With summer in full swing, we finally have access to fantastic seasonal produce like cherries. I love mixing up cocktails with this particular stone fruit because of its fantastic sweet-tart flavour and the brilliant shade of ruby red it imparts. Since cherries are grown in Ontario and celebrate the abundance of our region, I wanted…
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Cherry Bourbon Sour
In my last post, I talked a bit about my ever-ambitious summer to-do list. One of the items that makes a perennial appearance on that list is making my own brandied cherries for cocktails. Have I ever actually managed to do it? No. Is it hard? No. Is it time-consuming? Only as long as it…
Cherry & Peach Clafoutis
In 2013, I packed up my life and went on a new adventure. I moved to Villefranche-sur-Mer in the South of France where I embarked on a month-long intensive French language program. Perched hillside, overlooking one of the deepest natural bays of the Mediterranean, the Institut de Français is possibly one of the most…
Ruby Tuesday
It seemed appropriate to make this post on a Tuesday. Inspired by the Rolling Stones song, this cocktail brings out the best in seasonal cherries with rye, herbaceous Amaro Montenegro and a kick of acid from freshly squeezed lemon juice. Cherry season is upon us and I’m trying to make good use of them….
