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The Bee’s Knees

April 11, 2014

I’m all about classic cocktails, and I find it the easier the better when it comes to creating drinks for entertaining. With my Meyer lemon tree in full “fruit mode”, I wanted to whip something up that I could add to my “party drink” repertoire.

A cocktail with a fun name never hurt either…

The Bee’s Knees

2 oz gin (I used Hendrick’s for a cucumber infused kick!)
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz honey syrup (1 oz honey + 1 oz hot water)

Mix above ingredients in an ice filled shaker.
Strain into lowball glass and enjoy!
Garnish with an orange slice or halved kumquats.

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Go Red!

February 7, 2014

Happy National Wear Red Day! The 1st Friday each February is a special day dedicated to bringing attention to the #1 killer of women – heart disease. Click here to learn more about the Go Red Movement and National Wear Red Day.

It only felt natural to create a red colored cocktail, and with oranges being good for heart health…. I felt this was the way to go!

The “Heart” Stuff (like the Hard Stuff… get it?!)

Serves 3-4

3 blood oranges
1 lemon
1 lime
1 oz simple syrup
4 oz vodka

Juice citrus.
Rim glass with lime juice then sugar (with a dash of salt added), if you desire.
Shake juice, simple syrup, and vodka in an ice filled cocktail shaker.
Strain into glasses and enjoy… you’re helping your heart! (kind of 🙂 )

*Inspired by Nerds & Nomsense

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Lemon Miso Hummus

January 15, 2014

I love finding out that things I buy on a regular basis can be EASILY made at home for a fraction of the cost (and healthier too!). My recipe of the day? Lemon Miso Hummus. With a handful of ingredients and a food processor or blender, you can whip up a tasty snack in no time!

Lemon Miso Hummus

1 – 14.5 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed
juice of one large lemon
1 Tablespoon Tahini
1 Tablespoon White Miso
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ginger, minced (or grated)

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Enjoy with flat bread or veggies!

*see I told you it was simple!

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Maple Leaf Martini

January 3, 2014

My family set out to enjoy this unseasonably gorgeous weather this past weekend, with a good ol’ Sunday Funday!

We made our way to Cordevalle, a gorgeous golf resort about a half hour from our home. The sun was shining, I was with my favorite people and when I glanced at the cocktail menu, I knew I had found my new happy place.

As my eyes worked their way down the list, I was beyond excited to try their Maple Leaf Martini… and lucky for me they shared their secret recipe – which I am going to share with you all!

Maple Leaf Martini

1.5 oz Basil Hayden Bourbon
1 tsp high quality Maple Syrup
1 Lemon Juice Ice Cube (equal parts lemon juice and water)

Add maple syrup and bourbon to an ice filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass over a large Lemon Juice Ice Cube.

The great part of this cocktail, is it only gets better as the “ice cube” melts! Such a genius idea… I can’t wait to try out some new variations of the “flavored ice cube!”

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Tom Collins

December 20, 2013

With the influx of Meyer lemons at my disposal, they have taken center stage in my cooking (can you tell? Lemon Bars, Petrale Sole in Lemon Sauce, Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing…) AND bar-tending.

Tom Collins

2 oz gin
1 oz Meyer lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
1 tsp of Marashino or Luxardo Cherry syrup
1 Luxardo Cherry
1 orange slice

Mix gin, juice and syrup in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Strain into an ice filled glass and stir in some cherry syrup and garnish with a cherry and orange slice!

Marashino syrup will result in a more pink colored drink, but the Luxardo syrup is just as a tasty!

Cheers!

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