Inspired by a similar drink at a local Saskatoon restaurant/lounge called The Rook & Raven, I decided to try and make my own version! Cucumber and basil in a cocktail may seem like a strange combo to some, but I assure you it is delicious and very refreshing! Especially with gin! I even decided to […]
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The GBC (Gin, Basil, Cumber) + VIDEO RECIPE
May 13th, 2013 · 10 Comments · Drink, Fresh herbs
Tags:alcohol·basil·cocktail·cucumber·Drink·gin·gin & tonic·gin and tonic·refreshing·saskatoon·the rook and raven·tonic
Blood Orange Mojito
February 24th, 2013 · 10 Comments · Drink, Easy
Blood oranges are in season!! Every year when the time comes, I make sure to pick up some of these amazing looking oranges. This year being no exception, I got myself a bag, unsure of what I might do with them, but knowing they needed to find their way on the blog somehow (they are […]
Tags:blood orange·cocktail·Drink·lime·mint·mint leaves·Mojito·recipe·rum·white rum
The Paloma
February 11th, 2013 · 16 Comments · Drink, Easy, Fruit
Here is a quick and easy drink recipe slightly adapted from Bon Appetit. Opting for a sweeter drink, I swapped out the salt rimmed glass with a sugar rimmed glass, but please feel free to choose salt or sugar!
Tags:alcohol·bon appetit·cocktail·Drink·grapefruit·lime·mexican·mexico·paloma·recipe·tequila
Strawberry Balsamic Smash
December 5th, 2012 · 5 Comments · Drink
Having received an excellent bottle of reduced balsamic vinegar, then coming across a drink with balsamic vinegar(!?) in Bon Appetit, my favourite foodie magazine, I felt the stars had aligned! Now I’m not much of a drinker, but I enjoy a casual beverage here and there, and this unique drink was right up my alley. […]
Tags:alcohol·august·Balsamic·bon appetit·cucmber·Drink·gin·lime·magazine·simple syrup·smash·strawberry·vinegar
Earl Grey Tea Latte (London Fog)
November 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Drink, Easy
In an effort to sate my girlfriends serious addiction to Starbuck’s Earl Grey Tea Lattes I set out to see if I could easily (and cheaply) make them at home. Since I don’t own anything with a milk steamer I was unsure how this would work out, but I made do!
Tags:alternative·cafe·cheap·DIY·Drink·earl·grey·home·homemade·latte·london fog·made·milk·misto·starbucks·steamed·syrup·tea·torani·Vanilla
Beergaritas
September 3rd, 2011 · 1 Comment · Drink, Easy
Here is an easy and refreshing drink recipe, perfect for a hot day!
Tags:alchohol·Beer·beergarita·Drink·fresh·limeade·margarita·refreshing·summer·tequilla
Raspberry Mojitos
August 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Drink
Here is a quick and easy mojito modification! This was the perfect way to enjoy some fresh raspberries (as well as some strawberries) from our garden in a delicious beverage!
Tags:alcohol·Beverage·Drink·mint·Mojito·raspberry·strawberry·summer
