Cointreau / Gran Marnier (DIY Sous Vide from Brandy)

Orange liquor is a primary ingredient in margaritas and other mixed drinks. 750ml of orange liquor costs $40+.  This recipe makes more than twice that amount for under $30. Refrigerate it or use it fairly quickly.  I had some suspect floaters on a batch after a few months. This recipe makes about 2.3 litres, enough… Continue reading Cointreau / Gran Marnier (DIY Sous Vide from Brandy)

Sangria-Dianne’s Favorite

This recipe uses a Spanish Roja for the base and is fairly easy to put together at your house or someone else’s. I usually make a double batch! Ingredients 1/2 apple, cored, skin on, chopped into small pieces 1/2 orange, rind on, sliced into small pieces, large seeds removed (plus more for garnish) 3-4 Tbsp… Continue reading Sangria-Dianne’s Favorite

Martini – Dirty Vodka (Double)

Revised – April, 2018 Ingredients: Ice Water 2 olives 1.5 oz olive juice .5 oz dry vermouth 3 oz vodka Instructions: Place ice in the martini glass and fill with water. This will chill the glass while you mix the rest of the drink. Place ice in the martini shaker. Add vodka and olive juice. Pour the ice and water out of… Continue reading Martini – Dirty Vodka (Double)