admin | December 26, 2008
Long Island Ice Tea – created in the 1970’s on Long Island, New York doesn’t actually contain tea, but is supposed to taste similar. It’s a hugely popular drink, served almost everywhere. I’m sharing this recipe as Sander is going to be making these at his New Years Party this year, and needed to know [...]
admin | December 26, 2008
Many cocktails call for a sweet and sour mix, or as it may be known’ sour’ or ’sour mix’. I’ve put a few variations of the mix recipe here — two are “no heat” versions, and one needs a 5 minute boil. All the recipes are simple to do.
Sweet and Sour Mix
Variation 1
3 cups granulated [...]
admin | December 23, 2008
Christmas Wassail
5 apples
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup port
4 12-ounce bottles of ale or dark beer, plus 1/4 cup
4 cinnamon sticks
4 cloves
1 Lemon, zest only
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground all spice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Slice apples in half, and core. Place the apples in a baking dish, and cover with one cup [...]
