Super Greens (Panda Express Copycat)

We finally got a few Panda Express nearby. We enjoy their food, particularly the “Super Greens” dish. Here is our version / copycat recipe.

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.

Summer Peach Manhattan

The Summer Peach Manhattan is a cocktail inspired by South Carolina Peach Ice Cream. The recipe uses the macerating liquid from the ice cream to make peach simple syrup. The cocktail also includes whiskey, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters. Simply mix the ingredients, strain, garnish with peach, and savor the delightful cocktail.

Local South Carolina Peach Ice Cream

Recipe for peach ice cream using fresh local peaches, half and half, sugar, Grand Marnier and other ingredients. The process involves macerating peaches and using an ice cream maker.