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Homemade Limoncello

Homemade Limoncello

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

A while back, my grandmother turned me on to a recipe that her friend had provided her for homemade limoncello. Homemade limocello? Imagine my surprise when she brought me a taste from the freezer of a limoncello that was smoother, brighter and more heavenly that all of the other sips I had had in ITALY! Continue reading →

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Sparkling Rosé Sangria © Photo by Angela Gunder

Sparkling Rosé Sangria

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

For a tropical touch, I combine rose sparkling wine (Spanish cava Cristalino, to keep things authentic) with mango, raspberries, pears and citrus. Brandy becomes a soaking tub for the fruit before it’s blended up with the cava and sprite into bubbly awesomeness. Dandy as candy. Continue reading →

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Hibiscus Chile Margarita © Photo by Angela Gunder

Hibiscus Chile Margarita

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The perfect combination of sweet, salty and spicy, we were officially hooked on the majesty of tequila and hibiscus (and totally unaware of the potent combo until a little later). Sassy and classy, as my sister Lex would say. Continue reading →

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Sparkling Pear Martini © Photo by Angela Gunder

Sparkling Pear Martini

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

Given that vodka and I are copacetic, I adore this incredibly simple martini that garners its bubbles from non-alcoholic pear cider. But not to worry, my off-the-wagon friends. This sparkler combines the ripe flavor of luscious pear vodka and floral St. Germain into a sweet, but strong (good and strong!) martini of the most delightful nature. Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Punch

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Despite the strong alcohol trifecta in play with this one, it tastes just like a smooth, delicious caramel apple. Plus, the Goldschlager, usually the troublemaker at the party, plays nice here with the perfect flavor of cinnamon. Continue reading →

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Sleepy Arnold Palmers (Lemonade and Valerian Iced Tea)

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

This is my summertime ode to the dreamless sleep – a deliciously crisp and cool cocktail that blends fresh lemonade and iced Sleepy Time. A glass or two, and you’ll feel like you’re swinging away in a hammock without a care in the world. And yes, it works, so please drink this after the chores are done. Continue reading →

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Ginger Hibiscus Martini

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Angela| 5 Comments

This martini is exotic, lovely and can be made stronger or weaker depending on your mood. If you’re back on the wagon, you can mix this syrup with orange juice and sprite for a refreshing cocktail minus the potent potables. Continue reading →

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Basil Lemonade © Photo by Angela Gunder

Basil Lemonade

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Angela| 2 Comments

I think my first memory of perfect lemonade was from when I was a kid (I had to have been 7 or 8) at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and in an effort to stave off the DC summer heat, tried a hand-shaken lemonade for the first time. There’s something about freshly squeezed lemon juice that can’t ever be duplicated with concentrate – after that first taste, I was sold. Lemon, sugar, water – that was it. Continue reading →

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Rosemary Hibiscus Tea

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Angela| 7 Comments

A combo of rosemary leaves and hibiscus petals, this sweet red treat was tart and garnet-colored like cranberry juice, only a little milder and much more floral. It’s so delectable, it’ll make you spit your cosmo out the window and drink these from now on instead. Continue reading →

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Ginger Limeade

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

This recipe, my dears (and yeah, I’m talking to you Virginians buried in 30+ inches of unplowed powder) is the culinary equivalent of the wrong song. It’s cold and slushy here in Gotham, and all I can do is pray for summer and sip on a refreshing glass of ginger limeade. I feel a few degrees warmer already… Continue reading →

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