Herbal, sweet, and tart, this cocktail recipe is easy and refreshing. Use your favorite vodka or gin, to mix up the flavors a bit. Tommy Bahama’s Grapefruit Basil Martini 2 ¼ parts Ultra Premium Vodka 1 ¼ parts fresh grapefruit juice 1 fresh basil leaf ¾ part simple syrup Glassware: Martini Garnish: Basil leaf Instructions: Muddle... Read More
This week I enjoyed a preview of Magical Dining Month at a lovely preview party held at the historic Ballroom at Church Street. For the first time ever, Yelp partnered with Visit Orlando to launch the annual September dining adventure during a special preview week. The opportunities to save while savoring Orlando’s cuisine continue throughout... Read More
KEY LIME WAFFLE PIE Key Lime Mousse 2 cups heavy whipping cream 10 oz. white chocolate ¾ cup key lime juice 1 packet gelatin 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk ¼ tsp. vanilla Turbinado or dark brown sugar for garnish Extra graham crackers for garnish Key lime for garnish Berries for garnish (optional) Graham Cracker... Read More
After launching this spring at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Azzurre Vodka has begun to receive industry recognition and critical acclaim for their ultra premium vodka. At the 2014 International Craft Spirits Awards, two dozen respected and influential judges conducted a blind tasting of the best spirits in... Read More
Great chefs know that the foundation to a great dish starts with the best ingredients simply prepared. The same idea is true for your summer cocktail. Chopin Vodka, Poland’s leading artisanal craft distiller, is known for their single ingredient focus on Potato, Rye and Wheat, grown locally near the family distillery in Podlasie, Poland. Keep... Read More
On Thursday, June 12, I was fortunate enough to find time to attend Ruth’s Chris Steak House Cabernet Dinner, the latest in their wine dinner series. A group of food and wine enthusiasts in the Winter Park location’s plush private dining area enjoyed a five-course pairing dinner to celebrate the “king” of grapes – Cabernet... Read More
Frozen Cranberry Margarita (aka, the Cosmo Tequila!) Want something frozen, tart, and refreshing for your summer cocktail inspiration? Look no further than this twist between a cosmo and a margarita. Try it blended with ice, or shaken and strained into an ice filled glass. Either way, it will cool you off and leave you smiling,... Read More
A unique French twist on the classic Cosmo, this cognac cocktail recipe combines CAMUS cognac, orange liqueur, tart cranberry juice, and lime for a sweet, heady martini cocktail that’s anything but pink and girly. CAMUS-Politan 1 ½ oz. CAMUS VS Elegance Cognac ¾ oz. orange liqueur ¾ oz. cranberry juice ¼ oz. lime juice Lime... Read More
Lemontini Cocktail from Brio Restaurant 1 serving This recipe features Citrus Vodka, Orange Liqueur, fresh sweet and sour and simple syrup 2 oz Citrus Vodka ¾ oz Triple Sec ½ oz Sweet & Sour Mix ¼ oz Simple Syrup Lemon Wheel Sugar Rim Directions: Add: sugar to rim of martini glass. Shake with ice: 2... Read More