Bitter Brandy Shake

By JudithKlinger | August 21, 2010 |

Once again, Cocktail Guru Mitch comes through! When I shared my recent goods news with him…I FOUND LIMES! He immediately suggested we give the Brandy Shake a try. For anyone not familiar with my lime angst, I’ll keep it simple: There are no limes in Umbria. It puts a serious crimp in cocktail making, I’ll tell you that.

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City Life

By JudithKlinger | November 20, 2009 |

I've traded in my garden clippers and my canning pot for some heels and a cocktail! Although a Manhattan may have been more appropriate, we decided to celebrate our re-entry into city life with a Champs Elysee. 1.5 oz Cognac .5 oz green Chartreuse .25 oz lemon juice 1/8 oz simple syrup & 2 dashes…

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