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How to homebrew: German Altbier (Beer)

May 1, 2011 By 8 Comments
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I know very little about beer. So little, in fact, that I've been known to drink it on ice. While I've been told this is an epic sin, I can't help myself. There's nothing better after a hot, sweaty bike ride in the summer than beer on ice. That being said, I thought our German Global Table was the perfect opportunity to take a stab at homebrewing. This  is my step-by-step eperience making German Altbier. I am using the Brewer's Best kit which can be purchased at High Gravity in Tulsa, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Cold, Europe, Germany, International Recipes

Recipe: Fabulous Mulled Wine (Gløgg)

December 16, 2010 By 25 Comments
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Makes 1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) Bottoms up! The orange peel brightens up this warm holiday drink, while cinnamon gives it familiar festive flavor. NOTE: If you're making this for a potluck, just keep it warm in a crock pot! Ingredients: 1 cup water 3 slices fresh ginger the peel of one orange 3 cardamom pods 5 cloves 2-4 cinnamon sticks 1 bottle red wine (750 ml) 1/2 bottle port (375 ml) 1/4 cup sugar Garnish, for each glass: Raisins (to taste) Almonds, skinned (to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Denmark, Drinks, Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, Holidays, Hot, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: , , ,

Recipe: Mojito

November 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Makes 1 drink The bold flavor of mint, lime juice, and sugar come together in this classic Cuban drink. If you have time, a simple syrup made of water and sugar cooked together is another possibility for sweetening the drink. Ingredients: 1/8 cup superfine sugar a handful of fresh mint 1/2 lime, juiced 1 shot rum crushed ice Method: Gather your ingredients... Drop a healthy handful of fresh mint leaves into a glass. Add the sugar and mash it together with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Cold, Cuba, Drinks, International Recipes, North America, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Bambus (Celebration Drink)

November 14, 2010 By 3 Comments
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Makes 1 serving Bambus is a creative way to help make poor wine pass. Simply sweeten with equal parts cola and wine. This clever technique is popular in Croatia, as well as many neighboring countries. Ingredients: 1 part cola 1 part "cheap" wine Method: Get a bottle of "cheap" wine. I was looking for Two Buck Chuck, but the liquor store I went to apparently doesn't sell booze that "cheap," so I was stuck paying $5 for this Cabernet Sauvignon. The cola was a bit easier to find … [Read more...]

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Technique Thursday: Recipe: Mango Daiquiris

August 26, 2010 By 5 Comments
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A puckering combination of tart and sweet, the frozen Daiquiri blends ripe fruit, rum, and fresh lime juice with a mountain of shaved ice. This slushy sip of paradise makes it five o'clock everywhere. It's true. I've tested it myself. The original daiquiri from the early 1900's was nothing so complicated - a plain, stout mixture of sugar and lime juice poured over (or shaken with) ice. Over the years, the drink gained popularity and traveled around the world from Cuba to Cameroon. Today … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Alcohol, Cameroon, Cold, Drinks, Fruit, International Recipes, North America, Technique Thursday, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Recipe: Spiked Coconut Water

May 16, 2010 By 4 Comments
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Makes 1 drink Although I came up with this name, the drink idea came to me from Jimmy Buffett. He recommends this refreshing blend for the slightly tropical, headache free, sipping pleasure it provides. He probably doesn't use coconut rum, but I like my drinks sweeter than stout, so I went for the Parrot's Bay. Go with your instincts when making yours. Ingredients: 1 shot chilled coconut rum or plain, Caribbean rum 2 shots chilled coconut water (available at whole foods) 1/2 a lime, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Barbados, Cold, Drinks, International Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, North America, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Recipe: Bahama Mama (Drink)

April 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Makes just over a gallon Cooking a meal for every country in the world makes this mama thirsty! The Bahamas have the perfect solution - a traditional, tropical Bahama Mama. Serve Bahama Mamas chilled, under the hot summer sun. Play around and adjust this recipe to your preferences. NOTE: Some prefer to add unflavored rum for all or part of the rum flavor. You decide for you, below is what I like :) Ingredients: 1 quart chilled orange juice 1 quart chilled pineapple juice 1/4 … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Sparkling Grapefruit Breeze

March 14, 2010 By 4 Comments
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Serves 4 Take a sip of this sweet drink and you'll think you're on the beach in Antigua. Use fresh squeezed juices if possible. Serve with sugar cane swizzle sticks for an added festivity. Please drink in moderation. No drinky and drivey. Ingredients: 1 cup grapefruit juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup coconut rum 1/4 cup grenadine 1/3 cup lime juice 3 cups Jamaican Ting (carbonated grapefruit soda, available at Whole Foods) Optional Ingredients: sugar cane swizzle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Antigua & Barbuda, Cold, Drinks, International Recipes, North America, Potluck Friendly Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,
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