Spiked Iced Coffee
Here’s a boozy alternative to your run-of-the-mill iced coffee. It’s gorgeous and refreshing…and the cream ups the fat ante for you Keto folks. This would be a great brunch drink in lieu of your standard Bloody Mary. If you prefer, you can swap out the spiced rum for the aged rum of your choice, or even a Gold. I won’t even complain if you want to use 151. Food pairing: Ruled.Me’s Mini Keto Pancake Donuts…and do…
Read MoreBoozy Golden Milk
Golden Milk is more or less a turmeric latte. It's meant to have a lot of health benefits because, among other things, turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. If we add black pepper, it's even healthier because the pepper makes the turmeric more available for use in our bodies. I only play a doctor on TV, so don't listen to any health advice from me. I just happened to come across a Golden Milk drink mix…
Read MoreVampire’s Kiss
I still can't get over Halloween, so I'm going to keep posting my spooky drinks. This one uses my delicious Blackberry Liqueur and grenadine, and between those two ingredients and the cranberry juice, it's a luscious red color. It's also nice and tart, which I appreciate. If you feel like serving it for a fall feast, I won't quibble. I'll just keep the Halloween flow going a little longer. Food pairing: All Day I…
Read MoreCorpse Reviver #2
Have I mentioned how much I love Halloween? Only about 637 times, but I'm going to mention it again. I LOVE Halloween. Don't get me wrong; I can't even peek at a horror movie unless it's at least 50 years old and very gentle. But I enjoy the slightly spooky and mysterious vibe, the dressing up, and of course the cocktails.This one is a classic and involves one of my favorite spirits, gin. It's easy…
Read MoreDracula
I can't tell you how much I enjoy Halloween! It's probably my favorite time of the year, so I will be focusing on Halloween cocktails for a while. This one is from the excellent people at Copper Cat Distillery in Woodinville, WA. Brandy is the focus here, but you will really notice the pomegranate flavor from my Sugar-Free Grenadine. It's rich and just a little bit tart, which is also fantastic for fall.Recipe pairing:…
Read MoreCape Codder
As we transition into fall, I still have some Diet cranberry juice in the fridge. Let's use it up! This cocktail is so simple; it only has two ingredients and takes just a couple of minutes to prepare. The optional garnish also takes minimal effort. The flavors here are very simple, but don't leave out that squeeze of lime at the end! It really perks things up. This is a lovely tribute to Cape…
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