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Cocktail of the Week: Southern Cider aka The Barn Burner!

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Barn Burner
I always serve hot, spiced apple cider at Thanksgiving — adding a little southern spirit will spice up your holiday. I hope everyone out there has a wonderful Thanksgiving and is thankful for all the big and small things we have to celebrate in life.Hot, Spiced Apple Cider*
1 ½ oz Southern Comfort (per 6oz serving of Cider)…
Cinnamon Sticks
Lemon WedgesAdd hot Spiced Apple Cider to a mug or Irish coffee glass, for a small glass add 1oz Southern Comfort, for a larger glass (6oz or more) add 1 ½ oz Southern Comfort. Squeeze the juice of one lemon wedge into your drink and add the wedge to the cup. Stir with a Cinnamon stick and leave the stick in as garnish and for additional flavor.

Use any Spiced Cider recipe you like or try this: Pour ½ gallon of cider (or more) in a large pot, add 1 Tablespoon Cloves, 4 – 6 cinnamon sticks, 1 Tablespoon minced, fresh ginger, ½ teaspoon of grated nutmeg, 1 teaspoon allspice. Feel free to play with the spice mixture and season to your taste. Bring cider to a simmer and lightly simmer for 10 more minutes before serving.

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Cocktail of the Week: Pumpkin Martini

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PumpkinMartiniSeems like there is always some pumpkin puree left over when making pies. Here’s a great recipe that will use up that leftover puree, in fact you may need to make some extra!

4oz Vodka
2oz Heavy Cream (you can substitute light cream or half and half)…
2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Puree
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
(Makes 2)

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add Vodka, Cream, Pumpkin Puree, Maple Syrup and Vanilla Extract. Cover and shake well. Strain as you pour into two chilled martini glasses. Sprinkle the tops with Ground Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg. Also tasty served on the rocks.

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Cocktail of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Martini

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Spiced Cranberry MartiniCocktail of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Martini
Get into the holiday spirit with this simple but spicy cranberry cocktail!

5oz Cranberry Juice
3oz Absolut Citron – or your favorite lemon flavored Vodka…
1/2oz Ginger Syrup*
A Splash of Cointreau or another orange flavored liquor
Fresh Cranberries and Lemon Twists for garnish
Makes 2

Fill a shaker with ice, add Vodka, Ginger Syrup a splash of Cointreau and Cranberry Juice. Shake well and strain as you pour into two chilled martini glass. Garnish with Fresh Cranberries and a Lemon Twist. Sip and enjoy!

*To make Ginger Syrup, put ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water and 1/3 cup peeled and sliced fresh ginger into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then simmer on low for 30 minutes. Strain syrup and discard Ginger (or save for another use). Let Syrup cool before mixing into cocktails. Store Ginger Syrup in a tightly closed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Party Tip: Welcome Bags

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Philly Welcome Bag

Party Tip: Welcome Bags

Welcome bags are not just for weddings and trade shows — make your guests feel at home for any important event. Whatever the occasion, be sure to provide an itinerary for your event including useful information on transportation and area tourist attractions. Local treats and souvenirs are always interesting and appreciated. Items specific to your celebration are especially delightful; heel protectors for grassy outdoor weddings, umbrellas for spring showers, foot pads and food cream are great ways to let business associates know you care at your next big trade show. Li Halpern Events can help you to create a special package for the people you care about.

Cocktail of the Week: Pamplemousse

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PamplemousseCocktail of the Week: Pamplemousse
After a long and exciting week, it is time for a relaxing and refreshing cocktail. Flavored with Gin, Elderflower and Grapefruit, the Pamplemousse is great for brunch or anytime!

1 ½ oz Dry Gin
3/4 oz St. Germain…
1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice
Basil Leaf for garnish

Fill a shaker with ice, Gin, St. Germain, Lemon Juice and Grapefruit Juice. Shake well and strain as you pour into a chilled glass. Top with a Basil Leaf. Sip and enjoy!

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Cocktail of the Week: Licensed to Dill

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Licensed to DillCocktail of the Week: Licensed to Dill
This week’s recipe is from Daniel Carr, bar manager at The Fat Ham. Featuring Dill Infused Gin with just a touch of sweetness, this cocktail is a refreshing southern sip.1 1/2oz Dill Infused Gin*
1oz Cucumber Water…
3/4oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4oz Yellow Chartreuse
1/4oz Agave Syrup
Club Soda
Lemon Slices and Fresh Dill for garnishAdd Gin, Cucumber Water, Lemon Juice, Chartreuse and Agave Syrup to an ice filled shaker. Shake then strain as you pour over ice in a tall glass. Top with Club Soda. Garnish with a Lemon Slice and Dill.*Daniel uses 1 quart of loose packed dill per 1.75L of gin and flavors it in a vacuum packed bag for two days. In a jar he recommends pickling the gin with the dill for 5 – 7 days. If you can’t wait that long, I suggest you head over to The Fat Ham and have Daniel mix up one of his special cocktails. https://www.sbragadining.com/fatham/

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Cocktail of the Week: Maple Apple Jack

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Maple Apple JackCocktail of the Week: Maple Apple Jack
Cozy up to the fireplace with this refreshing taste of fall. Or, substitute hot, spiced cider to turn up the heat!1½oz Jack Daniels
4oz Apple Cider…
2tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1tsp Maple Syrup
Dash of Ground Cinnamon
Cinnamon Sticks and Apple Slices for GarnishFill a shaker with ice and top with Jack Daniels, Apple Cider, Lemon Juice and Maple Syrup. Add a dash of Cinnamon. Shake then strain as you pour over ice. Garnish with Cinnamon Stick and Sliced Apple. If you want to use hot apple cider, put all ingredients in a cup and stir. Yum!

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Cocktail of the Week: a Malbec cocktail the New York Sour

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NY Sour Malbec CocktailCocktail of the Week: a Malbec cocktail the New York Sour
The Philadelphia area has been turned upside down by the imminent and eminent visit of Pope Francis. While I jump on the bandwagon or should I say Popemobile, this week’s cocktail features another great product of Argentina – Malbec – heavenly to drink by the glass and a divine way to add a little spirit to your cocktails.

2oz Bourbon
1oz Lemon Juice
1oz Simple Syrup*
½oz Malbec

Fill a shaker with ice and top with Bourbon, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup. Shake then strain as you pour over ice in a rocks glass. Carefully pour the Malbec over the back of a spoon so that the wine stays at the top of the glass. Amen!

* Simple Syrup is really simple. Just put 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer for a few minutes to dissolve all the sugar. Store in a tightly closed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
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Cocktails of the Week: Americano and Negroni

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Campari CocktailsCocktails of the Week: Americano and Negroni
As the story goes, sometime in the 1920s reputed playboy, Count Camillo Negroni sauntered into Bar Casoni in Florence, wanting a strong drink, the Count ordered an Americano with gin instead of soda and created the Negroni cocktail. Whether you prefer the bittersweet Americano or the kick of a Negroni these Campari cocktails will spice up your party!

Americano:
1 ½ oz Campari
1 ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
Club Soda
Orange Slice for garnish
Fill a Collins glass with ice pour Campari and Sweet Vermouth over ice. Top with Club Soda. Garnish with an Orange Slice.

Negroni:
1 ½ oz Campari
1 ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
1 ½ oz Gin
Orange Twist for Garnish
Fill a rocks glass with ice pour Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Gin over ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

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