Tag Archive: Rich

Are you getting enough antioxidants from your cocktails?
We all know that making healthy choices can be hard- especially when the weekend rolls around. Luckily, berries have tons of positive effects on health and can easily be added to to your liquid diet for a tasty dose of vitamins and antioxidants that will help you keep partying for years to come! H...
Sat Jun 13th
Tara Shinn

Forget Dying Your Easter Eggs- Try an Easter Egg Cocktail Instead!
Why waste time dying Easter eggs when you can use them to make a pretty pastel hued Easter egg cocktail instead? I know that the term 'raw egg' is a bit scary for some people, but as any baker knows, egg whites are packed with protein and when emulsified (whipped or shaken) create a luxurious foa...
Sat Apr 4th
Tara Shinn

Using cocktail gastriques
If you're an avid diner I'm sure you've seen the term "gastrique" used on a menu at least a few times (*Bonus points if you knew it was some type of sauce!*), but what are they really? To put it quite simply, it's caramelized sugar that has been mixed with vinegar to create a very flavorful sweet an...
Thu Mar 26th
Tara Shinn

Up the Boos for your Halloween Happy Hour!
Not sure what to serve at your Halloween party or just need a quick pre-game cocktail before Halloween Happy Hour? These 5 Halloween cocktails will have you full of boos and ready to party! 1. Pumpkin-Tini You can't go wrong with this classic recipe, and with just 5 minutes of prep, it's a sna...
Fri Oct 31st
Tara Shinn

Top 5 tools every home bar should have
Whether your experimenting with new cocktail trends or just love a good Martini, having the right tools (and knowing how to use them!) in your home bar makes crafting a great cocktail about a zillion times easier. Worried about breaking the bank? Fret not- you should be able to pick up everything on...
Thu Sep 18th
Tara Shinn

Growing a Cocktail Garden: Part 2
Now that your soil is prepped and your seedling are starting to grow (See Growing a Cocktail Garden: Part 1), it's time to start the most important part: Planting! I know it sounds easy enough, but there are a few factors that you will want to take into consideration when planting: 1. ...
Fri May 16th
Tara Shinn

Egg white cocktails: Make a foam using nitrous oxide instead!
Egg white cocktails: We all love 'em for the silky texture and mouthfeel with the added bonus of that signature foam that gently settles on top, but most people shy away from this method due to possible cross contamination. We all know that raw egg is considered a hazardous substance in the kitchen ...
Mon Apr 21st
Tara Shinn

Growing a cocktail Garden: Part 1
Summer cocktails require fresh ingredients, and you can't get any fresher than plucking them from your own backyard, so why not spend a little time now (and save a lot of money later!), by planting your very own cocktail garden! Step 1: Find your Zone It is imperative to find out wha...
Fri Apr 18th
Tara Shinn

Indulge yourself this Fat Tuesday with a “Carnival Sin” cocktail!
Fat Tuesday is just a few days away, and even if you're still contemplating where to celebrate, make sure you shake up a "Carnival Sin" for a delightfully decadent pre-game cocktail- wherever the Mardi party takes you! With only 4 ingredients, this creamy lemon cocktail takes just a minute to make, ...
Fri Feb 28th
Tara Shinn

Make your own Crème de Cacao for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and for the ladies that usually means 1 thing= chocolate. Whether you're single, or celebrating a relationship chocolate is bound to be all over the place, including cocktails. Unfortunately most crème de cacao, or chocolate liqueurs, are cheap and sugary unless...
Fri Feb 7th
Tara Shinn

In the Limelight: Chinese New Year’s cocktails with Mixologist Kory Husson
Today is Chinese New Year or Spring festival, and marks the start of the Lantern festival- a celebration that will run until the 15th of February. So, what does one drink to celebrate Chinese New Year? We consulted Kory Husson, the Beverage Manager and Resident Mixologist at Plum Pan Asian Kitchen i...
Fri Jan 31st
Tara Shinn

Tips, tricks and recipes for making holiday vodka infusions!
Making your own infused vodka for the Holidays is not only a fabulous way of creating unique cocktails for your holiday gathering, but also makes a great gift too! By following a few simple rules, you can make sure that your holiday vodka infusions come out full of flavor and have a long shelf life!...
Fri Dec 13th
Tara Shinn

End a perfect Thanksgiving meal with a Pumpkin Pie Martini!
Aside from the turkey (which I'm pretty sure wouldn't taste very good in a cocktail) I think we can all agree that homemade pumpkin pie is the one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, so this year I decided to step it up a notch and make an alcoholic version. The best part of this recipe is that you c...
Fri Nov 22nd
Tara Shinn

