INGREDIENTS Chicken breasts (6, sliced in half) Flour (4 tablespoons) Olive oil (1 tablespoon) Butter (1 tablespoon) Onions (1/4 cup, minced) Garlic cloves (3-4, minced) Heavy cream (1 cup) Chicken broth (1/2 cup) Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup, chopped) Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated) Red Pepper Flakes Basil leaves Salt Pepper Optional: Italian seasoning (or oregano) (1 teaspoon) Equipment Skillet DIRECTIONS … Continue reading Marry Me Chicken
Notes This drink is not for most people. It’s very strong and if you use Suze, it’s bitter. For the people who like it, it is one of their favorite drinks. Suze has an herbal and bitter profile. Italicus has a citrusy and floral flavor. INGREDIENTS Gin (1.5 oz) Lillet Blanc (1 oz) Italicus or … Continue reading White Negroni
Notes The gradient of milk influences the drink. For a dessert drink, half-and-half or heavy cream is usually the move. If I want a more alcohol taste and lighter drink, I use 2% or whole milk. INGREDIENTS Vodka (1.5 oz) Kahlúa (0.75 oz) Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half (3/4 oz) Ice (I prefer one large ice … Continue reading White Russian
INGREDIENTS Vodka (1.5 oz) Triple Sec (0.5 oz) Fresh Lime Juice (0.5 oz) Cranberry Juice (0.5 oz) Ice Lime twist or wedge (garnish) Equipment Cocktail Shaker DIRECTIONS Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Pour the vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice into the shaker. Shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled. Strain the … Continue reading Cosmopolitan
INGREDIENTS Vodka (2 oz) Fresh Lime Juice (0.5 oz) Ginger Beer (4-6 oz) Ice Lime wedge for garnish Optional: Mint sprig Equipment Copper mugs DIRECTIONS Fill a copper mug with ice cubes. Pour the vodka and fresh lime juice over the ice. Top up the glass with ginger beer. Gently stir the ingredients together. Garnish … Continue reading Moscow Mule
INGREDIENTS Bourbon or Rye Whiskey (2 oz.) Sugar cube or Simple Syrup Angostura Bitters (2-3 ashes) Orange peel Ice Equipment Cocktail Shaker Rocks glass DIRECTIONS Place the sugar cube (or simple syrup) in an old-fashioned glass (also known as a rocks glass). Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube. Muddle the sugar … Continue reading Old Fashioned
INGREDIENTS Tequila (2 oz) Triple Sec or Cointreau (1 oz) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (1 oz) Simple Syrup (adjust to taste) Ice Optional: Salt for rimming the glass Optional: Lime wedge for garnish Equipment Cocktail Shaker Margarita glasses DIRECTIONS If you want a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the margarita … Continue reading Margarita
Notes The quality of the espresso significantly influences the flavor of the cocktail, so use freshly brewed espresso if possible. You can also adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup. Before you start, put water & ice into your glasses to chill them while you make the drink. INGREDIENTS Vodka (2 oz) … Continue reading Espresso Martini
Notes Before you start, put water & ice into your glasses to chill them while you make the drink. INGREDIENTS Vodka or Gin (2.5 oz) Olive Brine (0.5 oz. from a jar of olives) Ice Optional: Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives Equipment Cocktail Shaker Martini Glasses DIRECTIONS Fill a mixing glass or shaker with ice cubes. … Continue reading Dirty Martini
INGREDIENTS Fresh Sourdough Bread (2 slices) Peach (1, sliced) Prosciutto Cheese (I used Gouda & American – brie is also good) Cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon) Butter Sugar (2 tablespoons) Equipment Non-stick skillet DIRECTIONS Caramelize the peaches: In a skillet on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, the sliced peaches, cinnamon, and sugar. Allow to caramelize … Continue reading Caramelized Peach Prosciutto Melt
