Shake, Stir, Pour-Fresh Homegrown Cocktails: Make Syrups, Mixers, Infused Spirits, & Bitters with Farm-Fresh Ingredients-50 Original Recipes (PagePerfect NOOK Book) Book

Create Your Own Fresh, Homegrown Cocktails!

Pure, intense, and flavorful-homemade cocktails are best straight from the source. Start in your garden or local market and create an in-season, made-from-scratch cocktail to lift your spirits and impress your guests. But be warned: Once you've tasted the fresh version of your favorite drink, you'll never want to go back.

Start by making your own syrups:

-Simple syrup: an absolute staple and the base for unlimited concoctions

-Herbal syrups including Thai Basil Syrup, Mint Syrup, and Lavender Syrup

-Spice syrups, featuring Cinnamon Syrup, Ginger Syrup, and Orange Cardamom Syrup

-Fruit/vegetable syrups such as Rhubarb Syrup, Pear Syrup, and Celery Syrup

Make your own bar basics:

-Fresh Citrus Cordials like the Ruby Red Grapefruit-Lemongrass Cordial

-Classic garnishes, including real Cocktail Cherries and Cocktail Onions

-Classic mixers like Grenadine, Ginger Beer Concentrate, and Bloody Mary Mix

Make your own infusions:

-Base spirits including Cucumber, Lemon & Dill Gin and Jalapeño-Cilantro Vodka

-Limoncello: a homemade version of the Italian classic

-Bitters: a cocktail classic with new, unique flavor combinations

And explore the more than 50 drink recipes that feature your fresh, homemade creations!