Leave Mommy Alone

9/23/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1 oz Gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz Orange Juice

Directions:

 In a shaker full of ice add:

•1 oz Campari

•1 oz gin

•1 oz orange juice

Shake for 30 sec and strain into a coupe glass. Enjoy! 

 In a shaker full of ice add:

•1 oz Campari

•1 oz gin

•1 oz orange juice

Shake for 30 sec and strain into a coupe glass. Enjoy! 

Whippet

9/15/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1 oz Cointreau
1 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
1 dash Angostura Bitters

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and, pour into a rocks glass with some ice. Add a couple of dashes of bitters for extra flavor and color.

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and, pour into a rocks glass with some ice. Add a couple of dashes of bitters for extra flavor and color.

Mezcal Negroni

9/8/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1oz Mezcal
1oz Campari
1oz Sweet Vermouth

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a glass with ice (or no ice). Garnish with an orange wheel

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a glass with ice (or no ice). Garnish with an orange wheel

Basil Lemonade

8/26/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2 oz Vodka
1 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice
8-10 Basil

Directions:

With all the ingredients in your shaker, muddle vigorously until basil leaves are broken apartand contents have a rich, green color. Strain in to a collins glass full of ice and garnish with basil top and (if desired) lemon wheel

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With all the ingredients in your shaker, muddle vigorously until basil leaves are broken apartand contents have a rich, green color. Strain in to a collins glass full of ice and garnish with basil top and (if desired) lemon wheel

Sage Smash

8/20/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2 oz Gin
1 oz Lime
1 oz Simple Syrup
10-12 Sage

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add gin, lime, simple syrup and 10-12 large sage leaves. With all the ingredients in your shaker, muddle vigorously until sage leaves are broken up. Cover and shake vigorously and strain in to a coupe glass. Garnish with sage leaves

In a shaker full of ice, add gin, lime, simple syrup and 10-12 large sage leaves. With all the ingredients in your shaker, muddle vigorously until sage leaves are broken up. Cover and shake vigorously and strain in to a coupe glass. Garnish with sage leaves

Mint Julep

8/11/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1/4 oz Simple Syrup
10 Large Mint

Directions:

In a rocks glass, add:

1/4 oz simple syrup
10 large mint leaves

With a muddler, gently massage combine the ingredients, lightly pressing to get the mint oils off of the leaves. Do not over pulverize. Next, add:

2 oz bourbon

Fill the glass with crushed ice (cubes will work) and gently stir until leaves are dispersed and the drink is mixed. Garnish with a mint sprig

In a rocks glass, add:

1/4 oz simple syrup
10 large mint leaves

With a muddler, gently massage combine the ingredients, lightly pressing to get the mint oils off of the leaves. Do not over pulverize. Next, add:

2 oz bourbon

Fill the glass with crushed ice (cubes will work) and gently stir until leaves are dispersed and the drink is mixed. Garnish with a mint sprig

Cucumber Gin Sour

8/6/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2 oz Gin
1 oz Lime
1 oz Simple Syrup
Several slices Cucumber

Directions:

In a shaker with some ice, add several chunks of cucumber. Then add

• 1 oz simple syrup • 1 oz lime juice

Muddle mixture until cucumber is sufficiently broken up, or “smashed”, then add • 2 oz gin

Cover and shake until thoroughly mixed and double strain in to a rocks glass full of ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

In a shaker with some ice, add several chunks of cucumber. Then add

1 oz simple syrup

1 oz lime juice

Muddle mixture until cucumber is sufficiently broken up, or “smashed”, then add

2 oz gin

Cover and shake until thoroughly mixed and double strain in to a rocks glass full of ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

Tuxedo No.2

7/29/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2 oz Gin
.75 oz Dry Vermouth
.25 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist

Sour Bourbon

7/22/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Aperol
.5 oz Lemon Juice

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Black Manhattan

7/14/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1oz Amaro
2oz Rye Whiskey
3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Corpse Reviver

