This month’s Veranda Magazine includes a beautifully photographed (Colleen Duffley) article focused on a selection of my cocktails from The Backyard Bartender. There’s an interview with me, too. It is sooo gorgeous— Veranda really made me feel like star.
You can download the PDF to read the full story, including 11 of my summer sipper recipes!
Consider making one of the elegant chocolate treats below for that special person who inspires you with feelings of love: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Martinis.
Cosmos remain hugely popular and pomegranate juice is just plain delicious. Here these two favorites are combined in a variation on the traditional Cosmopolitan with directions that make it simple to serve at a party. By freezing the pomegranate juice into hot-pink ice cubes, you keep this cocktail cool on the buffet without diluting its potency. The colored cubes also create a pretty “sunset” pattern as they melt.
In Mexico, every street corner seems to host a vendor selling one of these simple, remarkably refreshing coolers. Likely due to Mexico’s astounding array of lush and luscious fruits, most locals would still rather quench their thirst with one of these fresh concoctions than a soda. I think you’ll feel the same. The bright flavor relies on perfectly ripe ingredients and good water. And what a great way to use up any overbearing cucumber vines.
Simple syrup is the best way to sweeten any cold beverage, from Agua Fresca to iced tea or a Mojito. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, so I make a large batch to have on hand.
In future posts, I’ll include recipes for creating simple syrup variations with fresh fruit and [...]
I decided that a party to launch the new home (url) for this blog was at least as important as those I’ve thrown for new books. And all of you would be invited to celebrate this beautiful, easy-to-navigate new spot. This post includes recipes for some of the dishes we might enjoy , all of which are in my books, too.
Chocolate lovers (and we are legion) will be thrilled to discover that their cult-like fascination with this cherished, dusky indulgence has a healthy foundation. It turns out that some of that feverish appreciation may have a basis in the workings of the human mind.
The Smack showcases the exotic and seductive taste of pomegranate molasses — one of the decade’s new super ingredients in everything from salad dressing to cheesecake—in a seductive , tangy cocktail that’s just perfect for a winter party. This memorable martini was created by the gifted bartenders at Serafina Osteria & Enoteca in Seattle.
