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Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Prosciutto Polenta Breakfast Casserole | Taste and Tipple

Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Pancetta Polenta Breakfast Casserole

Oscars Night Cocktail: French 76 | Taste and Tipple

Oscars Night Cocktail: French 76

Moonlit Lake Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Cerulean Seas Cocktail

Maneater Tiki Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Maneater: Tiki Cocktail

Strawberry Basil Galette | Taste and Tipple

Strawberry Basil Galette

Tears of the Sun Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Tears of the Sun: Tequila Cocktail

Escape Artist Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Escape Artist Cocktail

Beet-Cured Salmon Brunch Board | Taste and Tipple

Beet-Cured Salmon Brunch Board

How to Build a Charcuterie Board | Taste and Tipple

How to Build a Charcuterie Board

Boss Lady Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Boss Lady Cocktail

Cauliflower Pizza with Basil Pesto & Potatoes | Taste and Tipple

Cauliflower Pizza with Basil Pesto & Potatoes

Raspberry Coconut Croissant French Toast with Honey Chamomile Syrup | Taste and Tipple

Raspberry Coconut Croissant French Toast with Honey Chamomile Syrup

Roffignac | Taste and Tipple

Roffignac

Game Day Nachos | Taste and Tipple

Game Day Nachos

Salt & Pepper Shandy | Taste and Tipple

Salt & Pepper Shandy

Tipples

Oscars Night Cocktail: French 76 | Taste and Tipple

Oscars Night Cocktail: French 76

Moonlit Lake Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Cerulean Seas Cocktail

Maneater Tiki Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Maneater: Tiki Cocktail

Tears of the Sun Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Tears of the Sun: Tequila Cocktail

Escape Artist Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Escape Artist Cocktail

Boss Lady Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Boss Lady Cocktail

Roffignac | Taste and Tipple

Roffignac

Salt & Pepper Shandy | Taste and Tipple

Salt & Pepper Shandy

More Tipples →

Breakfast

Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Prosciutto Polenta Breakfast Casserole | Taste and Tipple

Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Pancetta Polenta Breakfast Casserole

Beet-Cured Salmon Brunch Board | Taste and Tipple

Beet-Cured Salmon Brunch Board

Raspberry Coconut Croissant French Toast with Honey Chamomile Syrup | Taste and Tipple

Raspberry Coconut Croissant French Toast with Honey Chamomile Syrup

Savoury Herbed Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon | Taste and Tipple

Savoury Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon

PB&J Oats | Taste & Tipple

PB&J Oatmeal

Banana Mango Smoothie Bowl | Taste and Tipple

Banana Mango Smoothie Bowl

Bacon and Egg Sweet Potato Boat | Taste and Tipple

Bacon and Egg Sweet Potato Boats

Breakfast in Bed with Gingerbread Waffles | Taste and Tipple

Breakfast in Bed with Gingerbread Waffles

More Breakfast →

Mains

Thai Shrimp Curry on Cauliflower Rice | Taste and Tipple

Thai Shrimp Curry on Cauliflower Rice

Instant Pot Piri-Piri Short Ribs | Taste and Tipple

Instant Pot Piri-Piri Short Ribs with Sweet Potato Fries & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Sweet Potato Gnocchi In Brown Butter Sage Sauce | Taste and Tipple

Sweet Potato Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Harvest Salad with Moroccan Chicken | Taste and Tipple

Harvest Salad with Moroccan Chicken

Lemony Broccoli Pasta | Taste & Tipple

Lemony Broccoli Pasta

Chickpea Bowls with Fennel Slaw | Taste and Tipple

Chickpea Bowls with Fennel Slaw

Lemon Roasted Salmon and Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto Chips | Taste and Tipple

Lemon Roasted Salmon and Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto Chips

