There’s nothing better than looking into the fridge on a Friday night and turning a random inventory into a restaurant-quality plate. Tonight was a beautifully preserved pair of South Carolina Red Snapper filets, a quick flash-sauté of local zucchini, carrots and tomatoes and a bright, briny lemon-caper-butter sauce built in its own separate pan.
Tag: Lemon
The Waldorf Cocktail
A true turn-of-the-century classic, the Waldorf Cocktail is a refined blend of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters, elevated by an aromatic absinthe rinse. Simple, elegant and unapologetically old-school, it’s the kind of cocktail that feels just as at home in a grand hotel bar as it does in your own living room.
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Grits, Broccolini, Habanero Cream with Charred Scallion and Almond Pesto
This recipe features an easier, lighter version of Soby’s Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, using sous vide cooking for precise doneness. It incorporates charred scallion and almond pesto, substituting grits for mashed potatoes, and replacing butter and cream with olive oil and almond creamer.
The Rolls Royce Cocktail
The Rolls Royce cocktail originated in the 1930s, featuring a blend of gin, dry and sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and optional orange bitters. This for is balance yet boozy, making “I’ll make it again” list.
The Jasmine Cocktail
The Jasmine Cocktail is a unique drink created by a bartender who adapted the Pegu Club Cocktail by replacing Campari with Angostura bitters and lemon juice with lime juice. Named after a misspelled friend, the drink features gin, Grand Marnier, Campari, and lemon juice, garnished with lemon peel. Enjoyment is encouraged!
Carolina Swordfish, Charred Yellow Cauliflower, Corn and Zucchini with Lemon Scented Marcona Almonds and Corn Soubise
This is a copycat recipe from a swordfish dish from Topsoil Kitchen + Market. This dish includes SC swordfish, corn soubise, charred vegetables, and lemon-scented Marcona almonds.
The Blinker Cocktail
The Blinker Cocktail is a vintage drink with origins dating back to the 1930s, combining whiskey with lemon juice and grenadine. Prepared by shaking barrel proof rye whiskey, lemon juice, grenadine, and grapefruit bitters, it’s served chilled, garnished with grapefruit peel for a refreshing twist.
Paper Plane Cocktail (Take Two)
The Paper Plane cocktail was originally too bitter and lacked booziness. The final version includes extra bourbon, high-proof for a better taste, and reduced Amaro and Aperol to minimize bitterness. The double straining improved the texture. The ingredients are 2.5 oz high proof bourbon, 0.75 oz Amaro, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and a lemon twist for garnish.
The Bee Sting Cocktail
The Bee Sting cocktail is a variation of the classic Bee’s Knees, adding a spicy twist with fresh jalapeno. Mix gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup with muddled jalapeno, then strain and garnish with sliced jalapenos. The result is a sweet, tangy drink with a kick. Find more old school cocktails on the blog.
The Bee’s Knees Cocktail
The Bee’s Knees cocktail is a simple, delicious prohibition-era drink. With gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup, it strikes a perfect balance of botanicals, sweetness, and tartness. This classic cocktail suits those who prefer a boozy and not overly sweet drink. A honey simple syrup can be easily made for this refreshing concoction.
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