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Take Me to the Tropics Sangria Recipe

Posted on April 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

A good Sangria recipe is one of the most adaptable drinks recipes one can make. It can be made light and refreshing for summer sipping. Or vary the ingredients for a lush, cozy drink during cooler months. Sangrias also make hosting duties fairly easy when entertaining since they can be made ahead of time in pitcher form for batch serve. Better yet, guests will be impressed with your awesome bartending skills. What’s not to love?!

The Take Me to the Tropics Sangria recipe is fruity with light coconut flavor. The color is pale pink so the whole fruits take center stage as edible garnish. This is summery fresh Sangria ideal for outdoor entertaining. The color lends itself to bridal parties and baby showers due to the color.

Take Me to the Tropics Sangria – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-750ml Bottle Riesling Wine

12 ounces Fresh Blueberries – cut small slit in side or cut in half

15 whole Fresh Blackberries

3/4 cup Fresh Mango – cut into 3/4 inch pieces

1/2 Orange – Quartered & Sliced

3 ounces Coconut Rum

3 ounces Coconut Juice

1 Tablespoon Simple Syrup

3 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary – Smack on hand to release aroma

Grated Coconut Garnish – optional

Place all ingredients, except optional grated coconut garnish, in pitcher. Stir. Cover. Refrigerate overnight. Serve over ice. Garnish with grated coconut if desired.

Why do people love Sangria so much? It’s fairly inexpensive and easy to make. It’s delicious and not overly sweet. A good Sangria recipe is fairly flexible to fruits and juices one has on hand. Alcohol content is usually less than single serve cocktails.

Find a few more Spanish inspired drinks and Sangria recipes in the post Wine, Sangrias & Spanish Inspired Cocktails. Learn a little about The History of Sangria and sample one of the original red wine punches, the 1800s Claret Cup Recipe found at Wine Intro.

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Aperitif & Wine Cocktails

Posted on March 7, 2013 | Comments Off

So many cocktails are created with the foundation of strong spirits such as vodka, gin, whiskies, etc. It’s easy to forget there are other spirited choices for cocktail creation. The industry is seeing an upswing in beer cocktails, wine based cocktails and the inclusion of aperitif based cocktails.

Next time you’re in the mood for something a little off the beaten track, pick up an aperitif or bottle of wine and start mixing.

Holiday that celebrates wine ~ February 18 is National “Drink Wine” Day

Heights Cobbler – Jack the Horse Tavern, Brooklyn, NY

1/2 Lemon Wheel

1/2 Orange Wheel

6 Fresh or Thawed Frozen Cranberries

2 Pineapple Spears (1 peeled)

2 ounces Ruby Port

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier

2 dashes Bitters

Muddle lemon, oranges, 3 cranberries and peeled pineapple in bottom of cocktail shaker. Add port, Grand Marnier, bitters and ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with remaining 3 cranberries and unpeeled pineapple spear.

Paris Sunset – CAV, Providence

3/4 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

3 drops Angostura Bitters

1-1/2 teaspoon Sugar

3 ounces Champagne – chilled

Combine Dubonnet, bitters and sugar in mixing glass. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne.

Ice Wine Martini – Blue Martini, Birmingham, MI

10 large seedless Green Grapes

2 ounces Ice Wine

2 ounces Vodka

2 Green Grapes Garnish – Halved

Place 10 grapes, vodka and wine in blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through tea strainer into ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with skewered grape halves.

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Tagged Angostura Bitters, Aperitif, Bitters, Champagne, Cranberries, Dubonnet, Fresh Lemon, Grand Marnier, Grapes, Heights Cobbler, Ice Wine, Ice Wine Martini, Orange, Pineapple, Port, Premium Orange Liqueur, Sugar, Vodka, Wine

Prévu Sparkling Liqueur

Posted on February 17, 2013 | Comments Off

34 Proof / 17% alcohol

Prévu is a sparkling liqueur comprised of organic vodka and cognac marinated in black currant, raspberry, blackberry and violet flower. Prévu is a product from the Cognac region of France.

Prévu is best when chilled, can be served on the rocks and in an array of cocktails like the one below.

French Seventy-‘Vu

2 ounces Gin or Cognac

2 bar spoons Powdered Sugar

1 ounce Lemon Juice

3 ounces Prévu Sparkling Liqueur

Orange Slice Garnish

Place powdered sugar and lemon juice in highball glass. Stir to begin dissolving sugar. Top with ice. Add gin or cognac. Stir. Top with Prévu. Garnish with orange slice.

