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Gin and (Pomegranate) Juice

November 21, 2014

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No food is prettier to me than a pomegranate, so when the season presents itself, I like to use them on EVERYTHING. Salads, main dishes, on crostinis, and of course… in cocktails.  Here is one of my favorite concoctions right now.

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Gin and (Pomegranate) Juice

  • 1.5 oz Pomegranate Juice
  • 1.5 oz Gin
  • Grapefruit Soda
  • Wedge of Lemon or Lime
  1. Add juice and gin to an ice filled low-ball glass.
  2. Stir and top with grapefruit soda.
  3. Add a squeeze of lime juice and stir until combined.
  4. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and enjoy!

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While I do love a cocktail that requires infused simple syrups, muddled herbs and super fun takes on classics – this easy (low mess) cocktail is great for entertaining this holiday season!

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St. Louis Southside

October 3, 2014

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I recently picked up a bottle of Domaine de Canton and have been trying to figure out some fun ways to use it… here is one of my first attempts!

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St. Louis Southside 

  • 6 mint leaves
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • simple syrup or honey
  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz Domaine de Canton (ginger liqueur)
  • tonic
  1. Muddle mint, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add gin, ginger liqueur and ice to cocktail shaker and shake until well combined.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice and top with tonic water.

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Opa!

July 7, 2014

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The warm weather always makes me crave Mediterranean food and this is one of the easiest and freshest menus to whip up!

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First I start with an easy appetizer of fresh figs, mint leaves, honey and feta cheese (I prefer a delicious block of French feta, but I had to use some crumbled in a pinch).

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Then onto the main menu…

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Ribbons

Roasted Meyer Lemon Potatoes

Tzatziki with Cucumber Slices 

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The joy of this menu is you can prep the chimichurri, tzatziki and meatballs in the morning and then whip up the potatoes while the kabobs are grilling!  Doesn’t get any better for those after work dinner parties this summer…

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Pineapple Mint Juleps

June 27, 2014

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I wanted to put a tropical spin on an American favorite for 4th of July festivities – Pineapple Mint Juleps.  This pitcher drink is perfect to whip up for your BBQ’s next week!

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Pineapple Mint Juleps

  • 2 cups bourbon
  • 1 cup pineapple puree
  • 3/4 cup mint simple syrup
  • 1-2 cups club soda (depending on preference)
  1. Combine ingredients in a large pitcher and gently stir.
  2. Serve over crushed ice.
  3. Garnish with mint and enjoy!

Pineapple Puree

  • 1 pineapple, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons mint simple syrup
  1. Puree pineapple in a food processor and drizzle in simple syrup until combined.

Mint Simple Syrup 

  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large bunch of mint
  1. Mix mint leaves in boiling water and sugar until sugar dissolves.
  2. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain leaves.

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Berry Mint Cooler

June 20, 2014

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I had some extra raspberries, strawberries and blueberries that I wasn’t going to be able to consume in time, so I covered them in vodka and let sit in the fridge for a few days.  After straining them I was left with the most gorgeously pink vodka and couldn’t wait to put together a refreshing poolside cocktail!

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Berry Mint Cooler

  • 3-4 oz berry infused vodka
  • 5 sprigs of mint
  • Club soda
  • Juice of one lemon or lime
  1. Muddle mint in the glass and top with crushed ice
  2. Add vodka and lemon/lime juice
  3. Stir and top with club soda
  4. Stir and garnish with mint and top with more ice

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