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    Kathy Casey is widely regarded as the original bar-chef, and Liquid Kitchen, the beverage consulting agency she founded, stands as a pioneer in bringing the principles of the kitchen into the bar. Liquid Kitchen has something to offer everyone, from exciting recipes for home cocktail enthusiasts to full services for global brands, suppliers and operators.

Maraschino Cherries: From Harvest to Jar

Spring is just around the corner and that means cherry blossoms will be busting open in no time! Bright and sweet, Maraschino cherries are a fond favorite from our childhood but how are they made? Check out this Throwback Thursday clip of Kathy Casey on the hunt, touring the beautiful cherry orchards of Washington and Oregon to see how the maraschino cherry is made from harvest to jar.

Want a nice cocktail to go with those d’lish cherries? Try making up a JBT Blue Barrel Aged Cocktail. By the time it’s ready to serve, those beautiful cherry blossoms will be filling up the cherry trees. Barrel aging a cocktail is a fun and simple way to add mellow and nuanced spice to a cocktail. Check out Woodinville Whiskey Co. for barrels both large and small.

JBT Blue Barrel Aged Cocktail

Makes 1 cocktail

1 – 750 ml bottle bourbon

2 cups red vermouth

1 1/2 cups silver tequila

1 1/2 cups triple sec

1 cup Campari

Stir ingredients together in a large pitcher. Add to barrel using a funnel. For a small barrel, age for around three weeks, tasting samples each week. Tip: fill barrel with water and soak overnight to deter leaks. When serving, pour out enough for one cocktail. Stir with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Recipe © Kathy Casey Liquid Kitchen® – For more recipes visit www.LiquidKitchen.com

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Boulevardier – KC Style

Add a little class to your New Year’s Eve cocktail selection this year with a sipper that is sure to set the mood for sophistication – the classic Boulevardier. A must for a night of celebration – it is also a great cocktail to add your own spin on as well!

I like it more spirit forward and made with lighter Aperol which adds a light bitterness and a touch of orange, stirred and served over large format ice. A little different from the traditional 1-1-1 ratio with Campari and lemon.

But there are lots of other variations too, like this beautiful VSOP Boulevardier by Fairmont Tastemakers. A split of Gentleman Jack and Remy Martin VSOP elevate this cocktail to a whole new level.

You can’t go wrong, so try adding your own twist and ring in the new year in style!

KC Style Boulevardier
Makes 1 drink

1 1/2 ounce Rye Whiskey

3/4 ounce Spiced Vermouth (*Recipe Follows)

3/4 ounce Aperol

Garnish: orange peel

Measure the rye, Spiced Vermouth and Aperol into a mixing glass. Fill 3/4 full with ice. Stir with a bar spoon until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large format ice cube. Garnish with a an orange peel expressing the oils over the glass before serving.

*Spiced Vermouth
Great to use in any cocktail calling for red vermouth such as a Negroni. Or serve it over ice as an aperitif.  The addition of the spiced rum helps stabilize the vermouth to last longer. For a summer variation substitute the cranberries for fresh blackberries and the orange peel for lemon peel.

Makes 2 cups (16 ounces)

8 strips of orange peel
2 large slices of fresh ginger
4 whole allspice
10 whole cloves
1/3 cup fresh cranberries
2 ounces spiced rum
2 cups sweet red vermouth

Combine ingredients in a pretty bottle. Allow to sit, refrigerated, for at least two days before using.
Store refrigerated for up to a month. Flavors will intensify, strain if desired.

 

Recipe by: Kathy Casey

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Eggnog Buttered Brandy

You know it’s the holiday season when eggnog starts a’pouring! Velvety smooth and rich with eggs, cream and nutmeg, served cold, “straight up,” over ice, or with a splash of rum or brandy, it puts the holiday cheer into any gathering.

Since the “eggnog” flavor is so popular,  it is so much fun to create recipes using this old-time favorite. During the season, most dairies now offer “ultra” or “gourmet” eggnog and a non-fat or low-fat version as well as their standard product.

If a warm winter drink is your fancy – try this Eggnog Buttered Brandy by Chef Kathy Casey… a D’lish take on a traditional favorite! You can make the batter for this winter warmer and store it frozen for up to a month to have on hand for holiday events.

Here are some other fun ideas for using eggnog:

  • Try eggnog instead of milk or cream in your coffee
  • Order your next latte with steamed eggnog
  • Make an Eggnog Splash — Serve eggnog over ice, with spiced rum, Grand Marnier and a splash of soda water!

 

Eggnog Buttered Brandy
Makes 1 drink

3 tablespoons Eggnog Buttered Brandy Mix (recipe follows)
1 fl. oz. brandy*
4- 5 fl. oz. boiling water
ground nutmeg

Place Eggnog Buttered Brandy Mix and brandy in coffee glass or mug. Stir in boiling water until batter is dissolved. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

*Chef’s Note: This drink is also delicious made with rum instead of brandy.

Eggnog Buttered Brandy Mix
Makes about 7 cups (36 servings)

1/2 pound butter (2 sticks), softened
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 pint very high-quality vanilla ice cream
1 cup high-quality eggnog such as Darigold
1 Tbsp. real vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. rum extract

Be sure butter is softened. Cream butter and sugars together  with a beater in a mixing bowl until totally smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Store refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.

Recipe by: Kathy Casey

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Sparkling Pamarita Cocktail

This bubbly twist on a classic margarita is great served as a single cocktail or pre-batched for a large gathering. Instead of the typical orange liqueur or triple sec as a modifier, this recipe calls for the sweet and tart flavor profile of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur.

Learn more about PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur at PAMAPros.com

Makes 1 Cocktail

1 or 2 leaves of sage

1 1/2 ounces tequila

3/4 ounces PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur

1/2 ounces *Rich Honey Syrup (recipe follows)

1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

champagne or sparkling white wine

Tear sage and add to a mixing glass. Add all other ingredients except champagne to the mixing glass then add ice, cap and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. Top with champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with a sage leaf.

*Rich Honey Syrup: Combine 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup hot water. Stir until well dissolved. Store refrigerated.

Recipe by Kathy Casey Liquid Kitchen®.

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