7/8/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1oz Gin
1oz Cointreau
1oz Lemon Juice
1oz Dry Vermouth
1/2tsp Absinthe

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

Italian Greyhound

6/23/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1.5oz Gin
.5oz Galliano
1.5oz Grapefruit

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Cynar-groni

6/16/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1oz Cynar
1oz Gin
1oz Sweet Vermouth

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange peel

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange peel

Blood Orange Sidecar

6/8/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1.5oz Cognac
.75oz Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
.75oz Lemon Juice

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coup glass, and serve up. Garnish with a lemon twist

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a coup glass, and serve up. Garnish with a lemon twist

Remember the Maine

6/2/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2oz Rye Whiskey
3/4oz Sweet Vermouth
2tsp Cherry Heering
1/2tsp Absinthe

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a martini glass, and serve up. Garnish with a cherry

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold, strain into a martini glass, and serve up. Garnish with a cherry

Scotch Bramble

5/25/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2oz Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky
1/2oz Lime Juice
1/2oz Simple Syrup
1/2oz Chambord

Directions:

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and strain into a rocks glass full of ice. Garnish with a lime wheel (add raspberries and mint as available

In a shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and strain into a rocks glass full of ice. Garnish with a lime wheel (add raspberries and mint as available

Pegu Club Cocktail

5/18/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2oz Gin
3/4oz Dry Curaçao
1/2oz Lime Juice
1-2 dashes Orange Bitters
1-2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

In a cocktail shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Bijou Cocktail

5/11/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1oz Gin
1oz Sweet Vermouth
3/4oz Green Chartreuse
1/4oz Campari

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

In a cocktail shaker full of ice, add all the ingredients. Stir until cold and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

The Toronto

4/28/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2oz Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey
3/4oz Fernet Branca
1oz Simple Syrup
3-4 dashes Orange Bitters

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Stir until cold, strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Sidecar

4/21/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2oz Cognac
.75oz Grand Marnier
.75oz Lemon Juice

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Stir until cold, strain into a coup glass. Garnish with a lemon twist

Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Stir until cold, strain into a coup glass. Garnish with a lemon twist

Hennessy Sazerac

4/7/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1.75 oz Hennessy Vs
.5oz Simple Syrup
5 dashes Angostura Bitters
Rinse glass with Absinthe

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Stir until cold, strain in to rocks glass with absinthe rinse. Garnish with lemon twist.

Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Stir until cold, strain in to rocks glass with absinthe rinse. Garnish with lemon twist.

Pimms Gimlet

3/10/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1 oz Pimms
1 oz Gin
1 oz Lime Juice
1 dash Simple Syrup

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice

Stir until cold

Strain into a martini glass

Garnish with lime wheel

Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice

Stir until cold

Strain into a martini glass

Garnish with lime wheel

Boulevardier

3/10/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon
1 oz Campari
1oz Montenegro Amaro

Directions:

Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker

Stir until cold

Strain into a coupe glass

Express oils of an orange swath, rub around rim of the glass and drop in.

Behold Sparkle

Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker

Stir until cold

Strain into a coupe glass

Express oils of an orange swath, rub around rim of the glass and drop in.

Behold Sparkle

Paper Plane

3/10/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

3/4 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon
3/4 oz Aperol
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Montenegro Amaro

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a shaker of ice and stir until cold.

Strain into a rocks glass.

Express the oils of a swath of lemon, rub around the rim of the glass, and add to the cocktail.

Add all ingredients to a shaker of ice and stir until cold.

Strain into a rocks glass.

Express the oils of a swath of lemon, rub around the rim of the glass, and add to the cocktail.

