by Josie | Sep 26, 2023 | Berries, Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Coconut Milk, Culinary cubes
This was fun to do. I have culinary cubes ready to go for about a half dozen different cocktails. I chose a variety of ingredients, including lavender, nasturtium, lemon peel, coconut milk, coconut water, blueberries, kaffir leaves, ginger, horseradish, tomato juice,...
by Josie | Sep 2, 2023 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Edible Flowers
Bees Knees – the name cracks me up. It’s a term that was coined in the early 1920’s during the Prohibition Era and stuck to this very simple, but delicious refreshing cocktail. Bees Knees means “something great.” I think what makes this particular Bees...
by Josie | Jul 5, 2023 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Recipes
Ninety plus degrees out the next few days. It’s prime time for margaritas. This recipe is new for us and one we’ll probably have again when the sun is so close to the earth! It’s made with fresh organic cucumbers, coconut water, cilantro, mint, fresh...
by Josie | May 6, 2023 | Cocktails & Beverages
The Mint Julep has long been associated with the Kentucky Derby, which occurs every year on the first Saturday of May. Mint Juleps are said to be “the one and only drink for the Derby!” There is a long history surrounding the drink which has strong...
by Josie | Dec 14, 2022 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Ginger, Gluten Free, Recipes
This time of year, a refreshing sparkling cocktail is much needed. Blood oranges make this drink tasty. Spiced sugar cranberries make this drink special. We are featuring this beautiful beverage this month because it’s so festive AND we just made sugared...
by Josie | Dec 14, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Condiments, Cooking, Ginger, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Spices, Vegetarian
Cranberries aren’t just for turkey sandwiches. This was our first time trying sugared cranberries ~ they were amazing. Who knew they’d be so good in a cocktail. These were easy to make and made our cocktails kinda fancy. The nice thing about this recipe is...