One-Pot Greek Roast Chicken with Potatoes & Asparagus | Taste and Tipple

One-Pot Greek Roast Chicken with Potatoes & Asparagus

Vegetarian

Game Day Nachos | Taste and Tipple

Game Day Nachos

Crostini 3 Ways | Taste and Tipple

Crostini Three Ways

Sweet Potato Gnocchi In Brown Butter Sage Sauce | Taste and Tipple

Sweet Potato Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Blueberry Broccoli Salad with Ranch Dressing | Taste and Tipple

Blueberry Broccoli Salad with Ranch Dressing

Freekeh Salad with Halloumi & Tahini Za'atar Dressing | Taste and Tipple

Freekeh Salad with Halloumi & Tahini Za’atar Dressing

Lemony Broccoli Pasta | Taste & Tipple

Lemony Broccoli Pasta

PB&J Oats | Taste & Tipple

PB&J Oatmeal

Chickpea Bowls with Fennel Slaw | Taste and Tipple

Chickpea Bowls with Fennel Slaw

More Vegetarian →

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The Pisco Sour is a timeless favourite Peruvian cocktail that has developed a name for itself worldwide. Pisco is an unaged grape brandy that typically hails from Peru or Chile. It's truly a winning combination and you can add a little flare by garnishing with bitters - watch til the end to see how to nail the bitter hearts.

PISCO SOUR

- 2 oz pisco
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white or 1 oz aquafaba
- Garnish: 5 dashes Angostura bitters

- Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice and dry shake for 20-30 seconds
- Add ice, shake again.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Dot 5 dashes of bitters in a row on top of the finished cocktail. Using the sharp end of a cocktail pick, drag the pick through the bitters in a continuous motion to create heart shapes.

This video originally aired on my Virtual Happy Hour Series on Instagram Stories (http://instagram.com/tasteandtipple) on September 22, 2020. For more on this cocktail and other boozy recipes, head to my blog at: https://tasteandtipple.ca/pisco-sour/

#piscosour #pisco #piscococktails #piscococktailrecipes

PISCO SOUR COCKTAIL RECIPE

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This Strawberry Rhubarb Slushie is a perfect Canada Day cocktail with ingredients from the Great White North including rhubarb, maple syrup and Canadian rye. But, I won't blame you if you want to drink this frozen cocktail all summer long.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SLUSHIE

- 4 oz Canadian rye
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz rhubarb syrup
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Garnish: strawberry
- Garnish: lemon wedge

- Add all ingredients to the jug of your blender and blend on high for 10-15 seconds.
- Refrigerate blender jug for 30 minutes and then pulse for 5 seconds, adding 3-4 ice cubes as desired.
- Pour into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with a strawberry and lemon wedge.

Head to the corresponding blog post for this recipe to get the how-to on the rhubarb syrup I've used here: https://tasteandtipple.ca/strawberry-rhubarb-slushie/

This video originally aired on my Virtual Happy Hour Series on Instagram Stories (http://instagram.com/tasteandtipple) on June 24, 2020 and was sponsored by Ninja Kitchen Canada on that platform.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SLUSHIE COCKTAIL RECIPE

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This Carrot Cake Margarita transforms your favourite spring dessert into a crushable cocktail.

CARROT CAKE MARGARITA

- Garnish: salt and dill rim
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- ½ oz cointreau
- ½ oz ginger liqueur
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ¼ oz orange juice
- 1½ oz carrot juice
- Garnish: fresh dill

- Rim rocks glass with salt & dried dill mixture.
- Shake remaining ingredients over ice until well-chilled.
- Strain into prepared glass over one large cube.
- Garnish with fresh dill.

This video originally aired on my Virtual Happy Hour Series on Instagram Stories (http://instagram.com/tasteandtipple) on April 3, 2021.

#carrotcocktails #margarita #carrotcake #tequilacocktails #tequilacocktailrecipes

CARROT CAKE MARGARITA RECIPE

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There are two types of days in lockdown. Days when

There are two types of days in lockdown. Days when you receive packages and stage an impromptu fashion photoshoot and days when you don’t receive packages. Swipe ⬅️ for the 🍑.

Loving this new set from @livetheprocess - linked the look details with exact & similar pieces in my “Shop My Looks” tab at the link in my bio.

