TIP OF THE DAY: Make Pumpkin Liqueur

Sip your pumpkin liqueur straight, mix into a pumpkin Martini or other cocktail. Photo courtesy SXC.   If you like to create something new, how about pumpkin liqueur? You can make enough for your own household and as gifts for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Then, pumpkin up your holiday cocktails and desserts. This recipe comes from…
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RECIPE: Gin Spiced Tea

For spiced tea lovers, here’s a new way to enjoy spiced tea: with spiced gin. It’s an alternative to a rum toddy, also known as hot buttered rum. Look for Darnley’s View Spiced Gin, Edinburg Gin’s Spiced Orange Gin and Opihr, a London Dry Gin with oriental spices. Brew a cup of spiced tea and…
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RECIPE: Jamaican Iced Coffee & Other Coffee Cocktails

Jamaican Iced Coffee, made with rum, liqueur and brewed coffee. Photo courtesy Appleton Estates.   Turn iced coffee into a cocktail for summer entertaining. Here’s a recipe from Appleton Estate rum, produced in the lush countryside of Jamaica. Jamaican Iced Coffee can be enjoyed with brunch, post-dinner or whenever you want your cocktail to provide…
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tFATHER’S DAY GIFT: Bialetti Espresso Maker

The Bialetti Mini Espresso: It’s neat, petite and produces great espresso. Photo courtesy Bialetti.   We’ve been enjoying our Bialetti Mini Express espresso maker every day for the last six months. So if you’re looking for a great gift for an espresso-loving dad, check it out. A no-mess capsule machine with a modest footprint—7.5″ wide…
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