Category: Cocktails & Spirits

RECIPE: Bacon Bourbon Cider

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[1] Another way to enjoy fall’s apple cider: with bourbon and bacon (photo courtesy Davio’s | Manhattan). [2] Make your own cinnamon simple syrup with cinnamon, sugar and water (photo by Ben Fink, Indian Home Cooking by Suvir Saran).   As restaurants and lounges switch to their autumn menus, we’re getting lots of fall cocktail…
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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 49 cocktail and spirits…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Alcohol Slush

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[1] Alcohol slush drinks made in the Zoku Slush Maker (photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma). From top to bottom: Bellini Slush, Gin & Tonic Slush, Screwdriver Slush. [2] Turn your favorite liqueur into a slush (photo courtesy Godiva Liqueurs).   Call it an Icee®, Slurpee*, slush or slushy*, adult versions of shaved ice drinks with alcohol are…
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