by Josie | Nov 3, 2024 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Shrubs
We have this big 60 year old pear tree that out does itself every single year. It leans at a 45 degree angle at this stage of life, shooting new branches to the sky. It’s crazy how far it leans and in all the years we’ve lived here, it hasn’t come...
by Josie | Jul 20, 2024 | Cocktails & Beverages
I found this recipe some time ago and saved it for summer cocktailing. I can’t take credit for its creation, but I am sharing because it’s so good and screams summer. This would be good with or without the booze! Makes 2 cocktails INGREDIENTS 3 oz Gin (...
by Josie | Jun 29, 2024 | Berries, Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Gluten Free, Herbs
We have so many raspberries in our garden this year that we thought we’d consume a handful or two in a little cocktail we whopped up. I mean whipped up. They’re dangerously good, This is a Raspberry Mint Julep. Mint Juleps are associated with the South and...
by Josie | May 2, 2024 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Gluten Free, Tequila
As far as cocktails go, margaritas are one of the best, most refreshing and easy to make. Blended or on the rocks – there’s no “best” way. Unless you want to zhoosh it up with strawberries or watermelon or cucumber, then blending might just be...
by Josie | Jan 13, 2024 | Cocktails & Beverages, Coconut Milk, Condiments, Gluten Free, Recipes
Interesting tidbit about this drink, nobody knows exactly who created the coquito cocktail or when it really became a popular, well-known drink, but its unfounded history stems from Puerto Rico. Some theories say that Spaniards introduced the drink to the Caribbean...
by Josie | Nov 16, 2023 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Ginger, Gluten Free, Herbs
It’s just a lot to say to a bartender, don’t you think? So we make these at home. Ours are packed with so much flavor and my home-bartender is cuter than most. I had a mule the other night at a local restaurant and it reminded me that I had this recipe to...
