Tag: mint

Blueberry Coconut Mojito

Monday is July 4th. The day America celebrates its independence from England. I love the 4th of July. Backyard barbecues, block parties, fireworks and ice cold cocktails. Yeah, nothing goes better with a hot dog or hamburger than a beer. Unless it’s a cocktail. A cocktail that’s full of ice and bubbles. My favorite cocktail… Continue reading Blueberry Coconut Mojito

Bramble on the Bay

During the summer I love icy, cold cocktails that have some fizz. One of my favorites is the mojito. It’s light and refreshing and that fizz makes it a perfect summer drink. While I enjoy the classic which is just lime juice and mint, I love it when there’s extra fruit muddled in. I’ve made… Continue reading Bramble on the Bay

Lamarr Peach Brandy Mint Julep

It’s known as the Run for the Roses and the Fastest Two Minutes in Sports. If neither of those names ring any bells though, it’s probably because you know it by it’s more common title: the Kentucky Derby, and it’s tomorrow. Every year, for the past 141, the most amazing horses and jockeys converge at… Continue reading Lamarr Peach Brandy Mint Julep

Manila Polo Club Brandy Julep

The Kentucky Derby is just over a week away, so this week and next I’m going to be making mint juleps.  But these aren’t your standard bourbon mint juleps. These have a twist. Believe it or not there isn’t one ounce of bourbon anywhere in them. They’re made with cognac instead. If you’re a classicist… Continue reading Manila Polo Club Brandy Julep

Bourbon-Mint Cranberry Sauce

One of my favorite sides at Thanksgiving is the cranberry sauce. I look forward to it every year because every year we do something different. Sure, we’ve done the standard boiled cranberries with sugar, but we’ve also mixed the berries with shallots, and there have been several times my family has chosen to go completely… Continue reading Bourbon-Mint Cranberry Sauce