The perfect end of summer cocktail–a refreshing Sea Breeze. Again, I have Ina Garten to thank for this one. This is perfect for serving a crowd when you don’t have time to mix each cocktail separately. INGREDIENTS FOR A PITCHER OF SEA BREEZES 16 oz. vodka 30 oz. cranberry juice 12 oz. grapefruit juice ice lime slices Pour all ingredients into a pitcher and stir. You can make it ahead […]
It was time for a Peachapalooza at my house last weekend! The peach tree that I just planted in March was filled with the sweetest, juiciest and peachiest peaches I’ve ever had. There were so many and they needed to be picked right then. I had no choice–Peachapalooza. Sometimes the best parties are the last minute ones–I’ve been doing that a lot this summer when I have a big […]
Summer deserves to be celebrated and I have the perfect cocktail for the occasion–a Raspberry Basil (Franco) Limoncello. I’ll explain how Franco fits into this recipe in a minute. And yes, it really does tastes as good as it looks and sounds. Not to mention it’s super simple to make. I made this Limoncello with our chef, Franco, last fall at Tuscookany and I’ve been saving it for a special occasion and […]