Tag Archives: alcoholic

Boozy Strawberry-Orange Milkshake

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Laura

Hands-on Time:  5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Serves 4 1 pint vanilla ice cream 1½ c strawberries ¼ c milk ¼ c Cointreau (orange liqueur) In a blender, puree ice cream, strawberries, and orange liqueur until smooth.  Divide among … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Laura

Here it is, Recipe Realism’s second-annual, year-end ‘Best of . . .’ list.  As always, the decision wasn’t quite so obvious in some categories as it was in others. Recipes were rated on the following criteria: ease, time, and taste. … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Martini

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Laura

Hands-on Time:  5 minutes Total Time:  5 minutes Serves 1 2 tsp raspberry jam 4 oz cranberry juice cocktail 1 oz vodka twist of lime zest, optional In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake the cranberry juice cocktail, vodka … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Laura

Hands-on Time:  5 minutes Total Time:  5 minutes Serves 1  Fill a mixing glass with: ice 1½ oz Vodka or Apple Vodka ½ oz Apple Cider or Juice Strain into chilled glass. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir. The original recipe is … Continue reading →

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Dirty Martini

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Laura

Hands-on Time:  5 minutes Total Time:  5 minutes Serves 1  Fill a mixing glass with: ice 3½ oz Gin or Vodka ½ oz Olive Juice ½ oz Dry Vermouth (optional) Stir. Strain into chilled glass or pour contents (with ice) into … Continue reading →

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