Tag Archive: simple syrup

  • Orchid Fever
  • This gorgeous cocktail is elevated by nibbling the orchid while you sip!...
  • Mon Jul 20th
    Tara Shinn
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  • berries-loaded-with-antioxidants
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • pixie-stick-syrup-blog
  • How to make pixie syrup for cocktails
  • Everyone knows that candy is the best part of Halloween- now you can turn it into a cocktail! This simple pixie syrup recipe is easy to make and can be made into cocktails, martinis or shooters for your big Halloween bash! 1. Sort your pixies You can choose to make whatever colors you want, bu...
  • Thu Oct 9th
    Tara Shinn
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  • top-5-home-bar-tools
  • 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
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  • herbal-sugars
  • How to make herbal sugars for rimming
  •   We all know how a cinnamon sugar rim can take a fresh apple-tini to a new level- so why stop there? Using dried herbs to make herbal sugars is super easy, and will take classics to a whole new level! Let get started:   Add a few pinches of dried herb to a mortar (or spice gr...
  • Thu Aug 7th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Lemongrass Tea
  • This refreshing summer cocktail gets it’s citrus notes from yuzu and lemongrass!...
  • Fri Jul 25th
    Tara Shinn
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  • strawberry-shrub-blog
  • How to make a Strawberry Shrub
  • Condensing the flavor of seasonal ripe fruit, then preserving it with vinegar is know as a shrub, and is an easy way to add flavor to cocktails well after the growing season is over. Today I'll be showing you how to make a strawberry shrub, but you can use any high water content fruit you wish- plum...
  • Fri Jun 27th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make your own sweet tea vodka in 10 minutes!
  • Sweet tea vodka comes in many different flavors and sizes (and prices!)- but they all have one thing in common: they're too sweet. Syrupy sweet- and unless you have the diet of a hummingbird (no judgment here if you do!) they can be pretty hard to stomach- especially if you're planning on mixing it ...
  • Fri Jun 13th
    Tara Shinn
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  • 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
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  • springcocktails
  • Check out these top spring cocktails!
  • Spring is here, so why not celebrate with a nice refreshing spring cocktail? Here are the top 3  from the #MixBook: 1. Basil Lemondrop 2 1/2 oz Clique Vodka 1/4 oz basil syrup* 1/2 oz lemon juice Shake all ingredients over ice to chill, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. ...
  • Fri Apr 25th
    Tara Shinn
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  • egg-white-cocktails-using-nitrous-oxide
  • 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
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  • Growing-a-cocktail-garden-part-1
  • 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
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  • The Heisenberg
  • If you don’t know to drink it- then maybe your best course of action would be to tread lightly....
  • Mon Apr 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to make carbonated cocktails using a soda siphon!
  • Everyone loves a bit of bubble in their cocktail, but sodas can be sugary and high in calories. What if you could take and entire cocktail and carbonate it yourself with a soda siphon? What endless possibilities would you come up with? Read the next few steps and let us know what you come up with by...
  • Sat Mar 29th
    Tara Shinn
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  • How to dress up your lemondrop martini with lemon garnishes
  • Dress up your Lemondrop!
  • Spring is officially here, and for us that  means sun, fun and lemondrop martinis! There are dozens of lemondrop recipes out there for you to choose from, but after some searching we realized that it isn't quite the recipe the makes a lemondrop so enticing- it's the garnish! Whether you use one of ...
  • Fri Mar 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • 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
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  • Power up with these immune boosting cocktail recipes!
  • Got the sniffles? Runny nose? Try one of these immune boosting cocktail recipes to make sure you kick that cold to the curb (or never get one in the first place)!   1. Powerhouse Punch Blueberries naturally increase the number of Natural Killer Cells- the ones that are responsible for ...
  • Sat Jan 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • 5 Fun and Easy New Year’s Eve Cocktail Recipes!
  • Whether you're hosting a New Year's Eve party this year, or just want to try a few tasty cocktails before you go out, here are 5 fun and easy New Year's Eve cocktails for you to try out! (Click on pictures for complete recipe instructions):  1. Prickled Pink This vibrantly colored cocktail mu...
  • Tue Dec 31st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Tips and tricks on how to make Holiday Vodka Infusions
  • 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
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  • Host the perfect holiday gathering with "The Partystarter" cocktail!
  • Host the perfect holiday gathering with “The Partystarter!”
  • Hosting the perfect Holiday party is never effortless- it takes planning, excellent timing, and attention to detail to pull off a good one, so for your next party, why not leave yourself more time to mingle by letting the guest serve their own cocktails? I know- part of being the host is providing d...
  • Fri Dec 6th
    Tara Shinn
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  • pumpkin-tini
  • 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
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  • ObamaCare
  • Check back soon, we are still trying to figure out how to make this cocktail work........
  • Thu Nov 21st
    Primo
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  • Sangria Stacker
  • Take your sangria to the next level and try stacking it for a beautiful presentation!...
  • Thu Nov 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • FireDancer
  • This tropical cocktail teaches you how to make your own papaya sours mix!...
  • Thu Nov 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Cottontail
  • This rich and savory cocktail uses ginger syrup and carrot juice...
  • Thu Nov 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Hibis-kiss
  • This light and citrusy cocktail recipe uses an easy raspberry hibiscus syrup recipe you can make from flavored tea, as well as instructions on how to make one with fresh flowers!...
