Category: Cocktails & Spirits

PRODUCT: Rogue Ale’s American Amber Ale For Independence Day

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Oregon craft brewer Rogue Ales toasts America with the annual release of its American Amber Ale. It’s the brew’s 28th year, and has been our beer of choice for July 4th celebrations since we first came across it. Another Independence Day favorite is Liberty Ale (center photo), an IPA from San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing Company.…
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FOOD FUN: Birthday Shots

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What a nifty idea for birthdays! It’s from Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat, the sisters who authored Bite Me. This recipe is from their second book, Bite Me Too. Their latest book, Lick Your Plate, has recently hit the shelves. Combine vodka, chocolate liqueur, cream and white cake mix, and top it with whipped cream…
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RECIPE: All-In-One Bloody Mary & Shrimp Cocktail

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If Dad’s drink is a Bloody Mary and he loves a shrimp cocktail, combine both concepts into this two-in-one “cocktail.” The recipe was inspired by Farm To Market Bloody Mary Pickles. But you can use your favorite Bloody Mary recipe and add the pickles and shrimp. Here’s THE NIBBLE’s favorite Bloody Mary mix recipe. While…
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Negroni Cocktail Recipe & History To Celebrate Negroni Week

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[1] A Negroni, elegantly presented in a stemmed glass at The Heathman Restaurant & Bar in Portland, Oregon. [2] A fun presentation at Irvington in New York City. [3] A Negroni with two of its ingredients: sweet vermouth and Campari (photo © Alessio Zaccaria | Unsplash).   It’s Negroni Week, an opportunity to try a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try A New Cocktail Each Weekend

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Top: Blackberry Gin Fizz (photo courtesy NathanandChristinaMakeFood.com). Here’s the recipe, made with muddled fresh blackberries instead of blackberry brandy. Bottom: Blackberry brandy. Check the back label to be sure it’s made with natural flavors (photo courtesy Leroux).   We tend to try new cocktail recipes on weekends. Life’s too short to keep to our three…
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