Ginger Martini
My cohorts here at The Back Burner have been discussing the joys of gingerbread all week. I like gingerbread. But to me the most joyous aspect of gingerbread– especially during the holidays, isn’t the bread. It’s the ginger and all its possibilities. Ginger is an elegant ingredient where ever it shows its pert little face. more »
Sidecar Cocktail
This week on The Back Burner we’re supposed to be talking Thanksgiving side dishes. But Thanksgiving was yesterday, and you still have plenty of leftover side dishes in your refrigerator. The last thing you want are more sweet potato recipes or yet another idea for green beans. So no side dishes from me today. But more »
Dark and Stormy Cocktail
I love rum. Its flavor profile makes it work so well in so many different ways. Take the Classic Dark and Stormy. It’s made with dark rum and has a very bold taste. It’s typically considered a warm weather cocktail with its roots in the white sands of Bermuda. It’s a staple in the Caribbean more »
Simple Homemade Grenadine
Grenadine is one of the most common flavorings you find in mixology. But for some it’s hard to come across. I don’t mean you can’t find a bastardized brand or red syrup sold under the name of grenadine. But grenadine– at least to my way of thinking– it ain’t. Because virtually every commercial brand you more »
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