Tag Archives: alcohol

In Our Kitchen: A Rainbow of Drink Options

Posted on 08/03/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s summer. Your drinks should be colorful. Above is a mojito for the chef. Here’s some cider from a trip. Grab a clearance bin beer. This beer was aged in red wine barrels which gave it an interesting tart cherry … Continue reading →

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The Sazerac Revisited

Posted on 02/19/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Pechaud’s bitters were finally available again so it was time to find out what type of whiskey works best in a sazerac. After following the recipe with rye and bourbon the final decision was….. They each tasted excellent. So I … Continue reading →

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Drunken Whole Chicken

Posted on 04/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

After St. Patrick’s day there is always a little leftover beer and cider from the festivities. This is a fantastic way to use up some of it along with a whole chicken. The flavors of the roast meat and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Using Up Bad Tea Spritzer

Posted on 04/03/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So let’s say there is a large amount of some tea bags that taste terrible but cost a lot of money in your house. Here is a way to use some of them and enjoy a bit of booze in … Continue reading →

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Ahoy Skipper

Posted on 03/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Drink enough of these and you too may be marooned on a lonely island after a two-hour tour. The Skipper 3 oz rye whiskey 1 oz dry vermouth 4 oz fresh orange juice 4 drops grenadine Fill mixing glass with … Continue reading →

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