#ottawablogger #fashionblogger #activewear #fitness #fitnessblogger #fitspo #loungewear #ootd #lewks #livetheprocess #barre #pilates #yoga

It’s #WorldCocktailDay and naturally, I couldn’t let you go thirsty. Why not stir up a Negroni Sbagliato?

Negroni Sbagliato

- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1-2 oz Prosecco
- 1 orange twist, garnish

- Stir Campari and sweet vermouth over ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. Top with Prosecco and briefly stir.
- Express the orange twist into the glass and rub it around the inside rim before dropping it into the glass

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Really looking forward to having something hotter

Really looking forward to having something hotter than this plate of waffles in my bed. Who’s ready for #shotgirlsummer ? 💉 👙 ☀️

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! I rounded up some of my best

Happy Cinco de Mayo! I rounded up some of my best food and cocktail recipes that celebrate Mexican cuisine if you’re looking for a little last minute inspiration. Including this Tequila Monkey Gland cocktail. Click on this image at link in bio to see the round-up on the blog.

Tequila Monkey Gland

- 2 oz reposado tequila
- 2 dashes absinthe
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz orange juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- 1 strip orange peel, for garnish

- Shake all ingredients (except the orange peel), with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over Napoleon III's French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. For more on the important historical context, do some independent reading or check out my Celery Margarita IGTV episode from last year where I walk through some of the history behind the day.

#tasteandtipple #cincodemayo #tequila #craftcocktails #cocktails #tw50bc #drinkup #mixology #mixologist #mixeddrinks #drinkstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #imbibegram #homebartender #letsdrink #drinkphotography #cocktailphotgraphy #cocktailporn #feedfeedcocktails #feedfeed #boozeblogger #mypinterest @pinterest #craftedmixology #liqpic #espolon #tropicaldrinks #CBdrinks

Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Pancetta Polenta Breakfa

Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Pancetta Polenta Breakfast Casserole. Swipe ⬅️ to bake.

Make casserole great again with this easy peasy brunch dish. Bake up some pancetta cups and nestle them in a creamy bed of quick-cooking polenta with basil pesto, arugula and sun-dried tomatoes. Crack eggs in the pancetta cups and hope for the best if you’re aiming for ooey gooey yolks.

Honestly, I can’t tell you how long to bake for to achieve cooked whites and soft yolks. Best of luck.

Head to the blog for the full recipe! Link in bio.

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The #KentuckyDerby is coming up this weekend. 120,

The #KentuckyDerby is coming up this weekend. 120,000 Mint Juleps are sold at the Kentucky Derby each year. Confused about the pewter cup? You’re probably holding it wrong. The julep cup is meant to be held by the bottom or the lip, allowing the pewter to take on a frosty exterior. Head to my YouTube channel (link in bio) to learn the history of this cocktail and how to make it!

Mint Julep

- 8 mint leaves
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz bourbon

- Muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup.
- Add bourbon, fill halfway with crushed ice. Holding the cup by the lip or base, stir with a spoon until cup is frosty.
- Fill to the brim with crushed ice, stir again. Mound with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint bouquet and serve with a straw.

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Best Art Websites to Define Your Home Decor Style

Best Art Websites to Define Your Home Decor Style

I have been on the hunt for a final piece of art to complete my bathroom renovation and in the process have revisited some of my favourite art sites and discovered new ones. I’ve rounded up my favourite local and international online shops for everything from sculpture to textiles to oil paintings in today’s blog post. Head to the link in bio to give it a read!

Art is a deeply personal choice but so instrumental to articulating your unique home decor style. I hope this curated list will help you find a piece that makes you smile every time you look at it - as this original painting by @judithgeher does each time I gaze at it.

And thanks to all of you for sharing some of your favourite digital destinations for art a few weeks ago!