This is a Mandatory Cocktail We Cant Figure Out
It's been 6 weeks since the Affordable Care Act (or ObamaCare) was initiated on Oct. 1st, and let's face it- the rollout wasn't too smooth. With a constantly crashing website and Americans receiving cancellation notices from their insurers for not meeting all the requirements of the new law, Preside...
Thu Nov 21st
Tara Shinn

Ward off colds with this carrot juice cocktail!
Fall is fully upon us, and that means a lot of temperature changes and a constant chill in the air. Fortunately, paying a little attention to what I consume for the next week or so will ensure that I don't end up with one of those nasty colds going around- I mean, who has time to be sick? For this w...
Fri Oct 11th
Tara Shinn

Cocktail Creation 101
So you've already mastered your shake, and know how to stir up the perfect martini (congrats!), but for The National Vodka Day Toast, we want you to step up your mixology game by adding a few new techniques to your roster. Sure, making the perfect cosmo is no small feat, but if you try adding in one...
Thu Oct 3rd
Tara Shinn

Take a day trip to “Kiwi West!”
Summer is just flying by so fast, I feel like I haven't even had any time to enjoy it! Well, this weekend, I'm making some time for a day tip to "Kiwi West!" Sure it may not look like a pristine beach in your living room, but if you close your eyes and take a sip of this delightful concoction, you j...
Fri Aug 23rd
Tara Shinn

National Blueberry What?
Well, we all know it's National Blueberry Month (What! You didn't?). No worries, you still have time to celebrate! After all, blueberries are super high in antioxidants, which makes them nutritious as well as delicious, and super easy to consume! Those diversive little buggers can be eaten raw, thro...
Fri Jul 12th
Tara Shinn

Make infused vodka in minutes with the “Insta-fusion!”
Making infused vodka by steeping it with fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices is a great way to flavor cocktails naturally, but let's face it- sometimes you just don't want to wait 4-5 days for Meyer lemon zest to infuse Clique Vodka. The "Insta-fusion" utilizes a much different technique u...
Sat Jul 6th
Tara Shinn

Try a “Midsummer Swim” on Summer Solstice!
Today is the longest day of the year, most oftenly called Midsummer's Eve or Summer Solstice. Taking that into consideration, I am assuming that most of you will be spending a bit more time outside today, so why not celebrate with the perfect midsummer cocktail? Named for everyone's most favorite re...
Fri Jun 21st
Tara Shinn

Add “The Dude” to Your Memorial Day Wardobe
It's Memorial Day weekend, and we already know that for most of us this means an extra day off, so why not make the most of it by celebrating with this version of a higly popluar creamy white drink. Of course, the original doesn't really specify the ingredients too well, but I'm sure everyone will a...
Fri May 24th
Tara Shinn

Wake up with a Colombian Colada
Everybody needs a little caffeine boost from time to time after a long day at work, but you don't have to settle for that boring cup of coffee anymore. Take out a little insurance this weekend, and whip up a the secret ingredient to this delicious cocktail so you can so can escape any afternoon wi...
Fri Apr 5th
Tara Shinn

Make your sweetheart The Perfect Angel today!
Today on Valentine's Day, I have the prefect cocktail for after a special dinner, and delicious enough to whip up any time. Take a few minutes to surprise you sweetie with your suburb shaking skills and be sure to make them The Perfect Angel today! In a cocktail tin full of ice add 3 oz of Cl...
Thu Feb 14th
Tara Shinn

Get the party started with a:
The last day of carnival season has arrived! Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the biggest street party of the year- but don't feel left out if your not in Rio or New Orleans today, you can still indulge yourself before the ritual abstinence that starts tomorrow by sipping on a: For this...
Tue Feb 12th
Tara Shinn

Rough week? Treat your self to a little:
This is the perfect little shooter you can shake up in just a few seconds any time you need a bit of motivation..or indulgence. It needs a bit a prep work, but of course just having strawberry infused Clique Vodka laying around is a: Cut the tops off 2 lbs of strawberries, cut them into qua...
Fri Feb 8th
Tara Shinn

Warm up today with a:
There's nothing quite like a spicy cocktail to warm you up when it's cold outside- and it's COLD out there. Luckily I always have some tomato juice around in the winter, for those days when your toes are still frozen after a long day at work. Kick off your shoes as soon as you get home today, and ...
Fri Jan 25th
Tara Shinn

So tasty, yet so simple it’s:
One of the great things about cocktails is the ability to "pear" (haha) interesting flavors together in ways you may have never tried before. Spicy flavors are by far one of my favorites, and adding a little bit of something sweet really seems elevate the sipping experience. This weeks cocktail is a...
Fri Jan 18th
Tara Shinn