beverages
Chilly Pear Tree
MAKES 2 SERVINGS 3 canned light syrup-packed pear halves, cut into chunks and frozen8 ounces pear syrup (from cans) 4 ounces vodka 1 ounce lemon juice Pinch cinnamon Pinch salt 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, to garnish In a blender, combine all ingredients except the rosemary …
RUDOLPH’s NOSE
MAKES 1 SERVINGS Ice1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce triple sec1 ounce cranberry juice 1 ounce cherry juice 2- 3 fresh raspberries Brut Champagne or sparkling wine In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and cherry juice. Shake, then …
RECIPE: Holiday Soother
MAKES 1 DRINK 2 ounces Scotch whisky1 ounce calvados (apple brandy) 1 ounce apple cider 1 ounce simple syrup or agave syrup Pinch ground cinnamon 1 to 2 ice cubes 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick In cocktail shaker, combine whisky, calvados, cider, simple syrup and ground …
RECIPE: Pumpkin Pie Punch
MAKES 11/2 GALLONS (ABOUT 24 CUPS) 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 gallon apple cider2 liters ginger ale, cold In medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, …
Snap-Pea-Irinha
MAKES 1 DRINK 1 lime 1/2 cup snap peas1 ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, simmered until sugar dissolves, and cooled) 1 1/2 ounces gin (see Note) Freshly cracked pepper Muddle lime and peas in heavy rocks glass until limes are juicy and peas are …
JAVATINI
MAKES 1 SERVING Ice cubes¼ cup espresso, cooled 2 tablespoons any flavor liquid coffee creamer 2 tablespoons vodka 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add cooled espresso, liquid coffee creamer, vodka and liqueur; cover. Shake for 15 seconds. Strain into chilled …
APPLE YOGURT SMOOTHIES
MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt1 Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled and diced ½ cup orange juice ½ cup ice 2 tablespoons honey Mix all ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth. Pour into tall glasses. Garnish with sliced almonds or ½ …
POMEGRANATE SMOOTHIES
MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 banana, peeled2 cups (16 ounces) fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 cup pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional) Wrap banana in plastic wrap and freeze 3 hours, or until frozen. Break banana into chunks and place in blender with yogurt and juice. Cover …
Beer Cocktail (Michelada)
This is said to help a hangover. Salt helps maintains the beer’s fizz. MAKES 1 COCKTAIL Ice12 ounces pale Mexican beer Dash of Worcestershire sauce Hot sauce 1/2 lime Pinch of salt Fill chilled pint glass with ice and pour in the beer. Add Worcestershire sauce, …