Chocolate Manhattan

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mara — No Comments ↓

The City That Never Sleeps demands a Cocktail That Never Disappoints. The Manhattan- among the most classic of libations- has been enjoyed by elegant New Yorkers since it was first served at the Manhattan Club in 1870.

Like its namesake, the Manhattan has always been adaptable. Its popularity was undeterred even by Prohibition, when Canadian whiskey was substituted as the main ingredient (thanks, Canada!). Our version adds a hint of chocolate, which doesn’t break any laws… but does taste a bit racy.

Chocolate Manhattan

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2 ounces whiskey*
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
3-5 dashes chocolate bitters, to taste
Maraschino cherries, for garnish (we love to use Roland passion fruit maraschino cherries)

*Rye (Canadian Whiskey) has been the mainstay of the Manhattan since the Prohibition era, but anything goes in this town! You can substitute Scotch (then it’s a Rob Roy) or bourbon (and then we want one).

MAKE IT

Stir ingredients with ice. Serve as is or strain into chilled cocktail glass.

ENJOY IT, OLD SPORT!

Tagged with: Bitters, Bourbon, Cherry, Vermouth
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Recipes, Whiskey

Mexican Screwdriver (Shooters)

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Mara — No Comments ↓

This screwdriver is a sure to get you unhinged.

Mexican Screwdriver Shooters

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4 ounces tequila blanco
4 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice
4 maraschino cherries
Ice
Salt and orange twist for garnish
Double shot glasses

MAKE IT

Coat small dish with salt. Run lime around rim of glasses and invert over salt to coat rim. Drop cherry into the bottom of each glass. Pour tequila and orange juice into cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into shot glasses. Place orange twist on rim. Serves 4.

SHOOT!

Tagged with: Cherry, Citrus, Orange
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Recipes, Tequila

Garden Paloma

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mara — No Comments ↓

Salt, tequila, thyme!

This refreshing tequila treat blends citrus, bubbles, and a hint of aromatic herbs.

Garden Paloma

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1 1/2 ounces tequila
4 ounces fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
Juice of 1/2 lime
Club soda
1 ounce Thyme Syrup
Thyme sprig and lime wheel for garnish
Salt

MAKE IT

Run lime wheel around edge of glass and invert over salt to coat rim. Fill glass with ice. Add tequila, grapefruit, lime , and syrup and stir. Top with soda, then garnish with lime wheel and thyme sprig.

ENJOY IT!

Tagged with: Citrus, Club Soda, Grapefruit, Lime, Thyme
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Recipes, Tequila

Thyme Syrup

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Mara — No Comments ↓

This syrup is gluten-free, dairy-free, and contains no puns on the word thyme.

Thyme Syrup

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1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 sprigs thyme

MAKE IT

In a small saucepan, bring ingredients to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool and strain into a glass jar.

ENJOY IT!

IN YOUR BAR

Garden Paloma

Tagged with: Herb, Sweet, Thyme
Posted in Recipes, Syrups

G.O.T. (Gin-Orange-Tonic)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ashley — No Comments ↓

In the 18th century, tonic contained much greater quantities of quinine, a fever-reducing, pain-relieving, malaria-fighting compound. The gin and tonic was first served to British soldiers in India, perhaps a product of thinking that a spoonful of gin would make the medicine go down.

Nowadays, the gin and tonic has gone from medicine to mainstay, a favorite complement to a sultry summer night. This G & T gets a little extra Oh! from a splash of blood oranges and faraway spices.

G.O.T. (Gin Orange Tonic)

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1 1/2 ounces gin
Tonic water
12 drops (3 dashes) blood orange bitters
Ice
Orange wedge for garnish

MAKE IT

Pour gin over ice in lowball glass. Top with tonic water. Add 12 drops blood orange bitters (an eyedropper works best) and stir. Garnish with orange wedge.

Serves one, may attract others.

ENJOY IT!

Tagged with: Bitters, Citrus, Orange, Tonic
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Gin

Wine-Beyond-the-Wall (or, Wine-ter is Coming)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Mara — No Comments ↓

We created this hot spiced wine especially for the upcoming season of ”Game of Thrones.” We hear it’s gonna be a cold one!

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1 750 mL bottle medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot or Shiraz
2-3 tablespoons local wildflower honey
3 whole black peppercorns
1 whole star anise
1 whole green cardamom pod
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cassia cinnamon chunks (can substitute 1 cinnamon stick)
1 tablespoon blood orange bitters
1/4 cup brandy
orange slices, for garnish

MAKE IT

Combine all ingredients (through brandy) in a large saucepan. Slowly bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle into a mug or drinking horn. Garnish with orange slices.

Serves your house with honor.

ENJOY IT!

Tagged with: Bitters, Brandy, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Game of Thrones, Honey, Orange, Peppercorn, Star Anise
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Recipes, Wine

Featured Drink on Foodista

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mara — No Comments ↓

DM is “Drink Blog of the Day” on foodista.com, featuring the DM Mint Julep! Now that calls for a cocktail….

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DM Espresso Martini

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Ashley — No Comments ↓

Licor 43 (also known as “Cuarenta y Tres”), is a cream and citrus liqueur that traces its roots to the Roman conquest of Spain. At 60 proof, it just might be the best non-dairy creamer in history!

GET IT

3 ounces coffee vodka
1 1/2 ounces Licor 43*
Ice
Lemon wedge and twist for garnish

MAKE IT

Run the lemon wedge around the edge of a chilled martini glass. Pour vodka and Licor 43 into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into glass. Drop in lemon twist.

ENJOY IT!

*We received a free sample of Licor 43… and loved it!

Tagged with: Citrus, Coffee, Cream, Lemon
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Martinis, Recipes, Vodka

Marina’s Dream

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Mara — No Comments ↓

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder. This potent anise-flavored spirit blends with the citrus flavors of Lillet in a creamy, dreamy concoction.

Although absinthe’s reputation as a hallucinogenic is somewhat exaggerated and the formulations available in the United States are less potent than those of 1920′s Paris, be advised that absinthe should always be diluted and may result in creativity.

Marina's Dream

GET IT

2 ounces Lillet
1 ounce gin
1 teaspoon absinthe
Egg white
Ice
Orange wedge for garnish

MAKE IT

Pour Lillet, gin, absinthe and egg white into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for at least 60 seconds. Add ice and shake for another 30 seconds. Strain liquids into glass, squeeze orange wedge over top and drop into glass.

ENJOY!

Tagged with: Absinthe, Citrus, Egg, Orange
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Gin, Recipes, Wine

Ginger Peach Sangria

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Ashley — No Comments ↓

Put some punch in your in your peach with spicy ginger and tangy citrus.

DM White Sangria

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1.5 liters Pinot Grigio
1 cup ginger-lime syrup
1 cup peachtree schnapps (we use Dekuyper)
2 cups club soda
1 orange, washed, cut into quarters and sliced
2 green apples, washed, cored, cut into quarters and sliced
Ice, for serving

MAKE IT

Pour wine, syrup, schnapps and club soda into a large pitcher. Add sliced fruit and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to drink. To serve, place ice into wine glasses and ladle sangria over top, being sure to include several slices of fruit in each glass.

ENJOY IT!

Tagged with: Apple, Club Soda, Ginger, Lime, Orange, Peach, Pinot Grigio, Sangria, Schnapps, Sweet
Posted in Cocktail, Drinks, Recipes, Wine