#homedecor #art #artwork #painting #decor #tasteandtipple #ottawablogger #apartmenttherapy #midcenturymodern #mcm #westelm #myanthropologie #interiordesign #personalstyle #condoliving #decorinspo #artwork

LOCAL BARS & RESTAURANTS: A LOVE LETTER I starte

LOCAL BARS & RESTAURANTS: A LOVE LETTER

I started hosting my “Behind the Wood” interview series with local bartenders to showcase the tremendous talent and creativity that our city boasts behind the bar a.k.a. behind the wood.

I facilitate this series through monthly IG Lives to allow you to jump in with your questions and get to know the talented folks who shake and stir the cocktails you’ve come to know and love at local restaurants.

This has been a tremendously hard 14 months for the hospitality industry. Many bartenders, servers, hosts, chefs, and everyone else who makes it possible to savour new culinary and cocktail experiences have been laid off, hired back, laid off again, throughout this rollercoaster of a year. Sadly, we’ve permanently lost some of our favourite bars and restaurants to this pandemic already.

As a community, we can help our local watering holes make it through this by ordering takeout, visiting their bottle shops, making and honoring our reservations when we’re allowed to dine-in, and following, sharing, and amplifying their channels on social media.

I hope this series will serve as an introduction or reminder of the talented, creative, enduring, and tenacious people who enrich our city and our food and drink culture with their immeasurable skill and humanity.

Please mark your calendar for Behind the Wood: Episode 3 with the inimitable Quinn Taylor @_quinnstagram_ of @themoonroom on May 16th at 8 pm.

And head to my IGTV to watch Ep.1 with Camille Hopper-Naud @coupeandmixer / @ghostquiche of @supply_ottawa and learn how to make the After Eight Espresso Martini pictured here in Ep.2 with Cody Nicoll @nicoll.and.dime / @hospitable.nicoll of @mozaikottawa .

If you’re a local bartender and would like to be featured in this interview series, please send me a DM.

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Currently craving: this Savoury Dutch Baby with Sm

Currently craving: this Savoury Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon. Impressive but surprisingly simple, all you need for this recipe is a blender and a cast iron skillet. A savoury batter topped with smoked salmon, arugula, chives, and a few dollops of sour cream, this is the stuff brunch dreams are made of. Full recipe on the blog, link in bio.

#brunch #gravlax #dutchbaby #smokedsalmon #foodbloggerpro #eatpretty #fromscratch #f52grams #beautifulcuisines #foodandflatlay #foodphotography #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast @buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste @huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers @ottawabloggers #myottawa #hautecuisines @hautescuisines #storyofmytable #foodblogfeed @foodblogfeed #imsomartha #fbcigers #likeyoumeanit @camillestyles #bombesquad @cherrybombe

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Looking for a more adult Easter treat? Try this Ca

Looking for a more adult Easter treat? Try this Carrot Caesar that I originally created for the @heartandcrown for National Caesar Day in 2019. Equally delicious to sip on while you’re making dinner or celebrating Easter brunch.

Carrot Caesar

Caraway-Dill Rim

- 1 tsp caraway seeds ground in a spice grinder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp salt

Carrot Caesar

- 1 oz vodka
- 1½ oz carrot juice
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- ½ oz mango juice
- ½ oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp horseradish
- 1 ribbon of carrot peel for garnish

- Combine on a small plate ground caraway seeds, dried dill and salt. Rim a rocks glass with lemon juice and the caraway-dill rim mixture and fill with ice.
- Shake vodka, carrot juice, dry vermouth, mango juice, and lemon juice juice over ice and strain into prepared glass.
- Garnish with a small spoonful of prepared horseradish and a carrot ribbon.

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I’m finally sharing some fitness content! This i

I’m finally sharing some fitness content! This is an upper body burner that my trainer @arestolle put me through earlier this week. Swipe ⬅️ to see all the exercises. We did an additional round but those exercises weren’t very telegenic so we have tastefully excluded them here.

Your shoulders will be on 🔥 after the first round but this is how I got delts like Dwyane Wade.

