Once upon a time, a Soldier, who needed to learn maturity, met a young aspiring chef, who needed to check her attitude. The two fell head over heels for each other on the dance floor, and the rest was history. Today, they’re celebrating nineteen years of marriage with this Blackberry-Vodka Smash libation. This recipe is…
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Guarapo: Sugarcane Refresher with Lime
You need an update on the weather here, don’t you? It’s still hot as hell. Nothing follows. Well, that’s not true; this Guarapo (gwa-RAH-poh) recipe follows. This sugarcane “juice” is what a lot of my, and the Soldier’s, ancestors sipped on to endure those sweltering days back in Puerto Rico. Guarapo is still enjoyed by…
Paloma a Fuego (Spicy Grapefruit and Tequila Cocktail)
Paloma a Fuego literally translates to “Dove Afire”. Now, before you go calling PETA, no doves were harmed in the making of this libation. No doves even came close to this drink. I’m afraid of doves, actually. Paloma cocktails are a gift from our Mexican friends and are perfect for the hot weather ahead. Unless…
Lavender-Cardamom Lemonade: A Refreshing Spin on a Classic
I’m forbidden from complaining to my Soldier about how hot it is here in Central Texas. It doesn’t matter if it hits 100°F with 75% humidity. According to him, I must “Suck it up and drive on.” That’s how he speaks to me, you guys! Granted, where he’s at it’s reaching 115°F in the shade…at…
Tropical Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
I’m fairly certain that what I’m about to type will cause doctors to tilt their heads in concern, but whatevs. Adulthood drives people to drink. This past week has done just that- driven me to drink. But, at least I’m doing it poshly. This Pimm’s Cup cocktail is the perfect twist of royalty and island-style….
Warming Pumpkin-Spiced Moscow Mule
Shooooo’!!!! Y’all, we made it! We made it past election season. We made it past Thanksgiving. We survived Black Friday!! Yes, Lort! Thank ya!! My goodness, I felt like the end was near. My social media was annoying the piss out of me, my oven debacle was threatening to send me over the edge. A…
