This fusion punch is a delicious winner, but the decorated ice block, using a loaf bread pan, makes this bowl of joy an eye-popping experience for guests. First, our chief cocktail guy, Anthony DeSerio, and I will tell you how to make the pretty ice block, followed by the punch recipe, featuring our new favorite […]
Cocktails
Cider House Rules Thanksgiving Cocktail
Chief bartender James Humphrey is making a fabulous cocktail, Cider House Rules, at the Time Out Sports Bar, Hilton Doubletree, Bristol. Think Jack Daniels whiskey, cinnamon infused Jack Fire, Domaine de Canton and farm fresh apple cider. He lights a match to the orange rind just before serving, to flame-scatter orange oil onto the top […]
Anthony’s Any Day Brunch Punch
When asked to create a cocktail suitable for brunch for our Food Schmooze® party celebrating breakfast, Anthony DeSerio invented a beautiful punch—that packs a punch. It’s a knock-out. Reason enough, we thought, to warm the griddle, pull out the waffle iron, and call a few friends over for brunch this weekend.
Food Schmooze Original: Pesto Bloody Mary!
Inspired by a Caprese salad, Faith and the gang set out to create a cocktail to hold on to summer.
Easy Summer Cocktail: Alex’s Fault
Inspired by the Pamplemousse Rose Liqueur Alex introduced us to during the lead up to the 2016 Food Schmooze® Martini Competition, Anthony came up with a beautiful cocktail combining two of his most beloved summer drinks: the margarita and its delicious grapefruit cousin, the Paloma. Finish the cocktail with a splash of Fevertree Elderflower Tonic […]
Boozy Chocolate Bourbon Milkshake
Just the right amount of Maker’s Mark Bourbon and possibly the world’s best chocolate ice cream from Arethusa Farm Dairy made this a shake you’ll want to serve as dessert at your next party.