Nothing says spring like this classic Southern cocktail. We grow mint in the garden and it blooms super early and has so many uses. You can use it lemonades too! For this classic beverage, all you need is mint, ice, sugar and bourbon. So easy a child could do it, although that might be illegal….
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Mulled Wine
Happy National Mulled Wine Day! Evidently it March 3 every year. In honor of that, here is a great recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 (750 ml) bottle of dry red wine 1/4 cup brandy (or orange liqueur) 1 orange, sliced into rounds (also peeled, if you would like a less-bitter drink) 8 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 2 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup to…
Michelle’s Marvelous Margaritas
I think I really discovered a love for margaritas while living out west near the Mexican border. Back in those days, you could cross the border with a Driver’s license. We spent many Sundays in a small border town having amazing margaritas. Here is my reconstruction of those sunny days. I am a purist, it…
Perfect Cocktails for Tax Day
This week, I did something a little different in honor of the IRS with Bartender Barry along for the ride. Here is a collection of themed cocktails guaranteed to numb the pain. If nothing else, these will make you laugh. Happy tax day. Remember, if you owed… you earned! Procrastination Citrusy and refreshing. It will…
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