Not everyone has the time or inclination to make gifts, so in the ramp-up to the holidays this year I decided to do a gift guide with both gifts to buy and gifts to DIY. Since drinks are on my mind after posting about infused alcohols yesterday, I’m starting with ideas for the home bartender, […]
Experimenting with Infused Alcohols
This week I decided to try some fancy alcohol infusions. I used a base of diluted Everclear, but you could easily start with a bottle of vodka, instead. Here’s what I tried:
Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Cocktail
Lately it’s been hot and sticky and gross around here, so a refreshing cocktail is definitely in order. I figured one featuring cucumber and mint pretty much fits the bill, so I present the Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz. Happy Friday, and bottoms up! Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Adapted from here. 3 sprigs of mint 1 […]
Blackberry Mojito Cocktail
So far I’ve made blackberry ginger bars, sangria, and now these blackberry mojitos, and I’ve still got tons of blackberries to spare. I’m checking out a bunch of these recipes and trying to figure out what to make next, but in the meantime, I’ll be sipping on one of these refreshing cocktails.
Watermelon Mojito Cocktail
As it has started to feel like real summer, I’ve been craving watermelon. So I bought one the other day. But you know how on those tables for changing babies in public restrooms, they haveĀ warnings not to leave your baby unattended? Watermelons should come with those. I was preparing to cut mine up, and […]