Glitzy Drink Stirrers
Did you make anything fun for your New Year’s Eve cocktails?
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His and Hers Cocktails
Happy New Year’s Eve!
Pimm’s Cup Recipe
I somehow missed the Pimm’s Cup trend of recent years, but a friend introduced me to this lovely summery drink a few months ago and I am a convert. A British classic, it consists of the gin-based liqueur known as Pimm’s No. 1, and either ginger beer or sparkling lemonade with a changing roster of […]
How-To: Make Your Own Infused Spirits
By Marcia Simmons Infusing spirits means putting stuff in a jar, pouring liquor on top of it, and waiting. That’s really all there is to it. Whether you want to make basil vodka, jalapeno tequila or mango rum, the general process is the same: DIY Infused Spirit Put equal parts spirit and flavoring item […]
Holiday Cocktails at Rocker Oysterfellers
The small town of Valley Ford, California is a tiny hamlet, with a spectacular bar and hotel on the historic and scenic Highway One. Rocker Oysterfeller’s is an upscale establishment, with a downhome attitude. The warm wood bar and the cozy fire are the perfect backdrop for their comfort food and drinks. The owners, Shona […]
Matsutake Sake
I recently had the pleasure of drinks with Maker Faire’s Sherry Huss and Joe Szuecs of Renga. They served me the most wonderful hot sake with sliced Matsutake. Joe hunted for the fungus and brought them home that very day. The mushrooms were sliced thin and simmered in the pot while the sake was heated, […]
Dark and Snow-Stormy
Goli makes a spectacular Dark and Stormy, and when you make one with snow, I think that it’s only fair to call it a Dark and Snow-Stormy. Dark and Snow-Stormy 1 1/2 ounces of rum 4 ounces ginger beer Generous squeeze of lime Pack the glass with snow, and then add the ginger beer. Pour […]
