Recipes
Hibiscus Margarita
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo like never before with this delicious cocktail. The hibiscus infuses a deep rich red color to this libation... Add a slice of lime and Sel de Mer to the rim of your glass and you have the colors of the Mexican flag! Almost cranberry in flavor, it's got a "zing" that is enhanced by using silver tequila and the homemade spiced simple syrup. Tune in to the mariachi station on Pandora while you whip these up for an absolute fiesta!
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Christmas in a Glass!
The first time I ever had a Lion's Tail, I thought it tasted like Christmas in a glass, and it immediately became my go-to libation of the holiday season. This classic cocktail offers up the perfect, winter warming combination of bourbon, citrus and spice that dances on the palate. We've played around with many twists on the original theme and are including recipes for the "classic" and "spice-lover's" versions for you to enjoy.True Allspice Dram is sometimes hard to find. If its not available in your area, or if you love a great infusion project, here's an excellent recipe from Serious Eats.
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Tasmanian Pepperberry Infusions
Tasmanian pepperberries are an exotic delight with a bold but fleeting flavor profile that ranges from floral and camphor to a tingly pepper bite. One of the best ways to capture their elusive flavors is in alcohol or vinegar infusions - the flavors of the berry just jump right in, along with an appetizing rosy-purple glow.We like to use vodka for alcohol infusions, and a white balsamic or champagne vinegar respectively. The infusion technique is the same for both vinegar and alcohol- and once you have your infusion you can use it to make cocktails, shrubs, vinaigrettes or whatever else you can dream up! Simply crack the Tasmanian pepperberries in a mortar & pestle and add them to the liquid (alcohol or vinegar) in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Use 1-2 teaspoons of berries per pint of liquid, and allow them to infuse for at least 24 hours. The beautiful color will appear immediately, but allow them to infuse for a whole day to get the best flavor. Strain the berries out of the liquid using two nested strainers.These exotic infusions also make great hostess or holiday gifts. DIY doesn't get any easier, and then you get to enjoy this! A simple vodka tonic with lime is made all the more refreshing.
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