I’m wearing:
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For this functional strength-training workout, you’ll do each circuit three times consecutively with 30 seconds of rest between each round and 1 minute of rest between each circuit.

Make sure you do a full warm-up and dynamic stretching before beginning and cool-down and stretch afterwards.

Circuit One (40 sec on, 15 sec off) - 3 ROUNDS
- Bent over reverse fly with dumbbells
- Resistance band rows
- Burpees with push-up

Circuit Two (40 sec on, 15 sec off) - 3 ROUNDS
- Push-ups with hands turned towards each other at a 45-degree angle
- Resistance band chest flys
- Mountain climbers - pressing up through the shoulder blades

Circuit Three - 3 ROUNDS
- 20 kettlebell swings
- 10 V-Ups
- Handstand (to failure)

#athomeworkout #fitspo #fitness #thesweatlife #lululemon #fit #workout #exercise #weightlifting #hiit #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #fitnessgoals #upperbodyworkout #upperbody #dumbbellworkout #resistancebandsworkout #handstand #muscle #musclebuilding #rooftop #rooftopviews

The Maneater Tiki cocktail is now live on the blog

The Maneater Tiki cocktail is now live on the blog along with my reflections on a full year of #virtualhappyhour - what I’ve learned, how it’s fundamentally changed my business model, and some notes of gratitude. Swipe ⬅️ for fire 🔥.

Maneater

- 1½ oz gin
- ½ oz apricot brandy
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- ¾ oz lime
- 1½ oz mango juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz orgeat
- 3 dashes Tiki bitters
- Garnish: dried citrus
- Garnish: spent lime half ovenproof rum & cinnamon.

- Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into a Tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with dried citrus and add two straws.
- Place a spent lime half on top and carefully fill with ovenproof rum. Light it on fire. Dust with ground cinnamon

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Strawberry Basil Galette. This Strawberry Basil Ga

Strawberry Basil Galette. This Strawberry Basil Galette is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Sweet with just a touch of savoury for balance. A perfect dessert option for Easter dinner in a couple of weeks!

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Get the full recipe for this Strawberry Basil Galette at: https://tasteandtipple.ca/strawberry-basil-galette/

And even more great recipes at followfreshfromflorida.com!

SAVE this post to keep for tasty recipe inspiration when you need it!

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GIVEAWAY 🎁 - To celebrate the one year annivers

GIVEAWAY 🎁 - To celebrate the one year anniversary of #virtualhappyhour I’ve partnered up with @chefs.paradise to give one lucky winner a HUGE home bar essentials gift pack ($300 value) from Ottawa’s premier kitchenware & wine/cocktail accessories store.

To win, follow these steps:
1. ‘Like’ this post.
2. Follow @chefs.paradise and @tasteandtipple
3. Comment below with your favourite drink from Virtual Happy Hour and tagging a friend you’d like to share a drink with. Each comment with unique tag is a separate entry.
4. Share this post to your story and tag @tasteandtipple for a bonus five entries. DM a screenshot to me if your account is private.

Giveaway is open to residents of Ottawa/Gatineau region and closes on Friday, March 26th at 4:59 p.m. EST. Winner (1) will be chosen through random draw and be contacted through Instagram private message on March 26th, 2021. Winner must be at least 18 years of age.

Prize package includes:
- Spiegelau Perfect Mixing Glass
- Crafthouse by Fortessa Shaker Set (Boston shaker, muddler, jigger, Hawthorne Strainer)
- Riedel Drink Specific Glassware Set (6 different glasses)
- Barfly Classic Barspoon
- Barfly Cocktail Picks
- Tulz Mini Ice Block Tray

This #giveaway is in no way, shape or form associated with Instagram or Facebook.

Picture does not depict the exact items featured in the giveaway.

**This is my only account and the winner will be contacted via DM and announced on #virtualhappyhour in my Story on March 26th. Do NOT follow or respond to any accounts impersonating me that might message you requesting your credit card information!

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I don’t always workout on weekends, but when I d

I don’t always workout on weekends, but when I do, I try to smile through it. It’s a rise and grind Saturday my friends.

