Rhubarb Syrup
If you’re a regular reader of Garnish with Lemon, you have probably figured out that I have a love for fun cocktails. So I’ll let you in on another secret about me - I adore rhubarb. And rhubarb syrup is the perfect way to combine my love of cocktails and rhubarb!
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The Hopeful Spinster – A Cocktail
I’m always looking for a new and unique cocktail and love it when I am served one that is a hit with both my husband AND me. See, this really works in my favor. If Kevin loves a drink we have when we’re out, he’ll take the time to perfect it at home. And he does it well. I do the food in our house (except for the grilling), and Kevin does the drinks. Great division of labor – it works for us!
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Ginger Grapefruit Sparkler
We’re hosting both families for Easter brunch this year, which is wonderful for me because I love an excuse to indulge in anything breakfast-related. And since we’re celebrating Easter, I wanted to kick off the festivities with a fun brunch cocktail. I was looking for something more unique than your typical options (mimosas, bellinis) when I stumbled upon this Ginger Grapefruit Sparkler. It was truly love at first sip.
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Chocolate Martini
There is nothing that says Valentine’s Day like chocolate. And why not step out of the box this year and say it with a Chocolate Martini? These Chocolate Martinis are so smooth, they almost taste like chocolate milk with a little kick. This recipe has been in our house for a while, and they are always a hit whenever they are served. I’m pretty particular about my martinis, and so many chocolate martinis have Bailey’s in them. Not this one. I’m a purist, so no Bailey’s for me.
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Classic Champagne Cocktail
It’s bubbly season! Too often champagne or sparkling wine only makes an appearance on New Year’s Eve. That’s a shame because opportunities to enjoy this delicious drink are around every corner, especially during the holidays. Hosting a gift exchange this year? Maybe a festive happy hour with the neighbors? Try offering your guests something a little unique – a Classic Champagne Cocktail.
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Pomegranate Tequini
I found some cocktail napkins at the store that say “Nothing bad ends with ‘tini.” How perfect is that? Each fall my husband and I search for a new drink of the season, typically a martini. And we have had some good ones: Ginger Pear, Orange, and Chocolate to name a few. Here is how it works: I sample different cocktails, we copy the menu descriptions and then Kevin plays around with proportions and ingredients. We taste and adjust as needed and frantically write down the final recipe so we (well, mostly he) remember it.
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