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3 Summer Fruit Cocktails

By Seth Fera-Schanes The summer cocktail recipe list grows (by 3 fantastic new drinks this time.)  We were looking for ways to incorporate the freshest summer ingredients into one of summer’s longest standing traditions; drinking outside on a lazy weekend afternoon. The first recipe is a Watermelon Champagne […]

Summer’s Bounty At The Green Market

By Seth Fera-Schanes New York City farmers markets have some great produce, especially during the summer and fall.  If you go to the green market in Union Square on any given morning, you will see city chefs buying the first pick of items as vendors are setting up […]

Backyard BBQ Meets Midtown Manhattan – Watermelon Cosmopolitan

The adage: ‘work hard, play hard’ applies to New York City’s millions of residents.  Long commutes and longer hours, the stress levels can get high.  To relax, some all these people frequent after work happy hours the after and cherish their weekends.  With that in mind and summer here in all its humid glory, we bring you the Watermelon Cosmo.  It is a country meets classy cocktail and comes fully equipped with watermelon ice cubes.  Enjoy.

Damrak Gin and Licor 43 Cocktail Recipe

This signature cocktail comes to us from Hanson Dry bar in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.  With a minimal ingredient list and simple preparation this would be a great drink to make when friends stop by during the summer.  Serve with some tapas such as these Sauteed Spanish Pimientos de Padron or these Pickled Garlic Scapes with Green Olives and Prosciutto.

Light Rum Cocktail For A Summer Afternoon

By Seth Fera-Schanes With the official start of summer, we wanted to add to our cocktail list with The Mary Pickford.  This recipe comes to us from The Astor Room in Astoria, Queens.  In addition to the great food scene, Queens has some great bars as well. Serving […]

Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe

By Seth Fera-Schanes A summer drink sporting the colors of the American Flag and perfect for an Independence Day party with friends.  With a mixture of coconut rum and vodka (see full recipe below) this is one crowd pleasing libation.If you are looking for some festive food options […]

Summer Passion Fruit Martini

By Seth Fera-Schanes Featuring fresh passion fruit puree, lime juice, vodka and Chambord this is one martini you will want to make at your next summer party.  See full ingredient list and directions below. We will continue to bring you refreshing cocktail recipes throughout the summer.  This one […]

Refreshingly Spiked Watermelon Balls

By Seth Fera-Schanes Few things are more refreshing than a slice of watermelon at a summer picnic.  One of the exceptions would be to take that watermelon and gently bathe it in a mixture of rum, lime juice and a little sugar.  See full recipe below. Purchasing a […]