Category: Cocktails & Spirits

TIP OF THE DAY: Rosé Sangria (Think Pink!)

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[1] Rosé sangria, an adieu to the formal summer season (photo courtesy La Marina restaurant | NYC). [2] The many shades of rosé depend upon the grape varietal and the length of skin contact (photo courtesy Jot Dot).   We started the summer season with a rose tasting party, and we’re ending it more quietly,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Cocktails

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[1] A Spicy Watermelon Margarita? Sure! (photo © STK LA). [2] A Watermelon Mojito. Here’s a mocktail version from The Merry Thought (photo © The Merry Thought). [3] Tajin seasoning, a versatile hot spice blend (photo © Tajin; see more about Tajin below.   If you’re buying a watermelon for the holiday weekend, buy a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sgroppino, A Lemon Sorbet Cocktail Recipe

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Is it hot enough for you? Cool off with sgroppino, a refreshing sorbet cocktail. Below: > The recipe for sgroppino. > The history of sgroppino. > Links to frosé recipes, cousins of sgroppino. Elsewhere on The Nibble: > Alcoholic slushie recipes. > Pairing wine and sorbet for cocktails. > The year’s 100+ cocktail and spirit…
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