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Strawberry Rhubarb Hard Lemonade

June 30, 2025 2 Comments

Summertime vibes are in full effect. My neighbourhood smells like one big BBQ these days, and I absolutely adore it. This is my favorite time of the year, and I intend to enjoy it thoroughly. And for me, that means filling the calendar with backyard hangs with my nearest and dearest. And when I have pals over, I always like to have a welcome cocktail or mocktail on hand, like today’s Strawberry Rhubarb Hard Lemonade. This blushing beverage features a zingy lemonade sweetened with a rose water-kissed strawberry rhubarb syrup and an optional splash of vodka.

Cocktails & Beverages, Starters, Vegetarian

Bloody Mary Spritz

August 12, 2024 2 Comments

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Lately, I’ve been researching savory cocktails. It’s not that I have anything against sweet\fruity drinks. I just don’t find them particularly compelling. And overly sweet beverages? I cannot stress enough how much I dislike them. A drink should have a lot more going on than just sweetness. You’re not popping a straw into a Capri-Sun after all. I do like the taste of alcohol, I don’t need it to be masked. But savory cocktails take things even further. They don’t just balance the sweet with the alcohol burn. They put the sweet in the back seat in favor of notes of feta brine, pickle brine, tomatoes, celery, and/or fish sauce. And if this all sounds gross to you, I promise it is not. Plus, they double as an appetizer, which is just economical. Today’s Bloody Mary Spritz definitely fits the cocktail/appetizer description.

Cocktails & Beverages, Frozen Desserts

Bourbon Cherry Cola Slushies

July 23, 2024 No Comments

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I’m sure you don’t need a random woman on the internet to tell you it’s hot, but I will do it anyway. It’s hot! I love summer but even for me, the hot humid weather can be a slog. And that’s why it pays to have many cooling options on hand. My favorite fix will always be a quick dip in a cool body of water. But until I have a pool permanently at my disposal, I will settle for the more attainable option – these Bourbon Cherry Cola Slushies. This playful drink features a smooth bourbon-spiked cola slushy served with a cherry kirsch granita on top. And because presentation is everything, the slushies are finished with a swirl of whipped cream and a single bourbon-soaked cherry.

Cocktails & Beverages, Dessert, Frozen Desserts

Rhubarb Vanilla Floats with Lemon Ricotta Ice Cream

June 4, 2021 No Comments

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Sometimes failed desserts turn into something delicious. And when I say “sometimes” I really do mean it. Most of the time when a dessert fails you’re left with a cake that could double as a doorstop or nougat that could chip a tooth. But that’s not what happened this time. No, this time my failed cake turned into a round of these excellent Rhubarb Vanilla Floats. And if you’re confused as to how a cake turned into an ice cream float, I don’t blame you. It sounds nonsensical.