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Pastis Drink

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Here’s how to make the classic French Pastis drink ! It’s a refreshing mix of the anise-flavored liqueur and water. Looking to drink Pastis like the French do? I’m always up for adding a bottle to my liquor cabinet, and today it’s Pernod , an anise-flavored liqueur from France. It’s very similar to Pastis: so similar, in fact, that you can drink it in the same way! The French dilute it with water so that it becomes beautifully cloudy and almost iridescent yellow. I first tasted this on the beach in Cassis, France and it was sophisticated and refreshing, kind of like drinking ice cold black licorice! What Is Pastis? This classic French drink works with Pernod or Pastis, two anise-flavored liqueurs that are similar to absinthe. In fact, Pastis was invented as an alternative to absinthe after it was banned in France in 1915. It became very popular in the 1930’s and is popular to this day. How the French Drink Pastis Here’s how the Fre...
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Basil Pesto Recipe

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This basil pesto recipe blends fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan into the classic Italian sauce in 5 minutes. A squeeze of lemon keeps every batch bright green and ready for pasta, pizza, and more! Got fresh basil? Then run, don’t walk, to make a batch of my basil pesto recipe! This sauce is savory, garlicky, creamy, peppery, and you can slather a smear on anything. Is there anything better? I love to use it to take pasta from plain to incredible, slather it on sandwiches , or throw it on a pesto pizza for maximum flavor. If you’re never made basil pesto at home, this is the recipe you need! I also have a few tips for making it more economical. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s ready in 5 minutes. A food processor does all the work. Lemon keeps it bright. It lifts the flavor and helps it keep its vivid green color longer. It’s flexible. Pine nuts are traditional, but I love to swap in cashews or walnuts to ke...
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Royal Flush Drink

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The Royal Flush drink mixes Crown Royal whisky with cranberry juice and peach schnapps for a refreshing sweet-tart cocktail. Here’s how to make this easy drink at home, plus a Royal Flush shot variation. Looking for a way to use Crown Royal whiskey? Try the Royal Flush , a fun drink that pairs sweet tart cranberry with the vanilla, brown sugar and oaky notes of Crown Royal. Add fruity peach schnapps, and it’s a refreshing, sweet-tart way to drink your whiskey. As a cocktail expert I like balanced drinks, so I’ve created my own spin on this cocktail so it’s interesting and sophisticated, not overly sweet. Here’s how to make it! What’s in a Royal Flush Drink? The Royal Flush drink is a cocktail made with Crown Royal whiskey, cranberry juice, and peach schnapps. It’s named after the highest possible poker hand: ace, king, queen, jack, and ten in the same suit, making it an apt drink for card playing. Some recipes incl...
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Cappelletti Spritz

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The Cappelletti Spritz is a delicious spin on the Aperol Spritz using Cappelletti Aperitivo. Here’s my easy 3-ingredient recipe for this refreshing Italian cocktail. Here’s the I reach for when friends come over and I want something that tastes like Italian golden hour with almost zero effort: the Cappelletti spritz! This Italian aperitif is sweeter and easier to drink than Campari, making it a great option for drinkers who are new to or love Italian amari . The sweet wine-based aperitivo has a roundness in flavor that’s unlike any you’ve tried. One of my favorite ways to drink it is a spritz: I love a good Aperol Spritz and Hugo Spritz , but this one is even better (I think!). Here’s my Cappelletti spritz recipe and more about why I love this amaro. What is Cappelletti? Cappelletti , aka Aperitivo Cappelletti , is a wine-based Italian red bitter aperitif that’s been produced by the Cappelletti family for four generations. Th...
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Black Russian

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Here’s how to make a Black Russian ! This coffee-flavored vodka cocktail is perfect for after dinner drinks or an afternoon pick-me-up. Here’s a cool sweet treat in the form of a cocktail: the Black Russian! This classic cocktail from the 1950’s is the perfect after dinner drink or afternoon pick-me-up. It’s got just 2 ingredients, and almost tastes like a dessert. You might know its more popular cream-filled cousin, the White Russian . But the Black Russian is the original , and as a cocktail expert: I might like it even a little better. Here’s what to know about this classic drink. What’s a Black Russian? The Black Russian is a  vodka cocktail  with coffee liqueur. This classic cocktail was invented back in 1949, when it was created in a hotel bar in Brussels for the American ambassador to Luxembourg (here’s  more about that ). So, the drink is not Russian in origin! It was named for the vodka and the black color of the ...
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