Lambrusco Sour
A Lambrusco sour is a riff on a whiskey sour. With the addition of Lambrusco wine. Not familiar with Lambrusco wine. Click the link to learn more. What Is Lambrusco Wine? (thespruceeats.com)
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Tamarind Margarita
A twist on the classic margarita using tamarind. The tamarind margarita has a sweet and sour, tart and tangy taste. A friend gave me a jar of tamarind paste. So, of course I went on a culinary quest to come up with a recipe. I …
Blood Orange Vodka Spritz
This tasty blood orange vodka spritz cocktail that will make you think it’s a spa day. Refreshing with fresh blood orange juice, vodka and club soda topped off with rosemary garnish. When blackberries are in season, I love to make a blackberry simple syrup. Click …
Fahrenheit 151 Cocktail
Warm up with this literary cocktail based on the book Fahrenheit 451. Apple cider, juices and warm spices plus rum make up this Fahrenheit 151 cocktail. This is a warm cocktail but not hot enough for a fireman to come by and see where the …
Salted Caramel Mudslide
Salted caramel mudslide is a boozy dessert cocktail that will end your night perfectly. Baileys and Kahlua what’s not to like! Grab a cute garnish to snack on while savoring this cocktail. Using raw sugar is a must!
Blackberry Simple Syrup
Fresh blackberries make this blackberry simple syrup so fresh and flavorful. It will give your cocktails that pop of freshness. I am not a fan of blackberries because of the seeds but the flavor of fresh blackberries is sweet and tangy. Making simple syrup could …
Apple Cider Margarita
When its apple cider season this apple cider margarita is a must. Crisp, tart and the cinnamon sugar rim adds the finishing touch. Looking for a twist to the standard margarita give this a try. The lemon juice balances out the sweet apple. Who doesn’t …
Cranberry Bourbon Smash
The cranberry bourbon smash tastes like fall in a cocktail glass. Adding the cinnamon simple syrup gives a sweetness and spice that makes this drink memorable. Learn the history of what a smash is. Basically, a smash is a type of julep. When I think …
Mango Martini
If you are a lover of mangos, you will love this mango martini. So fresh you will think you are in the islands. If you have extra mango puree, try this recipe https://vikalinka.com/mango-mojito/
Jalapeno Lemon Drop Cocktail
Looking for a cocktail that has a little sweet, and a little heat….. this jalapeno lemon drop is just what the doctor ordered. Here is the link for my simple syrup recipe Simple Syrup – Meats-Beets-Bubbles (meatsbeetsandbubbles.com)