Tag Archives: vodka

The Greyhound

Posted on 02/20/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Sometimes simple is the way to go. We used fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, but white will work and make the drink’s color better match the name. The strawberry was a nice garnish, but any sliced fruit will work really. … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Spice is Nice

Posted on 06/13/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is really refreshing and, depending on the strength of the pepper vodka, eye popping as well. Spicy Orange Twister 1 1/2 ounce pepper vodka 2 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup Fill a glass with ice, … Continue reading →

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Limoncello Twister

Posted on 04/04/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Try this if you have grown tired of screwdrivers for breakfast. Use fresh grapefruit juice if possible. Limoncello Twister 1 oz limoncello 1 oz grapefruit juice 1/4 oz vodka 1/6 oz lemon juice 1/6 oz grenadine Fill a glass with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Breakfast for Dinner

Posted on 10/28/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

There’s just something about eating eggs for dinner. So our latest Sunday Supper is all about breakfast. Puffy Omelette Venison or Pastrami Hash Cheddar Drop Biscuits And we say Bloody Marys aren’t just for brunch: Neither are mimosas!

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Flower Power Part 1

Posted on 08/02/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is awesome. It has enough fruit flavor and sweetness for the girls, while being complex and strong for the guys. Or vice versa. Store bought vanilla vodka will probably be too sweet so follow this recipe for that part. … Continue reading →

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A Spy’s Drink

Posted on 06/28/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This drink was made famous by a certain spy who likes to repeat his last name twice on introduction. I am of course referring to William Shatner. Captain Kirk was just a cover to trick the Swiss. A dry gin … Continue reading →

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Pepper Vodka

Posted on 03/01/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So this is my second attempt at flavoring a vodka and I must admit it tastes really good and spicy. This is perfect for a Bloody Mary. Marx Food was nice enough to supply the dried peppers. This can easily … Continue reading →

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An abundance of caramel

Posted on 11/24/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We recently made a chocolate caramel tart that was so sinful you should just head over to Fifteen Spatulas to find the recipe. Wait don’t go yet, please. Something funny happened when we made the caramel layer. We had too … Continue reading →

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Liquid chocolate

Posted on 10/13/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Because baking is just so time consuming…. Mint-chocolate martini 2 parts vodka 1 part creme de cacao mint-chocolate sauce for garnish Combine liquors in an ice filled shaker. Give it a shake. Pour in martini glass drizzled with chocolate sauce. … Continue reading →

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Fuzzy screwdrivers

Posted on 08/11/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Screwdriver too boring? Fuzzy naval too fruity? Why not combine the two? Fuzzy Screwdriver Fresh orange juice 1/2 ounce vodka 1 ounce peach schnapps 1 tbsp pureed peach (optional) In an eight-ounce tumbler combine liquors and puree, stir to incorporate. … Continue reading →

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