The post presents a classic Manhattan cocktail recipe, highlighting its simplicity with just three ingredients: rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. It instructs readers on how to mix and serve the drink, garnishing with a maraschino cherry. Additional variations are provided.
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Red Hook Cocktail Recipe
The Red Hook is a modern cocktail inspired by a Brooklyn neighborhood, using rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari, and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur. The recipe offers a boozy flavor and is garnished with a maraschino cherry. Enjoy this refined drink.
Bourbon, Dark Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Maple Syrup Brownie Pie
The Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Brownie Pie is an indulgent dessert featuring butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and dark chocolate, enhanced with bourbon. It’s encapsulated in a ginger snap pie crust. Despite its richness, it’s highly praised, though moderation is advised, ideally served with whipped cream.
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!
Air Fried, Duck Fat Skinny Fries with Truffle Sea Salt
Here is my journey of making non-fried versions of fries, evolving from baking to using an air fryer. The recipe for skinny fries with duck fat and truffle sea salt as well as an optional spicy ketchup.
The Fancy Free Cocktail
The Fancy Free Cocktail, originating in the 1940s, is a variation of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, substituting Canadian Whiskey with bourbon. Recommended bourbons include Elijah Craig Small Batch or Old Forester Signature. The recipe features bourbon, maraschino liqueur, Angostura and orange bitters, garnished with an orange twist.
Slow-cooker Pulled Pork, Air Fried Okra, Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Grits, Chimichurri
Here is a Southern-inspired recipe featuring pulled pork, fried okra, and pimento cheese grits. It highlights the enjoyment of trying new cooking methods, such as air-frying okra.
The Pegu Club Cocktail
The Pegu Club Cocktail, originating in early 20th century Southeast Asia, is gaining popularity with slight modifications. This gin-based drink omits egg whites and incorporates two bitters, using Grand Marnier instead of traditional triple sec. The recipe includes gin, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and bitters, resulting in a savory cocktail.
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.
Boulevardier Cocktail
The Boulevardier cocktail has a fascinating origin, created at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris during prohibition. It’s a twist on the Negroni, using whiskey instead of gin. The bittersweet flavors of Campari and Vermouth make it appealing, and the recipe involves rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari, and an orange peel garnish.