Sazerac

1/6/2021

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:
Absinthe
2 oz. Rye Whiskey
1 tsp Simple Syrup
3-4 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters

In a shaker full of ice, add 2 oz. Rye, 1 teaspoon simple syrup, 3-4 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters. Rinse chilled rocks glass by adding a small splash of absinthe, swirl glass and dump excess. Strain into glass (no ice), express lemon twist and toss. *No garnish

In a shaker full of ice, add 2 oz. Rye, 1 teaspoon simple syrup, 3-4 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters. Rinse chilled rocks glass by adding a small splash of absinthe, swirl glass and dump excess. Strain into glass (no ice), express lemon twist and toss. *No garnish

Monkey Gland

12/2/2020

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:
2 oz Gin
1 oz Orange Juice
.25 oz Grenadine
1 dash of Absinthe

In a shaker full of ice, add 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Orange Juice, .25 oz Grenadine (or juice from maraschino cherry container), and 1 dash of Absinthe. Shake until cold and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

In a shaker full of ice, add 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Orange Juice, .25 oz Grenadine (or juice from maraschino cherry container), and 1 dash of Absinthe. Shake until cold and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

The Cider Mule

9/3/2020

Mix It Yourself

2oz Vanilla Vodka
1.5oz Apple Cider
0.5oz Lime Juice
Top with Ginger Beer

Combine ingredients in a copper mug or Collins glass. Top with Ginger Beer and stir gently.

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a copper mug or Collins glass. Top with Ginger Beer and stir gently.

Sweater Weather

9/3/2020

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2oz Whiskey
.5oz Orange Liqueur
1oz Strong Chilled Chai Tea
.25oz Lemon Juice

Directions:

Preparation: Start by brewing a strong cup of chai tea (2 bags to 8 oz. of water) and let cool. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake. Strain over fresh ice. 

Garnish: Lemon Twist

Preparation: Start by brewing a strong cup of chai tea (2 bags to 8 oz. of water) and let cool. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake. Strain over fresh ice. 

Garnish: Lemon Twist

The Leaf Peeper

9/3/2020

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2oz Dark Rum
.75 oz Lemon Juice
.5oz Maple Syrup
3 Small Pieces Ginger

Directions:

Preparation: Combine Rum and Ginger and muddle together in a shaker. Then add the lemon juice and maple syrup and shake all ingredients vigorously. Strain over fresh ice. 

Garnish: Lemon wedge and candied ginger

Preparation: Combine Rum and Ginger and muddle together in a shaker. Then add the lemon juice and maple syrup and shake all ingredients vigorously. Strain over fresh ice. 

Garnish: Lemon wedge and candied ginger

Spencer Albee's Sour Mix

6/10/2020

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Boiling Water
1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 cup Fresh Lime Juice

Combine boiling water and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Add fresh juices and cool completely. Decant when fully cool. Mix will keep for 1-2 weeks in the fridge. It’s flavor is best when used right away. Recipe can be scaled up or down depending on how much you want to make at a time. 

Combine boiling water and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Add fresh juices and cool completely. Decant when fully cool. Mix will keep for 1-2 weeks in the fridge. It’s flavor is best when used right away. Recipe can be scaled up or down depending on how much you want to make at a time. 
 

Curry Squash Soup with Tequila Lime Pulled Chicken

12/20/2019

Mix It Yourself

2 cups Pre-cooked, rotisserie chicken
3 Tbsp Curry, split into 1 Tbsp and 2 Tbsp
2 cups Chicken Stock
Zest of 1 lime
1 roasted squash
1 cup coconut milk – unsweetened
1/4 cup unsalted butter
½ Tbsp salt
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup tempered tequila
¼ cup chopped Cilantro

Preparation:

On a baking sheet add ½ cup of water and one squash that's been diced up. Roast at 350 for 50 minutes or until fork-tender.
In a saucepan, add 1/2 cup tequila and reduce on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Pull rotisserie chicken, removing skin and bones, and mix with lime, muchi curry, cilantro, reduced tequila, and salt.
Remove Skin from the roasted squash and add to a food processor along with butter, coconut milk, cayenne pepper and mix until pureed and smooth.  Place squash mixture back into your saucepan and add 4 cups chicken stock.   
Serve in a bowl and top with chicken, cilantro, lime and a dash of salt to taste.

• 2 cups Pre-cooked, rotisserie chicken
• 3 Tbsp Curry, split into 1 Tbsp and 2 Tbsp
• 2 cups Chicken Stock
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 roasted squash
• 1 cup coconut milk – unsweetened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• ½ Tbsp salt
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼ cup chopped Cilantro

Preparation:

On a baking sheet add ½ cup of water and one squash that's been diced up. Roast at 350 for 50 minutes or until fork-tender.
In a saucepan, add 1/2 cup tequila and reduce on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Pull rotisserie chicken, removing skin and bones, and mix with lime, muchi curry, cilantro, reduced tequila, and salt.
Remove Skin from the roasted squash and add to a food processor along with butter, coconut milk, cayenne pepper and mix until pureed and smooth.  Place squash mixture back into your saucepan and add 4 cups chicken stock.   
Serve in a bowl and top with chicken, cilantro, lime and a dash of salt to taste.

Vodka Beef Stroganoff

12/20/2019

Mix It Yourself

Vodka Beef Stroganoff

1 lb top Sirloin Steak, thinly sliced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 large shallot, chopped 
1/2 lb baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 
1/2 cup vodka
1 tsp thyme
1 cup sour cream
1 bag egg noodles
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup pasta liquid

Preparation: 

In a medium saute pan on medium heat add butter and let melt. 
Add shallots and thyme and saute until brown, about 3 minutes. 
Add vodka and saute for another 3 minutes.
Add mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. 
Add Sour Cream and stir then add sliced steak and sprinkle with salt and pepper, stir occasionally and cook for 5 minutes. It's ok if it's medium. You don't want to overcook at this step.
Drain Egg Noodles saving 1/4 cup of the pasta liquid and add to stroganoff mixture.
Put stroganoff mixture on egg noodles and serve with your favorite veggies or side salad.

Vodka Beef Stroganoff

• 1 lb top Sirloin Steak, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot, chopped 
• 1/2 lb baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 bag egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup pasta liquid

Preparation: 

1. In a medium saute pan on medium heat add butter and let melt. 
2. Add shallots and thyme and saute until brown, about 3 minutes. 
3. Add vodka and saute for another 3 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. 
5. Add Sour Cream and stir then add sliced steak and sprinkle with salt and pepper, stir occasionally and cook for 5 minutes. It's ok if it's medium. You don't want to overcook at this step.
6. Drain Egg Noodles saving 1/4 cup of the pasta liquid and add to stroganoff mixture.
7. Put stroganoff mixture on egg noodles and serve with your favorite veggies or side salad.

Tomato Bourbon Soup with Grilled Cheese Crouton

10/4/2019

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

2 28 oz Cans of Diced Tomatoes with Juice
2 Cups of Chicken Stock (or Veggie)
½ Cup Bourbon
1 Medium Onion Chopped
1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
3 Small/ Medium Garlic Cloves
Dash Crushed Red Pepper
3 Slices American Cheese
2 tbsp Greek Yogurt
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pinch of Sugar
1 Loaf Sourdough Bread
3 Slices Swiss Cheese
5 Slices of Cheddar Cheese
1 Stick of Butter

Bourbon Tomato Soup:

Take a medium stock/saucepan and put on medium-high heat. Add olive oil and crushed red pepper to a pan. Then add chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Add ¼ cup of bourbon to the pan and stir.
Add stock, garlic, and the rest of the bourbon, and tomatoes to the pan and bring it to a simmer for 10 minutes. Add the American cheese and stir.

While the soup continues to simmer, add 2 TB of Greek yogurt to a bowl and 2 TB of the soup and mix. Add the tempered yogurt to the soup.

Take a small strainer or sieve and pour the soup through it into another pan or bowl. Use a ladle to push the soup through the strainer. Scrape the pulp from the strainer and save in bowl.
Once all the soup is strained, add ½ the pulp back in or to desired consistency. Add a pinch of sugar for balance. Taste. Add more salt, pepper, crushed red pepper if needed.

After soup has been simmering for about 20-25 minutes then ladle into bowls or shot glasses and top grilled cheese crouton.

Grilled Cheese:

Butter 1 side of 4 slices of bread. Add cheeses on the bread butter side out.
Heat non-stick skillet to medium/low heat. Add olive oil.
After 2 minutes and a hot pan add the sandwich. Do not press just yet. Let bread toast and cheese slowly melt. After 4 minutes flip to the other side for another 4 minutes. Cut grilled cheese in 8ths.

Enjoy!

• 2 28 oz Cans of Diced Tomatoes with Juice
• 2 Cups of Chicken Stock (or Veggie)
• 1 Medium Onion Chopped
• 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
• 3 Small/ Medium Garlic Cloves
• Dash Crushed Red Pepper
• 3 Slices American Cheese
• 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Pinch of Sugar
• 1 Loaf Sourdough Bread
• 3 Slices Swiss Cheese
• 5 Slices of Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Stick of Butter

BOURBON TOMATO SOUP:
Take a medium stock/saucepan and put on medium-high heat. Add olive oil and crushed red pepper to a pan. Then add chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Add ¼ cup of bourbon to the pan and stir.
Add stock, garlic, and the rest of the bourbon, and tomatoes to the pan and bring it to a simmer for 10 minutes. Add the American cheese and stir.

While the soup continues to simmer, add 2 TB of Greek yogurt to a bowl and 2 TB of the soup and mix. Add the tempered yogurt to the soup.

Take a small strainer or sieve and pour the soup through it into another pan or bowl. Use a ladle to push the soup through the strainer. Scrape the pulp from the strainer and save in bowl.
Once all the soup is strained, add ½ the pulp back in or to desired consistency. Add a pinch of sugar for balance. Taste. Add more salt, pepper, crushed red pepper if needed.

After soup has been simmering for about 20-25 minutes then ladle into bowls or shot glasses and top grilled cheese crouton.

GRILLED CHEESE:
Butter 1 side of 4 slices of bread. Add cheeses on the bread butter side out.
Heat non-stick skillet to medium/low heat. Add olive oil.
After 2 minutes and a hot pan add the sandwich. Do not press just yet. Let bread toast and cheese slowly melt. After 4 minutes flip to the other side for another 4 minutes. Cut grilled cheese in 8ths.

Enjoy!

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Whiskey Poached Pears & Toasted Pecan

10/4/2019

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients:

1 qt Heavy Cream
½ cup of Sugar
1 Vanilla Bean
½ cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
1¼ tbsp Honey
2¼ tsp Unflavored Powdered Gelatin
3 tbsp Water
1⅛ cup Whiskey
2 Bosc Pears
3 cups Water
1 in nub of Ginger sliced
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 tbsp ground Cardamom
½ cup of Brown Sugar
1 cup Raw Pecans
Salt to taste

Directions For the Panna Cotta:

Put the first five ingredients into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat. Do not boil. Once the liquid is at a simmer, remove from heat and let rest for 12-15 minutes.

In the meantime, dilute your unflavored gelatin with the 3 tbsp of water in a separate bowl.
After 15 minutes, add gelatin to pan and stir.
 

Add Panna Cotta liquid into your favorite wine or martini glasses, cover and cool in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight.

Directions For the Pears:

In a medium saucepan add 1 cup whiskey, 3 cups water, ginger, cardamom, sugar and bring to a simmer.

Once the liquid is brought to a simmer, remove from heat and stir in honey. Let steep for 30 minutes
Peel the pears, cut in half and cut out core with a melon baller.

Once the liquid has set for 30 minutes add pears. Make sure they are submerged and put on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the pears are tender.

Remove from liquid and let sit. Strain the contents of the liquid and reserve the liquid to reduce.
Bring liquid to a boil then simmer for another 10 minutes. Use this liquid to drizzle on top of pears.
Remove Panna Cotta from fridge, thinly slice pear and place on top of Panna Cotta. Then sprinkle pecans on top. Enjoy!

• 1 qt Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup of Sugar
• 1 Vanilla Bean
• 1/2 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 1/4 tbsp Honey
• 2 1/4 tsp Unflavored Powdered Gelatin
• 3 tbsp Water
• 2 Bosc Pears
• 3 cups Water
• 1 in nub of Ginger sliced
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 tbsp ground Cardamom
• 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Raw Pecans
• Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PANNA COTTA:

1. Put the first five ingredients into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat. Do not boil. Once the liquid is at a simmer, remove from heat and let rest for 12-15 minutes.
2. In the meantime, dilute your unflavored gelatin with the 3 tbsp of water in a separate bowl.
3. After 15 minutes, add gelatin to pan and stir.
4. Add Panna Cotta liquid into your favorite wine or martini glasses, cover and cool in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight.

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PEARS:

1. In a medium saucepan add 1 cup whiskey, 3 cups water, ginger, cardamom, sugar and bring to a simmer.
2. Once the liquid is brought to a simmer, remove from heat and stir in honey. Let steep for 30 minutes
3. Peel the pears, cut in half and cut out core with a melon baller.
4. Once the liquid has set for 30 minutes add pears. Make sure they are submerged and put on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the pears are tender.
5. Remove from liquid and let sit. Strain the contents of the liquid and reserve the liquid to reduce.
6. Bring liquid to a boil then simmer for another 10 minutes. Use this liquid to drizzle on top of pears.
7. Remove Panna Cotta from fridge, thinly slice pear and place on top of Panna Cotta. Then sprinkle pecans on top. Enjoy

Blue Moon

3/8/2019

Mix It Yourself

Ingredients
2oz Bimini Gin
3/4 oz. Creme de Violette
3/4 oz. Lemon juice

Directions
1. Combine gin, Creme de Violette, and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice; shake until blended and chilled
2. Strain into a coupe glass
3. Ahhhhhh....

1. Combine gin, Creme de Violette, and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice; shake until blended and chilled
2. Strain into a coupe glass
3. Ahhhhhh....

Blueberry Basil Gimlet

9/12/2018

We're back with Lisa Orne Hallinan in Boothbay Harbor, and she's going to show you how to make the Blueberry Basil Gimlet!

Mix It Yourself

1 TBSP Blueberries
3 Fresh Basil Leaves
Splash Club Soda
1 Part St. Germain
2 Parts Stoli Vodka
Blueberry & Basil Garnish

Directions:

1. Muddle the blueberries, basil and club soda. 
2. Add the St. Germain and Stoli Vodka. 
3. Shake over ice. 
4. Strain into a glass and garnish.

Sloe Gin Fizz at Mason's Brewing

5/29/2018

Learn how to make the Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail with Kris Lovely at Mason's Brewing in Brewer, Maine!

Mix It Yourself

1 oz Barr Hill Gin
1½ oz Plymouth Sloe Gin
¾ oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Fresh Egg White
¾ oz Lemon Juice
3 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters
Top with Soda Water
Lemon Swath

Directions:

1. Add gin, simple syrup, egg white, lemon juice and bitters to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake ingredients with ice.
3. Strain into a rocks glass.
4. Top with soda water.
5. Add lemon swath.

The Chaval Nogal

2/20/2018

John Myers joins Patrick McDonald at Chaval in Portland to make the Nogal, a tribute to the classic cocktail the Negroni.

