Sarah Murphy – Page 8 – Bloomery SweetShine

March 10, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Honeydew Ginger Mojito

We’re dreaming of spring with this deliciously refreshing green drink, which is also perfect for your upcoming St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans. 😉

You’ll need:

1 oz Ginger SweetShine

1 1/2 oz rum

2 oz club soda

1/4 c. fresh honeydew melon, cubed or balled

(you can also freeze some melon for ice cubes)

4-5 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for garnish

Muddle honeydew and mint in a mixing glass.

Add 1 oz Ginger SweetShine.

Add 1 1/2 oz rum.

Cover and shake vigorously until frothy.

Strain.

We froze some melon balls for ice.

Top with club soda.

Garnish with mint sprig.

Honeydew Ginger Mojito with Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Black Walnut Egg Flip Whiskey

February 29, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Walnut Flip

It’s Leap Day! What will you do with your extra day this year? We recommend taking a stand against boring, unadventurous drinking with this unusual tipple. Go ahead, take that leap!

You’ll need:

1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

2 oz whiskey

1 egg

(If you like your flip a little sweeter, add 1 tsp brown sugar)

In a mixing glass, pour 2 oz whiskey.

Add 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

Add 1 whole egg. No, really.

Just like Rocky.

Cover and shake vigorously.

Strain into chilled glass.

Walnut Flip with Black Walnut SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Baking Grapefruit Lemon Lime Limoncello Margarita Raspberry Lemon Salt Salt Rim Savory Sugar Sugar Rim Tequila

February 20, 2016 Sarah Murphy

National Margarita Day is Monday, February 22, and this year it just happens to fall on the birthday of the Bloomery’s very own Rita! Oh, girl! You know we’ve got a super special SweetShine drink just for you.

Did y’all know Rita has an alter-ego?

That’s right! She’s often spotted in character as Raspberry Lemon! So, of course we are featuring her favorite flavor in her signature cocktail.

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine

1 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice

1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1 oz tequila

For optional grapefruit salt blend:

1 Tbsp grapefruit zest

1/4 c. kosher salt

1/4 c. raw sugar

You’ll need to prepare your grapefruit salt blend ahead of time. It will keep in an air-tight jar for about 2 months.

Preheat your oven to 225. Then simply combine 1/4 c. kosher salt, 1/4 c. raw sugar, and 1 Tbsp grapefruit zest. Mix until well blended, making sure not to leave any clumps of zest.

Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30-45 minutes, or until grapefruit zest is completely dry and crumbles to the touch. Let the blend cool then gently break up clumps with a spatula. Be careful not to over-bake! Your bake time will depend on how finely you’ve zested your grapefruit.

Now to build the Rita ‘Rita!

Freshly squeeze 1 1/2 oz grapefruit juice.

Add 1 1/2 oz lime juice, also freshly squeezed.

Sweeten it up with 2 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine.

Add 1 oz tequila and ice. Cover and shake.

Pour a bit of your grapefruit salt blend onto a cutting board or plate.

Rub the rim of your glass with a fresh, juicy lime wedge.

Swirl the lime-coated rim in grapefruit salt blend.

Fill your prepared glass with crushed ice and strain your cocktail into the glass.

The Rita ‘Rita with Raspberry Lemon SweetShine.

Cheers! And Happy Birthday, Rita!

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February 9, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shots

Whether you’re celebrating with your Valentine at home this Sunday or treating your fabulous self, these yummy treats are the way to go.

You’ll need:

Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine

large fresh strawberries

chocolate melting wafers

Be sure to find LARGE strawberries.

Remember, they will have to hold liquid.

Remove the top.

Then remove just enough of the tip so that the berry will stand upright.

You might have to shave off a tiny bit more to be sure the berry stands level.

Carefully core the strawberry.

Now you have a strawberry shot glass.

Dip the bottom into melted chocolate.

(Microwave chocolate 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds more. Stir again. Repeat in 10 second intervals if necessary until chocolate is melted).

Sit the chocolate coated strawberries chocolate-side-down on wax paper.

Once the chocolate hardens fill the strawberries with chilled Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shots with Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Chocolate Coffee Hot Drinks Whiskey

January 29, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Mountain Mocha

We’re finishing off Irish Coffee Week with a fun little variation featuring our Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine with Black Dog Coffee’s Organic Java Taman roasted right here in Jefferson County, WV!

