Recipes For Mixers, Elixirs, Simple Syrups, Non Alcoholic Beverages can all be found Here. Stir up a refreshing cocktail on a hot day or drizzle a spiced syrup into a mug of hot tea in the cooler months. Find libation inspiration here.
Warm summer days and nights call for a deep red infusion of oolong, hibiscus and rose. This cold brewed botanical tea is a long invigorating sip of floral flavors with a base of complex black oolong tea. The slight bitterness of the hibiscus is balanced with the sweetness of the rose petals. This botanical cold…
This floral cold brew white tea with fresh violets is the lightest of my botanical cold brew series. White tea is naturally lite, calm and has an almost honeyed sweetness. This tea combines beautifully with the light, floral (and very distinctive) flavor of foraged violets. No need for heat here; all of the flavor intensifies…
Violets bloom in late April thru early May and are not only one of the first signs of spring, but also one of the first foraged ingredients I gather here in the Hudson Valley. This violet simple syrup captures the floral essence of violet flowers distinct flavor. I use this in everything from violet lemonade…
Botanical cold brew green tea is slowly flavored with jasmine leaves and lemongrass.
One of my favorite ingredients is back in season and I have been using rhubarb in everything. Besides eating it for breakfast, this rhubarb simple syrup is perfect to have on hand, when I want to add a punch of color (and bright flavor!) to drinks. Let me know if you tried it in the comments!
Cara cara gin cocktail with rosemary simple syrup is a refreshing, bright combination for a cocktail. Cara cara oranges are less acidic than similarly hued blood oranges and a little sweeter. This citrus and rosemary laced beverage is perfect for lifting the winter blues, gin has natural herbal undertones, that work well with the rosemary…
This site is filled with nut based drinks. They show up quietly, the same way they do in baking or cooking — for body, softness, and depth. Pistachios are a colorful replacement for almonds when mixed into a tropical ginger drink. Roasted chestnuts are swirled into melty chocolate and served hot. Homemade orgeat syrups are…
There’s something so calming about slow December evenings – the soft winter light, the quietness of the kitchen, and the comfort of familiar and cozy spices warming on the stove. This pistachio eggnog fits right into that feeling. It’s creamy and gently sweet, with a natural nutty flavor from real pistachios and just enough spice…
This homemade hot chocolate recipe for 2 is filled with swirls of chocolate laced creamy milk and a roasted chestnuts. Whip up a batch of this piping hot, nutty beverage for happy (marshmallow mustached!) mouths all around. This homemade roasted chestnut hot chocolate recipe is made with milk, and simmers up quickly; filling mugs with…
Oven Roasted Chestnut orgeat is nutty and warm, adding a distinct earthy flavor to cocktail recipes. Make a batch of your own and infuse your drinkable creations with this homemade chestnut orgeat syrups subtle sweetness! Chestnut orgeat is a versatile homemade syrup that serves as a delightful cocktail ingredient. Its nutty and warm profile brings…
This cocktail recipe is perfect for the upcoming holiday season and has all of the seasonal flavors of Thanksgiving in a glass! Cloves, cinnamon and ginger beer add spicey flavor to cranberry juice and apple cider in this Holiday Punch! Mix up a batch and serve at your festive gathering!
Mix up this cinnamon spiced apple infused wine, filled with fresh apples and spices. Simple ingredients=amazing results! Soak up the last few weeks of orchard season and make this fresh fruit sipper!
Sip into summer with this refreshing Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass! Mix with coconut water for double water hydration( get it? Watermelon + Coconut Water= double the “water” the hydration!) A homemade lemongrass simple syrup (tap link for recipe) adds a tropical taste and lends an herbal scent as well as blending…
This recipe for lemongrass and cilantro simple syrup: a herb infused syrup that can be used in many different cocktails, beverages and desserts. Simple syrup is a mix of sugar and water used to sweeten beverages. This syrup works well in cold drinks, as the sugar is dissolved on the stovetop and there is no…
Refreshing Coconut Ginger Fizz Cocktail with Homemade Pistachio Orgeat Recipe Transform your cocktail experience with a taste of the tropics, this recipe features flavors of coconut, pineapple, ginger, and a special addition of pistachio orgeat in place of traditional almond orgeat syrup. This Coconut Ginger Fizz cocktail combines the tropical essence of coconut with the…
Rhubarb rose sangria is the drink that officially kicks off spring. Fresh rhubarb stalks macerate overnight in rosé wine, turning the whole pitcher a beautiful blush pink with a tart, floral flavor that’s completely its own. It’s a simple, make-ahead cocktail that’s as pretty as it is easy – just slice, pour, and let time…
What to mix into Bourbon Whiskey for a Warming Cocktail? Cardamom of course! This Rose and Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail is floral, spicy and deeply satisfying. The subtle heating notes of the cardamom spice complement the complexities found in bourbon beautifully. Bourbon Whiskey is in itself a warming sipper, heating the throat as it goes…
This cardamom simple syrup recipe is a versatile finishing ingredient for cocktails (cardamom old fashioned!), tea, and desserts. Learn how to make this herbal and spicy syrup recipe yourself using fresh green cardamom pods. Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world and rightfully so! The pods are aromatic and a little goes…
Make Pistachio Orgeat Syrup Recipe for a nutty addition for delicious cocktails! Homemade pistachio orgeat is buttery, with slightly floral undertones, making a very complimentary addition as a drink mixer. In the world of cocktails, simple ingredients can often make the biggest impact. Take, for example, the classic orgeat syrup. Traditionally made with almonds, this…
