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Tabernacle Crush

September 2, 2016

 

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Oh Labour Day Long Weekend, you look so good!  Kicking things off with a cocktail that I think may just have the best name ever – Tabernacle Crush!  Yes please!  This recipe comes from www.foodandwine.com and combines Lillet Blanc and Gin to create a cocktail that is reminiscent of both the American South and the South of France.

Produced in Bordeaux since 1872, Lillet Blanc is a classic French wine-based aperitif that adds a zesty and bittersweet citrus flavor to drinks, perfect for summer cocktails.  Available in red as well as white variations (‘rouge’ and blanc’), Lillet is comparable to vermouth.  Fun fact about this aperitif, one of the white version’s most famous uses is in a Martini – A James Bond Martini – shaken, not stirred of course.  Well if it’s good enough for Bond, count me in!

Happy Weekend Friends!

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Blueberry Basil Caipirinha

August 5, 2016

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They say you never forget your first … I remember it vividly, we had just arrived into Brazil from Argentina and were weary, hungry and thirsty.  Eagerly we each ordered Brazil’s national drink, a Caipirinha.  The bartender warned us to ease into the drink … huh?  Ease into it?  One sip and I knew exactly what he meant!  The burn is something I will never forget!  I also vaguely remember vowing never to have another!  Funny thing though … they start to grow on you 😉

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Lavender Lemon Martini

July 29, 2016

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I’ve shared before how my love of lemon as grown over the years, lemon in water, lemon desserts and lemony Friday night sips like lemon drops, limoncello, and now this Lavender Lemon Martini.

I knew the moment I took a cutting from my parents lavender bush, I wanted to use it in a cocktail.  A simple lavender infused syrup pairs perfectly with a tart lemonade.  Refreshing and with only three ingredients, so easy to make.  Be warned though, these go down really easy – perfect for a long weekend 😉 Happy Friday Friends!

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