy, Canadian Whisky, Coconut Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Creme de Noyaux, Dark Rum, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Ginger Ale, Grenadine, Half & Half, Orange Bitters, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Peppermint Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, Raspberry Liqueur, Rum, Scotch, Spiced Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Vodka, Whiskey

Holiday Shots Inspire Delicious Dessert Cocktails

Posted on December 9, 2010 | 1 Comment

Those cute little dessert shots often inspire full size sip worthy dessert cocktails perfect for holiday parties, Girl’s Night Out gift wrapping get-togethers or for an after dinner wind down sweet treat. No need to squander away delicious shots with one gulp when a few extra additions could make the mini into something marvelous.

My Sweet Cherry – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 ounce Vodka or Rum

1/4 ounce Cherry Heering Liqueur

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

2 ounces Cranberry Juice

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to completely blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry. Notation: First few sips render mostly cherry, but once the flavor sits on the taste buds for a moment or two the intermingling of chocolaty mocha plays gracefully on the tongue. My Sweet Cherry was inspired by the Black Forest Cake shot.

Raspberry Brownie Escapade – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Vodka or Rum

3/4 ounce Raspberry Liqueur

3/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Heavy Cream

1 ounce Half & Half

Skewered Raspberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to blend and chill thoroughly. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered raspberries. Notation: Dreamy smooth raspberry chocolate. Coffee liqueur places seductively with the raspberry liqueur in this richly decadent cocktail. Excellent dessert style sipper. Raspberry Brownie Escapade was inspired by the Raspberry Brownie Bite.

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Posted in Christmas Cocktails, Cocktails

Tagged Cherry Heering Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Half & Half, Heavy Cream, Irish Cream, Raspberry Liqueur, Rum, Vodka

Family Friendly Hot Chocolate & Coffee Recipes

Posted on November 25, 2010 | 1 Comment

Coffee and hot chocolate drinks are hot commodities year round, but become warming indulgences especially during winter months and holiday times. While spirited versions are always delicious to sip, it is also nice to have non-alcoholic mocktail recipes on hand for times we want to relax without the buzz or have as optional serve for those too young to consume alcohol. The coffee and hot chocolate recipes below are listed as non-alcoholic recipes with notations for ways to sweeten the deal into spirited blends if preferred. Ten more hot chocolates with variety of spirits can be found on the site as well as coffees, teas and ciders. Additional hot brews using a variety of spirits may also be of interest.

Morning never tasted so sweet as a tall cup of chilled coffee after numerous cups of steaming hot brew. Nilla Frappe gives off hints of vanilla tipped off by the sweetness of caramel, followed by the decadence of whipped topping.

Nilla Frappe – created by Cheri Loughlin

4 ounces Cold Coffee

1 unit International Delights French Vanilla

1/2 ounce DaVinci Caramel Syrup

Whipped Cream Garnish

Combine liquids over fresh ice. Stir. Top with whipped cream. Notation: Take this delicious non-alcoholic treat to the next level with a splash of Navan, Butterscotch schnapps or Licor 43 in exchange for the International Delights French Vanilla.

The buzz surrounding caffeinated bliss is really all that it’s jazzed up to be according to one source; in moderation of course. In other words – please drink responsibly.

Triple Threat – created by Cheri Loughlin

5 ounces Hot Coffee

1 package Hot Chocolate

Whipped Cream

Chocolate Sauce

Place dollop of chocolate sauce in bottom of heatproof coffee container. Add half of coffee amount and then package of hot chocolate. Stir thoroughly. Add remaining coffee. Top with whipped cream. Drizzle chocolate sauce on top. Notation: Make the Triple Threat go the extra mile by adding a splash of Crème de Cacao or Godiva for extra chocolaty goodness, Voyant Chai for hint of something different or Castries Peanut Rum Creme for a hint of Reeses flair.

It is the simple self-indulgent luxuries we use to lift our spirits and keep us going those few hours more during the morning that keep spirits lively throughout the day. Chocolate Marsh is precisely the most decadent offering of the day. Choose this tasty morsel as sumptuous start or lush ending to the day.

Chocolate Marsh – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Torani White Chocolate Syrup

1 unit International Delight Hazelnut Coffee Creamer

4 ounces Hot Coffee

Marshmallow Topping

Whipped Cream

Nutmeg

Swirl marshmallow topping in heatproof coffee container. Add white chocolate syrup, coffee creamer and hot coffee. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Notation: Bring this non-alcoholic coffee to the next level by substituting Frangelico Liqueur and Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur for the syrup and coffee creamers.

A hot, steamy straight pour is usually my preferred choice for the first rounds of java, but every once in a while a delicious dessert style cup of coffee stirs my interest. The Razz is a warm, creamy dessert style coffee for any time of year, but especially lovely during winter months. Since The Razz coffee recipe contains no alcohol it may be enjoyed day or evening.

The Razz – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce DaVinci Raspberry Syrup

1-1/2 ounce Half & Half

5 ounces Hot Coffee

Whipped Cream Garnish

Combine liquids in heatproof coffee container. Add whipped topping garnish. Notation: The Razz easily steps up to a notch by substituting Raspberry Liqueur for the raspberry syrup.

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Posted in Barista Cafe, Mocktails

Tagged Caramel Syrup, Chocolate Syrup, Coffee, Coffee Creamer, Half & Half, Hot Chocolate, Marshmallow Cream, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Raspberry Syrup, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate Syrup, Winter Warmer

Kahlua Mocha: Making Holiday Hosting Easy

Posted on November 24, 2010 | 1 Comment

Easy to build cocktails and drink recipes are perfect for holiday parties so hosts can continue to mingle with guests. Espresso flavored cocktails laced with dark chocolate are always a hit with party goers which makes Kahlua Mocha a no brainer when it comes to the perfect serve. Kahlua Mocha recipes for the holidays include favorites from previous years when this little favorite was first released.

Iced Mochaccino

3 measures Kahlua Mocha

2 measures Chilled Espresso

Place liquids in tall glass over fresh ice. Stir and serve.

Mocha Bulldog

1 measure Kahlua Mocha

1 measure Vodka

1 measure Cola

Place liquids over fresh ice in rocks glass. Stir and serve.

Mochatini

1-1/2 measure Kahlua Mocha

1-1/2 measure Vodka

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass.

Mocha Freeze

1 measure Kahlua Mocha

2 measures Coffee

2 scoops Vanilla ice cream OR 2 parts Half & Half

If using ice cream: Place ingredients in blender. Puree until thoroughly blended.Pour into goblet.

If using half & half: Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass or strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice.