Tag Archives: drinks

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 Lemonade

Posted on 10/05/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine On Saturday mornings we hit the farmers market in town and each week I’m tempted to splurge on fennel lemonade sold at a stand that specializes in homemade juices and gives out free samples. But I always get … 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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Favorite Fall Sips

Posted on 10/19/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We know fall is supposed to have a certain bite in the air, but around here many folks don’t turn off their air conditioners until well into October. So our list of fall favorites includes hot and cold drinks, because … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Sippers

Posted on 08/24/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

A watermelon goes a long way in a house of two. (Technically we’re a house of three, but the third member of our house is a dog with no taste for fruit.) We tend to juice a lot of the … Continue reading →

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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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Spring Sipping Favorites

Posted on 03/27/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

To us spring means strawberries and light drinks, sparkling and otherwise. Here are some of our favorites: Cucumber Coolers Strawberry Mezcaritas Grapefruit Spritzers Strawberry Mojitos Pimm’s Cup

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Here’s to Your Health

Posted on 03/13/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Wondering what to drink on Saint Patrick’s Day? We’ve got some ideas. Irish Cappuccino Lucky Milkshakes Peppermint Patricks

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Champagne Cocktail

Posted on 03/05/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

  This is an easy way to use up a less than fantastic dry champagne without any juice in the house. Don’t go too sweet since you’re adding sugar! Champagne Cocktail 1 sugar cube 3-5 dashes Angostura bitters Brut champagne … Continue reading →

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Homemade Irish Cream

Posted on 02/26/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Once again homemade is so much better than anything on the market to buy. If you make this now it will be ready for a certain Irish holiday. This recipe makes roughly 2.75 liters so have a few empty glass … Continue reading →

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