Mix It Yourself

2 Parts Rye Whiskey
2 Parts Sweet Vermouth
1 Part Campari
1 Part Walnut Liqueur

Directions:

1. Mix whiskey, vermouth, Campari and walnut liqueurs.
2. Stir over ice.
3. Strain into a rocks glass with ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Cold Strawberry Basil Martini

11/7/2017

The Cold Strawberry Basil Martini at The Maine House in Hallowell

Mix It Yourself

3 Basil Leaves
1 oz Strawberry Simple Syrup
Juice of 2 Slices Lemon
2½ oz Cold River Vodka
Strawberry Garnish
Candied basil leaf garnish
Lemon twist

Instructions:

1. Add mezcal, Cocchi Rosa, dry curaçao and lemon juice to a shaker.
2. Shake with ice.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon peel.
5. Enjoy!

The Maine Mojito

10/1/2017

Learn how to make the Maine Mojito with Jose at Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Resort!

Mix It Yourself

Fresh Mint Leaves
1 oz Fresh Blueberry Syrup
½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
1½ oz Bacardi Superior
Small Amount of Sour Mix Prosecco Float

Instructions:

Muddle mint leaves, blueberry syrup and lime juice
Add Bacardi and sour mix.
Shake mixture.
Pour into glass and top with Prosecco.

The Pufferfish

9/30/2017

Learn how to make the Pufferfish cocktail with Adam Sousa at Sonny's in Portland!

Mix It Yourself

3/4oz. Mezcal
1oz. Cocci Rosa
3/4oz. Dry Curaçao
3/4oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions:

1. Add mezcal, Cocchi Rosa, dry curaçao and lemon juice to a shaker.
2. Shake with ice.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon peel.
5. Enjoy!

The Presidente

9/28/2017

John Myers and John Myers make "the Presidente" with Rusticator Rum!

Mix It Yourself

1.5 oz Bartlett Rusticator Rum
0.5 oz Dry Curaco
0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
0.5 oz Homemade Grenadine

See video.

The Chapmans Cooler

9/27/2017

John Myers and John Myers make "the Chapman's Cooler" with Tree Spirits Applejack!

Mix It Yourself

2 oz Treespirits Applejack
0.5 oz Apple Cider Syrup
0.5 oz Lemon Juice
Urban Farm Fermentory Dry Cidah

See video.

The Grand Trunk

9/26/2017

John Myers and John Myers make "the Grand Trunk" with Liquid Riot Fernet Michaud and Old Port Rye Whiskey!

Mix It Yourself

2 oz Liquid Riot Bottling Co. "Old Port Rye"
1/2 oz Liquid Riot Bottling Co. "Fernet Michaud"
1/2 oz Maple Syrup
4 dashes Coastal Root "Flowers" Bitters

Stir with ice till chilled, strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass and garnish with an orange twist.

Stir with ice till chilled, strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass and garnish with an orange twist.

The Barrens To Bog

8/19/2017

John Myers and John Myers make "the Barrens to Bog" with Sweetgrass Farms Cranberry Gin!

Mix It Yourself

2 oz Sweetgrass Cranberry Gin
1 oz Dry Curacao
0.5 oz Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Cranberry Juice
1 tbsp Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry Jam

See video.

The Dirigo

7/19/2017

John Myers and John Myers make "the Dirigo" with Tree Spirits Absinthe and Bimini Gin!

Mix It Yourself

2 oz Bimini Gin
1 oz Tree Spirits Absinthe
3 Dashes Costal Root Bitters

Stir ingredients over ice.

Stir ingredients over ice.

The Hamlindigo

6/19/2017

John Myers and John Myers make "the Hamlindigo" with Chesuncook Botanical Spirit!

Mix It Yourself

1.5 oz Chesuncook
0.5 oz Cynar
0.5 oz Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Honey Vanilla Syrup
Dash of Dram Dark Bitters

See video.

The Bright & Sunny

5/19/2017

John Myers and John Myers make "the Bright and Sunny" with Cold River Vodka!

Mix It Yourself

2 oz Cold River Vodka
1 oz Lemonade
1 oz Ginger Beer

See video.