September 21st, 2007 | by
Marleigh | published in
liqueur, tequila
So it’s really here. Fall. The mornings and evenings are downright chilly and daytime temps no longer reach over 75º. I have officially turned the heater on and today we’re expecting our first rain storm. Summer is over.
On that note, I’m clearing out the warm-weather leftovers like the Tequila por Mi Amante. Strawberries have no [...]
September 7th, 2007 | by
Marleigh | published in
tequila
Back in June, Paul over at Cocktail Chronicles posted about an experimental infusion called Tequila por Mi Amante, which is a simple combination of strawberries and tequila. Chop a pint of (organic) berries, cover with tequila, let steep for a minimum of three weeks and ta da! You are now the proud parent of a [...]
August 16th, 2007 | by
Marleigh | published in
liqueur, tequila
There have been, in the past week, two days at work that were teetering dangerously close to nightmarish. By the end of the day, I was ready to go home and curl up in the fetal position, then sleep for about three days. Seeing as Rip van Winkle-ing it isn’t an option, I opted instead [...]
July 15th, 2007 | by
Marleigh | published in
MxMo, rum, tequila
Another month has passed and Mixology Monday XVII is upon us. This month is a little different—a way for the growing community of cocktail bloggers to learn about each other and to give a little love back to the blogs we’re reading rather than a slew of drinks based on a single ingredient. Paul has [...]
May 21st, 2007 | by
nerdling | published in
tequila, vodka, whiskey
A little bubbly can cure what ails your brain.
The ethanol found in liquor boosts the antioxidant quotient of strawberries and blackberries.
Guess the old cliché of strawberries and Champagne isn’t so corny after all…