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Rhubarb Mojito

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

For one Rhubarb Mojito ice 2 oz. white rum 1 oz. rhubarb simple syrup (recipe below) 4-5 fresh mint leaves 2 oz. club soda Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.  Pour in the rum and simple syrup.  Place the mint … Continue reading →

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Two Lemony Cocktails

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

          The French 75 The French 75 is a classic drink and one of the very first cocktails.  It was first made in 1915 in New York City and was named after the powerful French 75mm … Continue reading →

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Cava and Rose Cocktail

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

This is a lovely, festive champagne cocktail for any holiday party. I came back from San Francisco with some wonderful dried rosebuds that I bought in a tea shop in Chinatown.  They make the most delicately fragranced tea.  I love … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Mojito

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

  I love a seasonal cocktail.  When the weather warms up I tend to go with lighter, sweeter drinks.  I attended a great cocktail party class at Hipcooks Portland last night and learned how to make a perfect mojito.  As … Continue reading →

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Lavender Lemon Drop

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

This drink started out with a G rating.  I made a batch of lavender lemonade to serve at a party.  Then I saw an icy bottle of vodka in the freezer.  The drink quickly became rated R. Lavender Simple Syrup … Continue reading →

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Cava and Rose Cocktail

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

I came back from San Francisco with some wonderful dried rosebuds that I bought in a tea shop in Chinatown.  They make the most delicately fragranced tea.  I love the scent and flavor of rose, but I’m not really much … Continue reading →

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Lillet Spring Cocktail

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif made from wine and herbs.  It has a wonderful, light and sweet fragrance and taste.  You can drink it chilled as-is, or use it in a variety of refreshing cocktails.  This one came from … Continue reading →

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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Here is a great appetizer to serve while you watch the Golden Globes this weekend. I adapted this recipe from Ina Garten with my mom, Chris Macca’s help.  Thanks Mom! 1 lb. medium-sized fresh shrimp, peeled with tails left on 1 -2 … Continue reading →

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Original Trader Vic’s Mai Tai

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

We have been enjoying Portland’s recent Tiki revival.  Here is a festive cocktail you may have forgotten about.  This Mai Tai calls for orgeat syrup.  You could substitute almond syrup (the kind they use at the coffee stand).  I found orgeat syrup … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Pina Colada

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Coco Lopez.  It’s that cream of coconut that comes in the can with the cartoon toucan on it.  I was grocery shopping and came across Coco Lopez in the aisle with the cocktail mixers and club soda.  The recipe for … Continue reading →

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