Cocktails

Sazerac Cocktail Photo

Sazerac

SAZERAC The Sazerac is perhaps the best-known of the classic cocktails associated with New Orleans.  Most recipes will call for rye whiskey but I recently came across a recipe that suggested the original Sazeracs likely used brandy.  Given the French influence of the city, this naturally makes perfect sense!  So, the recipe here is a […]

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Santa's Matrushka Cocktail

Santa’s Matrushka

SANTA’S MATRUSHKA Santa’s Matrushka is a combination of flavors that I thought would work well for a festive cocktail.  Cranberry and lime is mellowed out with the spicy sweetness of ginger syrup.  May your matrushkas contain something special this holiday season! Recipe 2 oz Vodka 3/4 oz Lime juice 3/4 oz Cranberry juice 3/4 oz

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