Tag Archives: beverages

The Smokey Peach

Posted on 05/02/2013 by

By Katherine Our regular readers often comment on the size of our liquor cabinet. It’s really not that big and it’s poorly lit, so we never humor them with a photo. Also, we have the main liquor cabinet, the dining … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit Spritzer

Posted on 04/18/2013 by

If you haven’t noticed by now, we love grapefruit juice. If you’re not a fan, come back tomorrow. OK, really any other citrus juice will do in this simple cocktail. Grapefruit Spritzer 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce triple sec 1/2 … Continue reading →

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The Louisville Lady

Posted on 04/11/2013 by

We hadn’t heard of this cocktail until we sauntered over to Your Home with Karie Engels on a recent Friday and well there it was. Friday is a great time to visit Karie’s blog since she features wonderful cocktails from … Continue reading →

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A Drink for the Don

Posted on 03/28/2013 by

On a recent inspection I realized that there are far too few cocktails on this site that have bourbon in them. Time to start fixing that problem. Oh and if you have too many of these then the movie below … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mezcal

Posted on 03/21/2013 by

It seems like there may be a trend to eliminate some items from the liquor cabinet. Of course if you come up with too many good drinks then it just means another bottle may need to be bought. I used … Continue reading →

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Linking up Over Screwdrivers with a Twist

Posted on 03/07/2013 by

Citrus season has us seeing orange. Here are two simple twists on the classic screwdriver. When oranges are in season these drinks are even better. Pink Screwdrivers 1 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice 1 … Continue reading →

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Mimosa Mocktails and A Real Cocktail Party

Posted on 02/28/2013 by

A mocktail might seem dangerously untrue to our roots so let us assure you no one on the Rufus team is expecting, particularly not Rufus. But let’s say you have to host a baby shower (if there’s anyway to get … Continue reading →

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Mezcarita

Posted on 01/31/2013 by

The smokey mezcal really pops in this twist on a standard margarita. Make sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice only. Mezcarita 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz mezcal 1/2 oz triple sec Mix everything together and pour … Continue reading →

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The Red Kiss

Posted on 01/24/2013 by

We saw this drink in one of our battered well-used cocktail books. It normally calls for dry vermouth but since we had an abundance of Lillet a change up was in order. The Red Kiss 1 ounce Lillet 1/2 ounce … Continue reading →

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Orange Hazelnut Martini

Posted on 01/10/2013 by

Snow is optional. Orange Hazelnut Martini 1 part vodka 2 parts fresh squeezed orange juice 1/2 part triple sec 1/2 part hazelnut liqueur Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass. If feeling really ambitious … Continue reading →

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