Beverages

Cocktail Friday: Blackberry Mint Margaritas

May 4, 2012 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Blackberry Mint Margaritas

Taste of Home Field Editor, Sue Stetzel, shares her favorite cocktail for the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo. I love Fridays!  Everyone is always so happy when it rolls around. Make it a Cocktail Friday?  Whoa – even better! This morning it dawned on me that this is a great weekend for celebrations.  I [...]

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Seasonal Citrus Recipes

February 6, 2012 Beverages
Seasonal Citrus Recipes

Citrus fruits are the crowned-jewels of the winter season. These vibrant orbs have a sweet, tangy flavor that whisks us away from our cold, dreary surroundings – reminding us of warm, sunny days ahead. Seasonal citrus like blood oranges, tangerines and clementines can add a pop of color and a burst of flavor to cozy [...]

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Super Bowl Beer and Snack Pairings

February 3, 2012 Beverages
Super Bowl Beer and Snack Pairings

You’ve got the food, you’ve set the mood, the game’s on TV, and now it’s time to fill up the ice bucket with a few of these perfectly snack-paired brews. Wings, Wings and More Wings: When it comes to the chicken wing, be sure to pick a lighter beer with a good balance of malt [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Apple Brandy

January 27, 2012 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Apple Brandy

The weekend is finally here. Ahead of us are two days of relaxation and bliss – snowshoeing through the woods on a fresh blanket of snow, ice skating on a frozen lake, jumping and twirling in the air, sitting on a hill, enjoying spoonfuls of hearty chicken soup while surveying the snowy landscape below. It’s [...]

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Cold-Killing Remedies

January 25, 2012 Beverages
Cold-Killing Remedies

As winter sets in, so does the cold and flu season. Red noses, watery eyes, achy muscles, and that dreaded icky feeling, becomes as common as snow and snow angels. But a few home remedies can help you kiss that nasty cold good-bye. Hot Toddies: Taste of Home featured this warming drink in their December/January [...]

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Cocktail Friday: White Chocolate Brandy Alexander

January 20, 2012 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: White Chocolate Brandy Alexander

Baby, it’s cold outside. It took awhile, but winter is finally here in all of it’s frigid, white glory.  Snow is falling, swirling through the sky like little white fairies, catching on scarves and eyelashes. Noses are red, cheeks are flushed, and chapped lips are smiling at the beauty and tranquility that comes with winter. [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Orange & Coffee Martini

January 13, 2012 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Orange & Coffee Martini

Happy 2012! It’s a New Year, a time to start fresh and make changes for the better. This year, I’ve made a resolution to take some to celebrate the little things in life – those small victories that would otherwise go unnoticed.  Hopefully, by celebrating these moments, 2012 will be a happy and joyful. So [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: New Year’s Eve Cocktails

December 26, 2011 Beverages
Taste of Home Holiday: New Year’s Eve Cocktails

The staff at Taste of Home loves a good cocktail – especially on New Year’s Eve. Here are some of our favorite signature drinks we love to serve as we ring in the New Year. I love a good Irish Mule, but it can only be made with a good Irish whiskey – no Jack [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Orange Razzletini

December 16, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Orange Razzletini

The halls are decked, spirits are bright, and everyone is celebrating the beauty of the holiday season. Everywhere you look people are enjoying the company of loved ones and friends, nibbling on delicate canapes and sipping on spirits like warm hot toddy’s and chilled martinis – each capturing the essence of the winter season. This [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Sangria Wine

December 9, 2011 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Sangria Wine

Christmas lights are twinkling, the canapes are being passed, and friends and family are gathered together to celebrate the best of the season. The holidays are officially here. As the holiday party season kicks off, libations are of the utmost importance – sparkling champagne, festive cocktails, and full bodied wines are among the standard at [...]

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