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Simple Syrups

Simple Syrups are easy-squeezy to make, and the number of flavors you can concoct are endless. Pictured here are a raspberry, blackberry and a combination of blackberry blueberry.
My first venture into the world of simple syrups was my impatience for a great mojito. I wasn’t about to waste any rum on a bad mojito, and I wanted to get the ratios just right. So came the… [more]

Mixing Mojitos

Mixing Mojitos

It is my opinion that some mixed drinks are easy to make and others are downright precarious. When I am hosting a party—and I love to host parties—I like to treat guests to a new, surprising cocktail. Margaritas, gin & tonics and even lemon drops are pretty easy to make; in other words there is fudge room (too much of this, too little of that, and it still tastes… [more]