Drinks

Sparkling Citrus Cocktail

If you’re looking for a cocktail to serve at gatherings and parties, how about a bubbly cocktail with refreshing oranges? It’s easy to make, looks pretty and you and your guests can enjoy it during the holidays or any time of the year. Candied Orange Slices & Orange Syrup I […]

 

Mulled Wine, A Holiday Tradition

Smell of cloves, cinnamon, and allspice mixed with oranges makes me think of the holiday season and I get all happy and warm inside. Mulled wine is all of those cozy, happy, festive feelings in one pot and it’s one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. Vintage […]

 

Umeshu, Japanese Plum Liqueur

When I was growing up in Japan, I remember glass jars of plum liqueur or Umeshu in my grandmother’s pantry. Every year she would pick basketful of green plums from her garden and prepare a new jar of plum liqueur. I love drinking this sweet, soothing liquor and around this […]