This cocktail is a beautiful pinkish-red color and has a tart flavor that is balanced with the warmth of seasonal spices. Japanese, Thai, and Chinese smashed cucumber salad recipes use this prep method for delicious, refreshing results. The Oatmeal cookie shot, a favorite of mine because of the delicious and distinct flavor, can be made to serve one or many with my easily adaptable recipe. The bourbon adds a smooth and smoky finish to the drink, making it a perfect choice for those who enjoy a little bit of complexity in their cocktails. Mocktails are not a new thing, but are gaining popularity as more people are looking at reducing or even eliminating their alcohol consumption.

It’s kind of like a bourbon smash, but a level up with the addition of warming ginger and cinnamon, and made fizzy with a sweet sparkling hard cider. Then you’re going to love this smooth, premium Cadillac Margarita with a surprising burst of sweet orange flavor from the addition of Grand Marnier. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices.The brandy is the main ingredient of the brandy smash, and the finished drink is just slightly below the liquor's bottling strength. There was nothing like sucking on a strawberry ice cream foot to cool down under the sun in the 80s.

The addition of mint leaves and lemon juice adds a touch of freshness to the drink, while the ginger beer gives it a subtle kick.A smash cocktail is one that muddles fruit with herbs, traditionally lemon and mint, but can be made to fit every season. I would just recommend chilling the apple raspberry blended mix before serving to ensure it is nicely chilled. Any colder, and you will get a longer, slower fermentation, but any higher, and the fermentation will run away too quickly, potentially increasing the likelihood of off flavours.

Whether you’re looking for something cold and refreshing, or hot and warming, this collection has it all. If there was ever a transitional cocktail to say goodbye to summer and embrace fall, it’s this fig bourbon cider smash. It has the sweetness of the apples, a citrus combination of lemon and honey, and the warmth from the cinnamon. This section shows how to make smashed cucumber salad, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. Sparkling apple cider- You can use traditional apple cider, but I prefer sparkling for the extra bubbles.So whether you're looking for advice on what wine to pair with your next meal, or just want to learn more about the culinary arts of fine food and drink, Dana Frank is your go-to gourmet. A smash is really just a liquor based drink that served with ice and has some sort of sugar or syrup. At Eat Love Eat, I work with my husband Jacob to create modern and approachable recipes that highlight the magic in simplicity; it’s our passion.