Description Margaritas with a spicy kick! The agave nectar and fresh lime juice make a big difference. Include the jalapeno seeds for an extra kick! Ingredients kosher salt ice cubes 4 fluid ounces tequila 2 fluid ounces triple sec 2 limes, juiced 1 tablespoon agave nectar ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 limes, cut … Read more
Description The Big Lebowski was onto something with this creamy coffee-flavored cocktail. A healthy dose of vodka in the mix assures that ‘the dude abides.’ Ingredients 2 fluid ounces vodka 1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur 1 cup ice 1 fluid ounce heavy cream Instructions Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Pour in vodka and coffee … Read more
Description I had this drink at a popular chain restaurant and decided to try it at home. I have served it at a couple different gatherings now and it has always been given rave reviews. It’s the perfect drink for a hot summer day! Ingredients white sugar, for rimming 2 large limes, quartered ½ bunch … Read more
Description In response to a request about how to make fresh squeezed orange juice. It takes a little work, but it tastes much better than orange juice from concentrate. Ingredients 4 oranges Instructions Lightly smack each orange on the counter. Cut each orange in half and squeeze juice into a glass. Prep Time: 5 mins … Read more
Description It’s old fashioned, it’s comforting, it makes the kitchen smell wonderful and it’s good for the soul. Ingredients ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¾ cup white sugar 1 pinch salt ⅓ cup boiling water 3 ½ cups milk ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup half-and-half cream Instructions Combine sugar cocoa powder and salt in a … Read more
Description This is a Martini for olive lovers. It can be served on the rocks, or chilled. Ingredients 6 fluid ounces vodka 1 dash dry vermouth 1 fluid ounce brine from olive jar 4 stuffed green olives Instructions Stir together vodka dry vermouth brine and olives in a mixing glass. Pour into a glass or … Read more
Description If it’s not made from scratch, it ain’t a Whiskey Sour. For a cleaner, classier looking drink, strain the lemon juice to remove seeds and pulp. Ingredients 1 fluid ounce simple syrup 2 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice 5 fluid ounces whiskey ice cubes 3 maraschino cherries for garnish Instructions Combine whiskey lemon juice … Read more
Description This is a delicious milkshake to try if you don’t have a lot of time or ingredients! The cinnamon and sugar can be omitted. Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup milk 3 ice cubes 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste 1 pinch ground cinnamon Instructions Combine ice milk banana sugar and cinnamon in a … Read more
Description I always think of the sidecar as a brandy margarita, except that it is made with fresh lemon juice. Ingredients ice cubes ½ fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ fluid ounce Cointreau or triple sec 1 fluid ounce brandy 1 lemon wedge Instructions Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes. Pour … Read more
Description This is a ‘cheaters’ iced cappuccino! Very easy to make, and very good! Ingredients 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons warm water 6 fluid ounces cold milk Instructions Combine warm water instant coffee and sugar in a sealable jar. Seal and shake until foamy. Pour into a glass full of … Read more