by Josie | Feb 2, 2026 | Cocktails & Beverages
Originally crafted as a “boozy milkshake” using vanilla ice cream, crème de noyaux, and white crème de cacao, the Pink Squirrel is a staple of Wisconsin supper club culture. It was first introduced in 1941 by bartender Bryant Sharp at Bryant’s...
by Josie | Dec 21, 2025 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Fruit, Herbs
This is an easy-to-muddle-up mule. So pretty and refreshing and it literally takes just a few minutes to make. Cheers to the holidays. INGREDIENTS Ice 1 T fresh cranberries 2 oz of your favorite vodka 1 oz cranberry liqueur 1/2 oz of fresh orange juice 1/4 tsp...
by Josie | Dec 8, 2025 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages
This is a nice cocktail for the holiday gatherings you may be hosting this season. It’s easy to make, requires little in the way of pom-poms and hoopla. Just a nice glass and a pretty garnish. And the booze, of course. 1 oz good bourbon 1/2 oz berry liqueur...
by Josie | Jan 29, 2025 | Cocktails & Beverages
Harvesting raspberries in our gardens occurs spring and then again in the fall. Most of our harvest is eaten the same day or goes into raspberry fermentation for cocktail shrubs. But this last year I froze several gallons for jam. Since jam isn’t happening like...
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 (...
