To all our veterans, especially those nearest and dearest to us, we offer a toast. We are calling it the Red Badge of Courage.
In a shot glass, pour a small amount of grenadine, layer in tequila, and top with a splash of 151. Light it and watch the flame as you give your personal thank you. Blow out the flame and, if you are truly courageous, toss it back.
Salut!
The holidays are past, but we still have a sweet tooth here.
Warm a martini glass over a small flame, then roll the rim in chocolate shavings. Put a square of dark chocolate in the glass, then prepare the liquor. Shake vodka and crème de cacao with ice and strain into glass. For additional flavor, sprinkle the top with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
Please tipple responsibly.
We’re huge fans of The New Joy of Cooking by Marion Rombauer Becker, Irma S. Rombauer, and Ethan Becker. Hardly a meal goes through our kitchen that isn’t shaped in some part by the recipes and general information in its pages. A recent discovery was Joy’s description and defense of cocktail parties.
So, when a book as serious and valuable as The New Joy of Cooking raises alarms about the declining future of cocktail parties, we listen. Cocktail parties are important, they’re an American invention that should be honored. So, host or attend a cocktail party today and raise your glass in hopes that everyone may someday have the freedom to toast in peace.
Hot weather demands cool drinks. Lemonade is fine for the kids, but adults need a pitcher of something more entertaining.
Prepare in a pitcher with ice and share. Adjust quantities to taste.
Enjoy safely.
Ok, the truth is that at MaisonBisson we celebrate all holidays with a drink. Since we take cocktails quite seriously, I wanted something very pretty for the little Fourth of July soiree we were having. I have found that the secret to a perfect strawberry daiquiri is using frozen strawberries. I also use lots of crushed ice and a ripe banana — it adds a nice creaminess. I garnished with whipped cream, blueberries, and star fruit.
It’s an easy and delicious recipe.
Combine all ingredients in a large blender that can crush ice. Blend, pour, and garnish.
Warning - this is a delicious drink and goes down really easy. If you are not careful you could find yourself standing by the bonfire and singing Yankee Doodle Dandy in your birthday suit.
