The herbaceous and sweet liqueurs in the Union Jack cocktail are layered until you gently tilt the glass and sip, creating a wonderful blend of flavors. Invented sometime in the 1800s, the layered Union Jack cocktail will certainly impress your British friends. This is a cocktail made for beauty, not function. The taste is average, …
Strong on the absinthe and anise flavors, this is an herbal cocktail which will invigorate an appetite. Sweet and smooth with a long finish. Eager to try another tasty cocktail featuring absinthe? The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is sure to wake you from the dead with it’s strong astringent flavors and a hint of the …
The Self-Starter Cocktail is tiny in proportions, as it doesn’t need much to give you the push for an excellent drink. Full of French influence, from the Lillet Blanc to Abinsinthe, Apricot Brandy, and a bit of British gin to round it out. A light spring or summertime cocktail, refreshing and easy to sip as …
The Leap Year Cocktail Recipe was popular for celebrations and proposals at the Savoy Hotel, where it was invented by Harry Craddock on February 29th, 1928. Deliciously citrusy with notes of orange and lemon coming through over a splash of gin across the palate. This cocktail is worthy of a New Year’s celebration every year, …
The Yodel cocktail is perfect for the cocktail imbiber who wants more of an adult mimosa. However, you’re going to already want to be a Fernet-Branca fan before you indulge in one of these. For the uninitiated, Fernet-Branca is a very herbal and bitter tasting amaro liqueur. Made of 27 herbs in a very secret …
Braised sauerkraut and sausage is a classic German Christmas recipe that will make you feel nice and cozy on any cold weather day. This hearty and flavorful dish has the sweet and salty balance of apple and bacon. It pairs perfectly with any number of comfort food sides and a glass of Riesling wine. Looking …
These roasted Moroccan carrots match their intensity in color with vibrant flavors. Using common Moroccan spices, including cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and coriander, this dish will pair nicely with your main entrée in typical Mediterranean fashion.
Read this before you buy your next live Christmas trees this holiday season. I visited a multi-generational 60+ year old Christmas Tree farm to find out everything there is to know about these trees. Learn which trees to buy, how to care for them, and what makes Christmas tree farms so sustainable. Introduction While we …
The Nicoise Salad with Seared Tuna is a classic French salad, originating from the city of Nice featuring sustainably sourced tuna and a dijon vinaigrette. Served as a composed salad, or mise en place, this is the perfect opportunity to put your plating skills to the test and present your companions with a beautiful salad. …
The Blood and Sand cocktail may have an intense name, but it tastes similar to a sophisticated mimosa. Fresh blood orange juice, sweet Vermouth, and Heering cherry liqueur create a balanced and uniquely-refreshing cocktail with hints of cherry and tart citrus. Its blood-red color perfectly lends itself to an adult Halloween get-together. In search of …