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Negroni, a cocktail worthy of royalty

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The first time I experienced the rich, smoky, soothing bliss of a Negroni was at the Ritz in Shanghai. I was with my sister from Down Under; Melissa. We were celebrating life, opportunities, happenstance, and raising a toast to the ...

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A timely take on the Old Fashioned

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The "Old Fashioned" cocktail was said to have been first made at the Pendennis Club, a gentlemen's club founded in Louisville, Kentucky. A bartender created it in honor of James E. Pepper, a prominent bourbon distiller. So thrille...

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Arctic Blast

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What's that song? "The snow, it's snowing, the winds are blowing...can we weather this storm.." I am sure I have it all wrong, but the words are streaming through my head. It's winter. It's cold and it's snowing. It's time to put t...

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Pink Lemonade Margarita, for my Mum

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My mother loves a good Margarita. As the weather gets warm margaritas are often a go to drink when the sun passes the yard arm. To me the best drinks are simple, often margaritas are not. Several years ago we were having an impro...

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Homemade Kaluha, a great last minute gift to make and enjoy yourself.

6 cups brewed coffee 1 pound light brown sugar 1 tsp Coffee & Chocolate Spice 3 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 liter of vodka While the coffee is still hot, mix in the brown sugar and Coffee & Chocolate Spice. Let cool to room te...

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Spiced hot egg nog, simple, easy and delicious

National egg nog week coincides with Christmas. The lead up to the holidays is exhausting. This recipe is simple, easy and delicious, leaving the hostess more time to relax and enjoy the festivities. 2 large eggs 3 oz (by volum...

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Our take on Kentucky, Bourbon and Mint Juleps

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Pastoral Horse Country of Kentucky resides among the distilleries of the Bourbon Trail. If you are lucky enough to make it there two stops are not to miss. While there is a lot of kitsch in Kentucky you will find beauty and bounty a...

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