TIP OF THE DAY: Garnish With Starfruit

Whatever your holiday cocktail or soft drink, a garnish of bright yellow starfruit is an easy way to make it festive. Larger starfruit slices can be notched and set on the rim of the glass (see photo). Smaller slices can be threaded onto a cocktail pick—alone, or with a red raspberry and green mint leaf.…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Original Moonshine, Delicious & Fun

This glass jug holds some mighty tasty moonshine. Photo courtesy Stillhouse Distillery.   Moonshine, a clear, unaged corn whiskey, has been produced in still houses in the hills of the southern U.S. since the country was settled. Moonshine was an illegal product: The “moonshiners” who made it not only avoided paying state and federal taxes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Cranberry Liqueur & Cranberry Vodka Cocktails

You can buy cranberry liqueur, of course; but it’s fun to make your own and serve it in holiday drinks. You have just enough time to make a batch and serve it on Christmas. Homemade liqueur can be stored in the fridge or at room temperature for up to a year. Chill the bottle before…
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