Monday, September 14, 2020
Happy Hour at Home - Grasshopper
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Happy Hour at Home - Paloma
Paloma Cocktail (makes one drink)
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Happy Hour at Home - Clover Club Cocktail
Raspberry Syrup
Clover Club Cocktail (makes one drink)
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Happy Hour at Home - Watermelon Mojito
Frozen Watermelon Mojito Recipe (makes 2 drinks)
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Happy Hour at Home - Montparnasse Cocktail
Montparnasse Cocktail Recipe
Happy Hour at Home - Pimm's Cup
Pimm's Cup Recipe
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Happy Hour at Home - Sidecar
I haven't been doing much cooking lately, so I haven't had food posts to share, but I have been making cocktails a lot more frequently so I thought I could share those.
The Sidecar is one of my very favourites. For the longest time I didn't have cognac at home, but I splurged on a bottle to make these, as well as another favourite - Champagne cocktails.
A Sidecar is simply cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice. I use Triple Sec as my orange liqueur, but you can use Cointreau or Dry Curacao if you prefer.
Some folks add simple syrup and some like a sugared or half-sugared rim on their Sidecar, but I don't think it's necessary.
As for Cognac, it can be pricey but it is nice to have in a well-stocked bar. Cognac is a type of brandy made from distilled white wine. It is labled VS, VSOP or XO based on hoe long it is aged (2, 4 or 10 years). VS Cognac (the least expensive) is fine for mixed drinks, in my opinion. You can also use Armagnac which can be less expensive.
You'll find recipes with different ratios of cognac to orange liqueur and lemon juice. This is the mix I prefer.