Sample courtesy representatives of Prévu Sparkling Liqueur

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Tagged Cognac, French 75, French Seventy-‘Vu, Fresh Lemon, Gin, Orange, Powdered Sugar, Prévu Sparkling Liqueur

Cardamom Pop Punch

Posted on December 27, 2012 | Comments Off

This make ahead punch recipe brings terrific flavor to the punch bowl with it’s Cardamom Syrup inclusion. This variation of the Camarena Cardamom Tequila Punch offers guest a non-alcoholic drink choice to insure a sober drive home.

Cardamom Pop Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/4 Pineapple – sliced in quarter wheels

1 Orange – sliced in quarter wheels

1 Lime – sliced in quarter wheels

1 Lemon – sliced in quarter wheels

2 ounces Lemon Juice

1-1/2 ounce Cardamom Syrup*

10 ounces Blueberry Pomegranate Juice

4 ounces Cranberry Juice

Club Soda

Place all ingredients except club soda in pitcher. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Top with club soda before serving.

Cardamom Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 cup Water

1 cup Organic Sugar Cane

1/4 cup Cardamom Pods

Place cardamom pods in heat proof jar with lid. Set aside. Place water and sugar in saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Pour heated syrup over cardamom pods. Stir briefly. Seal. Allow flavor to infuse for 24 hours. Strain syrup. Discard pods. Refrigerate.

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Tagged Blueberry Pomegranate Juice, Camarena Cardomom Tequila Punch, Cardamom, Cardamom Pop Punch, Cardamom Syrup, Club Soda, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Orange, Pineapple, Punch, Sugar

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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Dog Days of Summer Heat Up With Cabo Wabo Tequila

Posted on July 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Dust off the grill and crank up the sound system because summer is finally here! Yes, sunny days are back, and for hard core music fans, summer is about big rock concerts and tours. With bands on tour this season, arenas will be packed with screaming fans looking to party. To honor your favorite Rock bands Cabo Wabo Tequila created specialty shots inspired by a few favorite bands past and present.

Created by the legendary Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Tequila is hand-crafted from the finest estate grown 100% pure Weber Blue Agave. Winning numerous prestigious tasting awards, it is recognized as one of the finest tequilas in the world. Made with the original Rock & Roll tequila, these Cabo Wabo shots are perfect to get you and your entourage amp’d up at the pre- and post-concert celebrations this year.

A SPACEMAN’S SHOT – inspired by The Killers

1-1/2 ounce Cabo Blanco Tequila

3 dashes Tabasco Sauce

Cover the bottom of a shot glass with Tabasco sauce and fill the rest with Tequila. Finish with a lime wedge.

ALL I WANT IS THIS SHOT – inspired by U2

1 ounce Cabo Blanco Tequila

1/2 ounce Orange Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Carefully layer each ingredient in the following order: orange liqueur, Cabo Tequila, Irish Cream. Slam the shot.

SAMMY SLAMMER – inspired by Chickenfoot

1 ounce Cabo Reposado Tequila

1/2 ounce Almond Liqueur

Splash 151 Proof Rum

Layer Cabo Tequila and almond liqueur in a shot glass. Float 151 proof rum. Light a flame on top and serve. Extinguish flame and shoot.

HELLA GOOD SHOT – inspired by No Doubt

2 ounces Cabo Añejo Tequila

Orange Slice

Powdered Cinnamon

Wet the rim of a chilled shot glass with the orange slice. Dip into powdered cinnamon. Place tequila in shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled shot glass. Slam the shot and bite into the orange slice to finish.

** These recipes do not imply any type of celebrity endorsement or official involvement with the artists, their music or their tours. – Text, recipes and photos provided by The Rose Group

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Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur

Posted on December 15, 2011 | Leave a comment

Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur Brand Tasting Notes

Color: Warm & Bright Amber

Aroma: Natural mandarin zest with woody spiciness and undertones of rich cognac

Taste: Sweet mandarin with nutmeg, cinnamon and hints of marmalade and liquorice

Finish: Smooth, sweet and dry

Brand suggested cocktail:

Piscine

1-1/2 measure Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur

3/4 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

1 slice Orange

1 slice Cucumber

1 Raspberry

1 Strawberry

Champagne or Prosecco

Place all ingredients except champagne in large wine glass with ice. Stir. Top with champagne.

The Mandarine Napoleon bottle photo is available for digital download in the Wine & Spirits stock photography Gallery.

Find The Intoxicologist on Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon or Email: str8upcocktails@gmail.com – Copyright 2011 Cheri Loughlin – The Intoxicologist – All Rights Reserved – All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage contained within are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Mandarine Napoleon sample for review courtesy representatives of the brand

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Take Me to the Tropics Sangria Recipe

Aperitif & Wine Cocktails

Prévu Sparkling Liqueur

Cardamom Pop Punch

Spiced Orange Margarita

Dog Days of Summer Heat Up With Cabo Wabo Tequila

Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur

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