Wearing @lululemon Energy Bra & Fast and Free Tights.

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The Getaway in a Glass series continues with this

The Getaway in a Glass series continues with this tequila cocktail that I’m calling “Tears of the Sun”. I need you to trust me on this one. In theory, it sounds kind of gross. What is crème de cacao doing with tequila, cassis & lime?

Well friends, reposado tequila often has notes of vanilla, cinnamon and pepper that pair beautifully with the nuttiness of dark chocolate. Highly recommend you try a tequila & chocolate tasting if you want to explore how different variations of the spirit pair with your favourite after-dinner treat.

I’m going to make this again but infuse my reposado with coffee and cardamom to experiment with this unexpected pairing.

Tears of the Sun

- 1½ oz reposado tequila
- ½ oz crème de cassis
- ¼ oz crème de cacao
- ¼ oz hibiscus syrup
- ¾ oz lime juice
- 1 egg white or 3/4 oz aquafaba
- Garnish: dehydrated blood orange wheel

Hibiscus Syrup
- 2 hibiscus teabags
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sugar

- Add all ingredients except garnish to a cocktail shaker. Dry shake (without ice) for 15-20 seconds. Add ice, shake again.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish with dehydrated blood orange wheel. 
Hibiscus Syrup
- Steep hibiscus teabags in 1 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Pour into a small saucepan with sugar. Simmer over medium heat for a few minutes until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature and strain into an airtight container. Syrup will keep in your fridge for 2-3 weeks.

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It’s that time of year when you might normally b

It’s that time of year when you might normally be heading South for March Break.

Maybe you’ve caught yourself reminiscing about the heart-racing moments standing in the airport security line as you hear the final boarding call for your flight and the family of five in front of you is informed they can’t have more than 3 ounces of liquid in their carry-on and proceed to juggle screaming toddlers while disemboweling every piece of luggage they have. Oh the joy.

Fear not my friends. This month I’m serving up a series I call “Getaway in a Glass” to transport you to sandy beaches and clear, cerulean seas, without the air travel or sunburns.

Up first is this perfectly balanced rum and chile liqueur concoction. The Escape Artist is spirited, sweet, spicy & sour.

The Escape Artist

- 1½ oz aged Jamaican rum like Appleton Estate Signature Blend
- 1 oz chile liqueur like Ancho Reyes
- 1½ oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz hibiscus syrup
- Garnish: bouquet of mint
- Garnish: pineapple wedge optional
- Garnish: hibiscus flower in syrup optional

- Add all ingredients except garnish to a cocktail shaker. Shake over ice until well-chilled.
- Strain into a highball or Tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a bouquet of fresh mint, pineapple wedge, and hibiscus flower in syrup, as desired. Serve with a straw.

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The forthcoming arrival of spring has me daydreami

The forthcoming arrival of spring has me daydreaming about this Pisco, Plum & Sage Cocktail that I first shared a couple of years ago.

Pisco, Plum & Sage Cocktail

- ¾ oz honey syrup
- 3 sage leaves
- ½ yellow plum
- 1 ½ oz pisco
- ½ oz lemon juice
- small pinch salt
- 1 dash Mister Bitters Honeyed Apricot & Smoked Hickory bitters optional
- 1 oz dry sparkling wine
- 1 sage leaf for garnish

- Add three sage leaves to the bottom of your shaker. Top with honey syrup and lightly muddle the sage, thereby releasing its oil into the mixture.
- Next, cut the half plum into quarters and add to the shaker with sage-honey syrup. Muddle the fruit thoroughly, extracting as much juice as possible.
- Add pisco, lemon juice, salt, and bitters to shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a single sage leaf.

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Looking at the forecast for next week and thinking

Looking at the forecast for next week and thinking Spring may be finally on her way! Eight degrees!!! Break out the shorts and sundresses.

Might pick-up some fresh blooms this weekend to bring a touch of Spring inside.

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