vodka

How to Make Cranberry Liqueur and the Perfect Champagne Cocktail for the Holidays

This is one of my favorite things to make over the holidays yet because I put it on my blog a couple of years ago, it has for the most part languished in the nether world of being there but no one knowing it. As I work to finish the batch for this year along [...]

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Caberet Cocktail from Colt and Gray with St. Germain Liqueur and Blackberries

Much like the Wizard of Oz and Dorothy is the relationship I’ve had with Sarah Gore (@Sarah_Gore). We’ve been tweeting forever but despite good intentions I had yet to make any of the events that she diligently schedules for Denver natives. We’ve even talked on the phone yet I know she wondered if I was [...]

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Smoretini – A Childhood Favorite Revisited as an Adult Beverage!

Welcome to the 2nd week of Happy Hour Friday. Guess it’s official now that I’ve managed two full weeks in a row!! My trip to Boulder Distillery and the Vootbeer were so well received last week that I’m encouraged that people are enjoying Happy Hour Friday on Creative Culinary. If you have a cocktail or [...]

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Happy Hour Friday, Vootbeer and a Visit to 303 Distillery

I was recently invited by Rob Masters, Distiller at Boulder Distillery and owner of Rob’s Mountain Gin to attend a monthly event that is held for folks in the hospitality and liquor industry in the Denver to Boulder corridor. It’s a very relaxed time to learn more about Boulder Distillery; try some of their products [...]

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Lemon Drop Martini

I used to meet a friend of mine for drinks EVERY Friday night at my favorite local restaurant (now I can call is my hangout I guess). He always had a vodka martini and I varied each week. Sometimes wine, sometimes a Cosmopolitan but recently I’ve loved their Lemon Drop Martini. Never happy to HAVE [...]

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Cosmopolitan

1 oz. Cointreau® 2 oz. Vodka Cranberry & lime juice Shake with ice and strain into a Martini Glass

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Double Platinum Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients: 2 strawberries (or 1 large strawberry) 0.75 oz lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup 0.5 oz citrus vodka Champagne or Sparkling wine Half a strawberry, for garnish Preparation: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries with the simple syrup and lemon juice. Add the citrus vodka and top with ice. Shake vigorously and strain [...]

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