2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 21 – Mulled Wine and Cider. This is an easy-drinking, low-ABV mulled wine recipe that combines apple cider and fresh citrus juices with baking spices and red wine. Like hot chocolate, eggnog, and a punch/pitcher cocktail – I ensure there is always some version of mulled…
apple cider
Snowy Orchard Mocktail
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 18 – Snowy Orchard. Feeling a bit like Ina Garten suggesting the inclusion of Kalamansi Citrus Vinegar in this mocktail recipe but it really is the best option if you can get your hands on it. If not, apple cider vinegar will suffice, in a pinch. It’s Sober…
Apple Sage Mule
I’m returning to television this morning, making my maritime debut on CTV Morning Live Atlantic. I have plenty of friends on the East Coast and hope they’ll tune in to catch me at 8:45 a.m. Atlantic Time for a paired cocktail and canapé recipe. The concept for the segment is “Making Good Use of Your…
Kentucky Toddy
Is there anything more satisfying than a nice hot cup of apple cider on a cool autumn day? Yes. Hot apple cider WITH bourbon. #lifehack Bourbon, like butter, makes everything better. Spice makes it extra nice. Cinnamon, ginger, and a squeeze of lemon make this drink a new fall favourite. I’m a sucker for…
Hot Buttered Rum Cider
It was a rainy weekend here in Ottawa and it looks like it’s going to continue like this for a bit. This drink is the perfect warmer after a chilly night of trick-or-treating or between handing out candy. We get so many kids in our neighbourhood and I just love seeing their creativity and learning…
