I love this easy, fresh citrus salt I can whip in just a few hours to garnish the perfect Saturday evening margarita. It brings out all the juiciness and freshness of the fruits without too much effort or additional ingredients. Keep the salt in a tightly sealed container so it stays dry – this will help keep it fresh for a few weeks. Try adding this to a classic margarita or my citrus & sage version!
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I love the combo of grapefruit and basil, but I never use it! I’ve been buying a ton of herbs lately – they help brighten up the winter gloom that’s been dominating NYC overthe last few weeks. I had a grapefruit & basil sorbet over the summer and it was so unexpected and lively. Turing it into a cocktail was the perfect idea, and I decided to give it and extra boost of warmth by adding the elderflower and bubbly. Make sure to use the freshest herbs you can find – I like to reserve this drink for the weekends when I have time to stop at the farmers market or somewhere that I know will carry higher quality produce. Old basil will be bruised and lack the burst of flavor you’re looking for.
PS – Do you like the cocktail stirrers? Well, you can buy them on Etsy! I’ve decided to open a little shop and sell some affordable items to complete your cocktail creations at home. Check it out here and be sure to leave suggestions of more items you’d like to see!
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I love hot chocolate, but usually I only make it once or twice a year since it’s such an indulgence. When you make it from scratch and play with the infusions you can get away cutting down on the richness while still preserving that *something special* feeling. I’ve made this recipe with almond milk (which I use at home all the time) and it still tastes great. I like to add a drop or two of coconut extract with this method because the almonds give off a stronger backdrop flavor than your standard glass of whole milk. This will really help emphasize the unexpected flavors you’ve infused with white chocolate and just add to the decadence!
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One of my favorite bar snacks are fries with truffle essence and parmesan cheese shavings. They’re so decadent and addictive – I’d probably eat ‘em every day if I could. This popcorn is my easy, low-cal version that you can enjoy any night of the week! I like to use a cheapo bottle of truffle oil for this recipe. Try using this brand or the one sold at Trader Joe’s for an affordable dose of serious indulgence.
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I thought I’d try something new this season and let you guys know where my head is at when it comes to cocktailing. There are so many amazing influences to focus on, but here are some of my favorites. You can look forward to a few recipe posts for each in the coming weeks…yum!
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