From Alex Province: While I was looking for the perfect (low alcohol) cocktail to serve over the holidays, I stumbled across this martini courtesy of Bourbon & Branch of San Francisco for Williams-Sonoma and it was love at first sight. Now, anything served in a martini glass is festive in my opinion. And, because it […]
Cocktails
Quickie Melted Ice Cream Egg Nog
Last minute guests arrive on a Sunday afternoon near the holidays…what to do? Head to the freezer and take out a container of ice cream with lots of egg yolks in the recipe (Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s vanilla are examples.) Defrost it in the microwave, stir the melted ice cream into a bowl and […]
A Spiked Eggnog that Lifts the Spirits
To make the best eggnog, you need balance…a taste of booze mingles with cream and spices, but doesn’t weigh you down. Faith asked regular contributor Alex Province and spouse Matthew Bennett to give you “the family recipe,” which is truly well balanced and delicious, just what a top-rated eggnog should be. Needless to say, the […]
Coquito: the Puerto Rican Answer to Eggnog
Tasting a well-made Coquito is like a Dancing with the Stars Competition. “Oh, we can make eggnog, my friend,” says my pal who is Puerto Rican American. And is he ever right. Since we feature the winner of the New Haven Coquito Contest on our show, let me be the first to tell you, Coquito […]
The Brown Turkey
The Brown Turkey is the original creation of Austin, Texas bartender Justin Chamberlin, who had a bite of Thanksgiving stuffing and knew what he had to do. As the book describes, this drink combines the subtle spices of aged rum with the sultry sweetness of figs, and a bright, bubbly pop of sparkling wine.
Jasmine Smiles
If you like Campari, it’s featured in this cocktail along with Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, gin and sparkling wine. The bubbles lift the mix to make it a fun drink to serve at brunch. Its creator is Ted Kilgore.