  • Thu Nov 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Black and Gold
  • Designed especially for the Steel City, this fall cocktail uses a chai syrup to create Black and Gold layers!...
  • Thu Nov 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Stargazer
  • This bright and citrusy cocktail is perfect for watching a meteor shower!...
  • Thu Nov 21st
    Tara Shinn
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  • 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
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  • Warm up with a hot cocktail!
  • With temperatures dropping all over the place, there's no reason you should have to settle for ice cold cocktails all  the time! The toddy is a traditional hot cocktail that consists of a spirit warmed up with hot water (or tea) and flavored with citrus (usually lemon) and spices, and does wonders ...
  • Fri Nov 8th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Make your own flavored sours mix for this “FireDancer” cocktail!
  • For this deliciously delicate cocktail the trick is all in the mix- papaya sours mix that is. Making flavored sours mix is easy and brings a ton of flavor to cocktails in one pre made mixer  instead of muddling or infusing to get the papaya flavor into the cocktail. With just few easy steps you can...
  • Fri Nov 1st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Pumpkin infused vodka goes into this spooky "Hickory Trickery" cocktail
  • Make pumpkin infused vodka for this spooky Halloween cocktail!
  • It's pretty hard to miss the pumpkin craze going on, it's in everything from coffee to butter right now, so I took it upon myself to find out the best recipe for pumpkin infused vodka. With a couple tweaks and a couple pumpkins, here is my ultimate spooky pumpkin cocktail, Just in time for halloween...
  • Fri Oct 18th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Hail-yes-cocktail
  • Pittsburgh Yellow Cab celebrates 100 years with a “Hail, Yes!”
  • Pittsburgh Yellow Cab, a division of the Pittsburgh Transportation Group, celebrates 100 years of "Moving Pittsburgh Forward" this year. To celebrate, they are partnering with Clique Vodka for their anniversary gala to be held tomorrow and will be unveiling 2 new cabs designed by John Ross in additi...
  • Wed Oct 16th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Cottontail
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • johnnyappleseed
  • Jump into Fall with this warm “Johnny Appleseed” cocktail!
  • If you have never warmed up with a hot cup of apple cider on a blustery Fall day- you don't know what you're missing. Literally. Why drink warm apple cider all by itself when you can make it into a cocktail?! Warm cocktails are the best when the weather starts to cool down, and nothing makes a Fall ...
  • Fri Sep 27th
    Tara Shinn
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  • sangriastacker
  • Take your sangria to the next level by stacking it!
  • Sangria is undeniably the most loved wine cocktail, probably because it's so versatile.  You can make it with red, white, or rose wine and basically any fresh fruit you have lying around. For the endless flavor possibilities you can come up with for a batch of sangria, one things is always the same...
  • Fri Sep 13th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Who’s ready for some Steelers football?
  • Of course we are all excited to jump back into the NFL season, which means there will undoubtedly be some well needed cocktails come Sunday.  This particular fall cocktail pays homage to the Steel City, home of not only our beloved Importer, Premier Innovations Group, but to some of the most infamo...
  • Fri Sep 6th
    Tara Shinn
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  • Fig-Ticious
  • A flavorful cocktail with deep fruit flavors using fresh figs and blackberries...
  • Sat Jul 6th
    Primo
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  • expedition
  • Need a fantastic 4th of July Cocktail? Go on “The Expedition!”
  • This year, forget the sweet red, white and blue drinks and try a 4th of July cocktail with character! "The Expedition" has a many complex flavors and is a tribute to the accidental discovery of our whole continent in the quest for spices. With just three ingredients and a bit of prep, you can forget...
  • Fri Jun 28th
    Tara Shinn
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  • basillemondrop
  • Try this summery Basil Lemondrop Martini recipe!
  • Fresher ingredients undeniably make for better quality cocktails, so most of my favorite summer drinks always utilize things from the garden, whether it's herbs, spices, vegetables or fruit. This delightfully light and savory Basil Lemondrop martini is not only refreshing, but causes my basil plants...
  • Fri May 31st
    Tara Shinn
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  • columbiancolada
  • 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
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  • greyhound
  • Take a mental vacation with a Greyhound Station
  • With spring fast approaching, I can't help but get a little excited for all the concerts, festivals, and trips I'll be taking this year. This weekend while I research all the lineups to my favorite annual festivals, I'll be sipping on the deliciously bubbly citrus cocktail, which always reminds me o...
  • Fri Mar 1st
    Tara Shinn
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  • Chai High
  • A citrusy cocktail that is softened with hints of cinnamon, allspice, star anise, and nutmeg...
  • Thu Feb 14th
    Primo
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  • Worth The Wait
  • A remarkable cocktail is always Worth The Wait
  • For all the single people out there today, I have the perfect cocktail that is sweet, tangy and bubbly. It does take a bit of prep work, so if your in the mood for a new exciting project, try making a Worth The Wait: Stir 1 cup of sugar into 1 cup of chopped ripe strawberries, cover and let r...
  • Thu Feb 14th
    Tara Shinn
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  • pickmeup
  • 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
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  • Specialty Holiday Cocktails
  • Today in Pittsburgh, Clique Vodka was featured on the morning show Pittsburgh Today Live! On that show, our lead Mixologist Tara Shinn showed viewers how to create some delicious holiday cocktails. You can view the segment HERE! Below are the two cocktails featured on that segment. Now you can ma...
  • Tue Dec 11th
    Pat Hanavan
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