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Singapore Sling Cocktail

December 28, 2021 by pamflo

A classic tiki cocktail is not only colorful, fruity and lavishly garnished, but often has a folklore surrounding the recipe. For any experimenters looking to create a vacation in a glass, the Singapore Sling is an easy cocktail to impress your guests at a holiday party. The original drink was developed in the early 20th century at the Long Bar in Singapore’s Raffles Hotel and has since become the island’s national drink. Singapore Sling has a pink color from the […]

Categories: Alcohol, Boozy, Cocktail, Holiday Ideas • Tags: Shake

Pomegranate Cosmopolitans

December 29, 2015 by pamflo

The New Year is within reach and I thought it might be fun to finish out 2015 with a celebratory cocktail recipe. Thanks so much for following Zest For Cooking. I appreciate the comments and feedback. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2016! 2 cups of good vodka 1 cup Cointreau liqueur 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (juice of 4 limes) Garnish: Thinly sliced limes and/or pomegranate seeds. Combine the vodka, […]

Categories: Cocktail, Drinks, Fruit • Tags: Drink, Shake

Blueberry Shrub

September 10, 2015 by pamflo

A shrub, isn’t that a tree? Indeed it is, but it’s also a “drinking” vinegar. A shrub dates back to Colonial America, when it was a very popular drink and a way to preserve fruit prior to the invention of refrigeration. A shrub is a syrup that combines fruit, sugar and vinegar, and can be added to sparkling water to make a homemade soda, or added to alcohol to make an easy cocktail. Berries, peaches, pineapple and plums work well. The sweetness can […]

Categories: Beverages, Dairy Free, Gluten Free • Tags: Dairy Free, Ferment, Gluten Free, Shake, Strain

Salad in a Jar

April 23, 2015 by pamflo

Jarred salads are hardly a new idea, but certainly a smart one! Only your imagination will limit you. I like the combination of greens, seeds, fruit and grains. Consider a mixture of greens/herbs, grains, nuts, salsa, a variety of veggies and/or fruit, and a protein or two. Salad preparation is easy and can be made ahead. This makes a great “on the go” meal, just shake vigorously and dig in. The dressing works best as the bottom layer, the next […]

Categories: Appetizer, Beans/Legumes, Nuts/Seeds, Rice/Grains, Salads, Seeds, Snack, Vegetarian • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Shake