Simple syrups make holiday cocktails…simple. When our family gets together for the holidays, we spend so much time on the meal that we sometimes forget about the drinks. Well, we don’t totally forget. There will be a moment when we …
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Candy Cane Simple Syrup
Nothing says Christmas like candy canes. This simple syrup amps up the holiday favorite for adults. It’s best mixed with vodka, rum or gin. Print Candy Cane Simple Syrup Yield: 16 ounces Serving Size: 1 ounce per cocktail 1 ½ …
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Pear-Ginger Simple Syrup
This simple syrup has beautiful, subtle flavors of the season and makes great martinis. It’s best served with gin or vodka. Print Pear-Ginger Simple Syrup Yield: 16 ounces Serving Size: 1 ounce per cocktail 1 ½ cups, plus 1 T. …
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Spiced Pecan Simple Syrup
Don’t let the spices in this syrup turn you off. The mild flavor of sage brings all the flavors together and takes the bite out of bourbon. With this syrup, you can make mock-eggnog in an instant. It’s great with …
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Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup
This refreshing simple syrup, with its vibrant red color, just screams happy holidays. It’s great with rum, vodka or even mixed with a sweet white wine like prosecco or moscato. Print Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup Yield: 16 ounces Serving Size: 1 …
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Skinny Pink Lemonade
For this Vegas girl, lemonade season is in the winter. Sure I enjoy a refreshing glass when temps top 100 degrees, but my Meyer lemon tree doesn’t produce its beautiful golden fruit until December. December 1st to be exact. I …
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Prosecco Mojito
On a hot summer day, this is the most refreshing cocktail. I served it at a party recently and one pitcher was gone in about 10 minutes. I love mojitos ~ mint, limejuice, rum, sugar ~ this Cuban drink is …
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Raspberry Sangria
This summer cocktail is slightly sweet, a little tart and very refreshing. I learned about it at my favorite restaurant in Salado, Texas ~ Adelea’s on Main. While searching for some old doors to upcycle, I came across this quaint …
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Summer Orchard on the Rocks
Fresh peaches, savory basil and a splash of lime make this cocktail perfect for this triple digit summer. My best memory of peaches was when I traveled to Huber’s Orchard in Indiana. It was a hot July day. We parked …
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Refreshing Watermelon Moscato (and cocktails)
I have been told before that I was un-American, simply because I don’t like watermelon. Growing up, I felt left out as kids’ smiles were replaced by big green watermelon rinds. I’ve always liked watermelon flavored candy and gum, but …
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