This is the third in the summer sodas series. See the first two posts here and here. This cocktail is absurdly straightforward and delicious. Just make it. You’ll only have regrets if you drink too many. Peach Vodka Lemonade (makes 4 Bottles) 1 c. vodka .5 c. fresh lemon juice .5 c. simple syrup 1 [...]
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I grew up in the Snake River Valley. That’s where Famous Idaho Potatoes are grown. See how I capitalized the letters there? It’s For Effect. The Snake River winds around that valley and its ancient flood plains are a dry, sandy place where potatoes grow. They grow well. My grandparents were potato farmers (they also [...]
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Do you want to hear a sad story? I made this drink in early summer. I was so pleased with it. I decided that when the time of year was right, I’d share it with you all. It was going to be wonderful. We would all be enjoying Harvest Apple Coolers together. And we’d all [...]
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I’m always in the mood for a drink with gin, citrus, and something fizzy. Perhaps you’ve noticed the prevalence of gin drinks on this site? There are several gin/citrus/fizz variations I enjoy. I love a Tom Collins, a Gin and Tonic (of course!), or a Gin Rickey. That’s why when I brought Kumquats home from the [...]
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I grew up knowing and appreciating good Mexican food. Since I can remember, I’ve preferred green salsa to red. Don’t know why, just have. I love salsa verde. So naturally, I made it into a drink. In my research, I came across recipes for salsa verde, other green Bloody Marys and green gazpacho. This is [...]
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You know when you’re poor and you have three things left in your kitchen? When the time comes to make dinner, you combine the three ingredients in desperation and end up making something really delicious. Oh really? Just me? I did the same thing with my leftover peach vodka and all this basil I have [...]
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At the liquor store I spend most of my time in the gin or bourbon section. But a few weeks ago, I came across a local vodka, High West Vodka 7000′ Peach. This vodka is lovely. It’s made with Utah peaches and has none of the synthetic taste of many other flavored vodkas. It’s easily [...]
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