Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Reindeer Games. Have you been hoarding the Christmas cookies? Take a break from sugar with this cocktail that has no added sweetener. Simply freshly squeezed blood orange juice, mezcal, tonic, a pinch of flaky salt and a bunch of tarragon. I was recently having a…
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Blood Orange Tea
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 2 – Blood Orange Tea. This seasonal concoction is a play on the classic Blueberry Tea Cocktail that is made with Grand Marnier, Amaretto, and black tea, usually orange pekoe. If you’ve been reading the blog for some time, you’ll know I love blood oranges. I simply…
Blood Orange Rosewater Mocktail
Guys, it’s Day 16 of Whole30, I’m past the halfway point but I was missing my cocktail shaker more than my mom missed me when I moved away to university. (JUST KIDDING MOM! It’s not possible to miss anything that much) I decided to take matters, and by matters, I mean my cocktail shaker, into…
Colombian Coral
Finally, some warm weather. I have been dressing for the temperature it should be instead of the temperature it is. I call this aspirational attire. It’s 12 degrees on May 28? Don’t care, I’m wearing espadrilles and bypassing nylons. Similarly, I’ve been creating cocktails for the weather I want, not the weather we’ve had. This…
Blood Orange Mezcal Sour
As you may have noticed, I’m a bit infatuated with blood oranges lately. From the Vanilla Pavlovas with Blood Orange Curd earlier this week to the Blood Orange Mojito as part of the Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar, and now this, Blood Orange Mezcal Sour. I’m completely enamoured with the jewel tone of this…
Vanilla Pavlova with Blood Orange Curd
Damn she fine. Is there anything more beautiful that a dreamy cloud of pavlova? Oh, maybe just a dreamy cloud of pavlova topped with a dollop of blood orange curd and topped with jewel-like slices of blood orange. I know I’ve said this before, but this time I mean it, this is one of the…
Blood Orange Mojito
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Blood Orange Mojito. You may be wondering, “Woah, when did it get so tropical in here?” And the answer to that would be, when I landed in Florida yesterday morning and then shot this drink. It’s FINALLY blood orange season, rejoice. This citrus fruit is…
Tickled Pink Cocktail
While I tend to prefer spirit-driven cocktails, I know not everyone wants the swift kick of alcohol to greet them at first sip. With that in mind, today I’m sharing a cocktail that is decidedly easy-drinking. If you haven’t heard of it, Pisco is a South American liquor, produced in Chile and Argentina, made…
Blood Orange Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cream Frosting
it’s citrus season! Is there anything prettier than the jewel tones of a perfectly ripe blood orange? I think not. This recipe is a celebration of the flavour and aesthetic appeal of this beautiful fruit. Freshly squeezed blood orange juice and a healthy dose of zest give this cupcake a delightful zippy, fruit-forward profile….
