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Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

By Eliot, on June 9th, 2014%

Summertime and the livin’ is easy.

Amen, brother!

It is time for patio sitting and sipping.

Especially on a rainy day.

Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

2 c. frozen mango cubes 1 c. coconut water with pulp 2-3 oz. blanco tequila 4 large mint leaves 1 oz. lime juice

Place all ingredients in . . . → Read More: Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

Rosemary Lemonade

By Eliot, on May 21st, 2014%

This month Food ‘n Flix feature is Bridesmaids. Intrigued? Here’s my recipe inspired from Helen’s frou-frou Parisian wedding shower. . . . → Read More: Rosemary Lemonade

Cherry Lemon Vanilla Margaritas

By Eliot, on May 5th, 2014%

Happy Cinco de Mayo, ya’ll! This will be one of the obligatory margarita postings for today’s holiday, but I hope you keep reading….it is extraordinary! . . . → Read More: Cherry Lemon Vanilla Margaritas

Mulling Spices

By Eliot, on December 19th, 2013%

What smells like Christmas to me?

That’s easy…cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.

What tastes like the holidays to me?

That’s easy…something warm, spicy and mulled.

These mulling spice mixes are easy to make and you can assure the freshness of all the flavors involved. To make small mulling packets to give as gifts, follow the . . . → Read More: Mulling Spices

Our Family Wassail

By Eliot, on December 9th, 2013%

We make this hot beverage from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It is a true family favorite. . . . → Read More: Our Family Wassail

Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix (and some Spicy Margaritas)

By Eliot, on November 17th, 2013%

I almost forgot it was a SRC posting today! Doh! I need a drink! Here is a great Homemade Sour Mix that would make a great gift this holiday season. . . . → Read More: Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix (and some Spicy Margaritas)

Orangeade Thyme Cooler

By Eliot, on August 16th, 2013%

This beverage is cold, delicious and refreshing….kind of like a Sonic drink…. . . . → Read More: Orangeade Thyme Cooler

The Muddler

By Eliot, on June 21st, 2013%

A recipe for a refreshing cherry cocktail and mocktail. . . . → Read More: The Muddler

Curried Nectar and Bengali Gimlets

By Eliot, on May 11th, 2013%

Today a real cocktail: A recipe for Curried Nectar and a Bengali Gimlet, the best cocktail in town from The Tavern. . . . → Read More: Curried Nectar and Bengali Gimlets

Hibiscus Tea

By Eliot, on May 8th, 2013%

The weather is finally warming up and I think spring will seamlessly turn into summer (this after our record low for May with snow flurries!).

I haven’t posted too many beverages but I seem to be on a roll lately with Cinco de Mayo Margaritas and my upcoming post for another favorite cocktail (stay tuned) . . . → Read More: Hibiscus Tea