Beverages & Flights

In order to enjoy the true flavor of wine they should be stored and served at the proper temperature. For example red wine should not be served at room temperature and white wine should not be served icy cold. Also there are a couple of tricks to keeping opened wine and beer fresh! For more information see How to Serve and Store Wine and Beer.

Raspberry Sangria

Sangria is a classic Spanish beverage that can be made many different ways. This one features berries, raspberries in particular. Even though a brut style… [more]

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Ugli Fruit Margarita

Ugli (pronounced ooh-gli) fruit is not really ugly, but isn’t as beautiful as most. It is a fruit that comes from Jamaica and it lends… [more]

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Melon Martini

Fresh and beautifully green for spring or anytime of year! I have put ingredient amounts in cups and tablespoons as well as ounces, because that… [more]

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Michelle’s Bandera Shooter

After making the Sangrita, one of my friends who had worked in Mexico for years asked if I had ever had a Bandera. I said,… [more]

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Creamy Limoncello Spritzer

This is a creamy version of a classic spritzer! This spritzer has a twist in that ice cream is added for a touch of creaminess,… [more]

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La Joya Margarita

Because of the color of the margarita and the liquor used, I feel this is a deserving name. “La Joya” in Spanish means “the jewel”…. [more]

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Tres Citrus Rita

Once you make a margarita from scratch, you may never go back to a mix. Once you get on a kick of making a particular… [more]

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