Tag Archives: mixed drinks

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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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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Summer Sips

Posted on 06/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Summer is just around the corner for many of you. It arrived for us about to weeks ago, which is pretty late for these parts. What makes a good summer drink? Well it helps to have lots of fruit and … Continue reading →

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Mint Julep

Posted on 04/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Bourbon has been on super sale at one of our favorite liquor stores and our mint plants are already beginning to take off. We think this might be our drink of the summer. But no we don’t plan to buy … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Iced Teas

Posted on 04/02/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We always have unsweet iced tea in the refrigerator. In the summer months we can’t seem to keep enough brewed. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you may also know that we generally have bourbon on hand. Often … Continue reading →

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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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Valentine’s Drinkies

Posted on 02/12/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These drinks are perfect for this Saturday’s celebration of romance and all things pink and red. Raspberry Cocktails Chocolate Raspberry Creamsicle The French Martini Raspberry Cheesecake Martini Pomosas

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