I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
In preparation for the many celebrations this time of year naturally brings I’ve been trying to step outside my comfort zone and create new cocktail combinations. Case in point: my Bruleed Grapefruit & Gin Fizz. By combining the sugary-caramelization from bruleeing with the natural tartness of grapefruit, and topping it all off with a dash of lime and a sprig of thyme, you’ll be toasting this season with the most perfect of sips. Cheers! Truly, MKR
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When the temps begin to move towards sweater weather, my cocktail menu tends to move towards one of my favorite drinks; the Moscow Mule. Though I have just a slight twist that I believe makes the classic mule just a tad better. I add mint. By combing tart ginger beer, fresh mint and lime juice all stirred up in a copper mug; well there’s truly nothing better. And with the growing popularity of Moscow Mules finding all the necessities is easier than ever. But I do have an insider tip when mixing up this libation. Don’t chop or tear the mint, inside lay the leaves flat in the palm of your hand and clap your hands together. By clapping down on the mint you’re releasing it’s flavor more than by chopping or even muddling. You can do this with your mint garnish as well. Cheers! truly, MKR
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When throwing our annual Holiday party, the Mr. only has one request. White Russians. Or rather a Caucasian as he and all his cronies (I’m talking to you Gaines) call it because they’re obsessed with The Big Lebowski. But when I received a little package from Smirnoff containing their newest gem, Cinna-Sugar TwistVodka, I decided to kick the standard up a notch and created a Sugar n’ Spice White Russian. A combination of sugary spice and cinnamon which reminds me of all things wintery and warm.
Though our Sugar n’ Spice White Russian is sure to be a hit with the ladies it might be a tad on the sweet side for the gents. My suggestion is to set up a White Russian DIY Station. Display the necessary ingredients on the bar (or even on a side table close to the bar) and let your guest decide how sweet they want their Russian. Cheers Loves! truly, MKR
DIY White Russian Station:
Vodka
Cinnamon & Sugar Smirnoff Vodka
Kahlua
1/2 and 1/2
Ice
Cinnamon Sticks or Cinnamon Spice
Spoons or Stir Sticks
Straws
Rocks Glasses (I used our Dwell Studio malachite ones above)
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