Category Archives: Spirits

Corpse Reviver Contemporary

Posted on 01/22/2023 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a better option than the classic. Use a good dry gin and vermouth for this. In a martini glass pour a splash of absinthe, coat glass and drink what remains. Express lemon juice as zesting the peel into … Continue reading →

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Juice and Stormy

Posted on 02/18/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It has been awhile since there was a new cocktail. Juice and Stormy 1 1/2 oz black strap rum 1/2 oz fresh orange juice 1/2 oz fresh lime juice Ginger beer In a juice glass filled with ice add rum … Continue reading →

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Slivovitz

Posted on 11/20/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is originally from here. The trick to this is using ripe, firm, perfect plums. Inspect everyone for bruises and bad spots before using. This recipe will roughly fill one large 1/2 gallon mason jar double or triple. Slivovitz … Continue reading →

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Contessa

Posted on 12/05/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fun twist on a negroni. Contessa 1 oz dry vermouth 1/2 oz gin 1 1/2 oz aperol Shake everything over ice and pour. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Apple Mules

Posted on 11/22/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here’s a great seasonal cocktail in case you need a little extra fortification for Thanksgiving dinner. We haven’t tried this in big batches, but if you’re expecting a crowd go ahead and upsize. Or just sneak off to the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Fennel Lemon Gimlet

Posted on 10/11/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We had some leftover fennel simple syrup after making fennel lemonade so naturally we thought we’d mix it with gin. The herbal notes of Hendrick’s really pair well with the fennel notes of the syrup. That’s our fancy way of … Continue reading →

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The Irish Flag

Posted on 03/29/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So we missed St. Patricks Day this year and as punishment forced ourselves to drink one of these. Then we forced ourselves to do three more. We’re still having fun trying out our new camera phone. To read a more … Continue reading →

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Blood Orange Tonics

Posted on 03/05/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine It’s been way too long since we shared a new cocktail recipe. We picked up some blood oranges the other week and were faced with a dilemma. Use them on shrimp or just grill the shrimp with some … Continue reading →

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Apple Sangria

Posted on 11/16/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This drink is perfect for a crowd, but also light enough that if you just happen to finish the whole pitcher with the help of your lovely spouse you won’t be hurting the next day. You can make it the … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Punch

Posted on 11/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is drink is pretty, simple and serves a crowd. What more could you ask for the holidays? Cranberry Orange Punch 4 cups cranberry juice 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, pulp strained 12 oz ginger beer or ginger ale … Continue reading →

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