You’ll need:

1 oz Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine

1 oz Irish whiskey

3-4 oz hot coffee

2 oz heavy cream, lightly whipped

chocolate covered espresso beans (optional garnish)

Before we get into the recipe, we’ve got to tell you about our friends at Black Dog Coffee.

Black Dog Coffee uses only the best specialty grade green coffees from around the world and roasts them in small batches.

As the crew at Black Dog Coffee will tell you, these beans are so fresh you’ll want to slap them!

And they play oh so nicely with Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine.

Let’s make this drink, shall we?

Start with 1 oz Irish whiskey.

Add 1 oz Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine.

Top with 3-4 oz hot coffee. Here we’ve used Black Dog Coffee’s Organic Java Taman.

Lightly whip 2 oz heavy whipping cream.

Gently float the cream on top.

Garnish with a few chocolate covered espresso beans.

Which you can also find at Black Dog Coffee, by the way.

Mountain Mocha with Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine and Black Dog Coffee’s Organic Java Taman.

Cheers!

Anise Black Walnut Cinnamon Holiday Hot Drinks Rum Spicy

January 19, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Black Walnut Hot Buttered Rum

Well, we wished for winter weather, and now it’s here. Don’t fret. We’re continuing our exploration of warming spices this month, and our version of the classic Hot Buttered Rum will warm you up in no time.

You’ll need:

1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

1 oz spiced rum

2-3 oz hot water

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp brown sugar

2 star anise, plus more for garnish

1 cinnamon stick

Place 1 Tbsp butter in a mug.

Add brown sugar,

And 2 star anise.

(That’s these guys).

Muddle until combined.

Pour in 2-3 oz hot water.

Stir until butter is completely melted and combined.

Add 1 oz spiced rum,

And 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

Stir.

Garnish with extra star anise and cinnamon stick.

Now that looks yummy!

Serve hot.

Black Walnut Hot Buttered Rum with Black Walnut SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Cinnamon Ginger Holiday Hot Drinks Pepper Pineapple Rum Saffron Uncategorized

January 14, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Mulled Pineapple

Dreaming of a tropical vacation during these cold winter months? We can get you half-way there with the island flavors in our Mulled Pineapple.

You’ll need:

4 oz Ginger SweetShine

4 oz spiced rum

12 oz pineapple juice

1/4 tsp saffron

1/2 tsp black peppercorns

2 cinnamon sticks, plus 4 more for garnish

In a saucepan bring pineapple juice to a simmer.

Add 1/2 tsp black peppercorns,

2 cinnamon sticks,

and 1/4 tsp saffron.

Simmer 15 minutes or so, until fragrant.

In each of 4 glasses add 1 oz rum,

and 1 oz Ginger SweetShine.

Carefully top with mulled pineapple juice.

Garnish with extra spices, if desired, and serve hot.

Mulled Pineapple with Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Lemon Limoncello Martini Spicy Vodka

January 6, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Hot Ass Lemon Drop II

Many of you have enjoyed, or at least heard of, our famous Hot Ass Lemon Drop, but you can’t always find Hellfire bitters. Don’t fret. Here’s a slightly different approach to get the same spicy results.

What you need:

1 oz Limoncello SweetShine

1 oz vodka

1 oz lemonade

pinch cayenne pepper

First, as with any martini, you’ll want to chill your glass. Simply fill it with ice water before you start building your drink.

Start with some sort of shaker with ice, and add 1 oz Limoncello SweetShine,

1 oz vodka,

and 1 oz lemonade.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste.

Cover and shake until very cold.

Discard the ice water from your martini glass.

Strain.

Bloomery’s Hot Ass Lemon Drop II …

with Limoncello SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Ginger Savory Vodka

December 31, 2015 Sarah Murphy

SweetShine Bloody Mary

Cheers to the New Year! I’m sure we’ll all have a lot of champagne tonight, so let’s be sure to prep for our inevitable hangovers tomorrow morning.

Here’s what you’ll need for the SweetShine Bloody Mary Mix:

2 oz Ginger SweetShine

2 Tbsp hot sauce

2 Tbsp horseradish

1 clove garlic, sliced in half length-wise

1 tsp crab seasoning

1/4 tsp black peppercorns

1/4 tsp dill paste (or 4 sprigs fresh dill)

6 oz spicy pickle brine

2 c. tomato juice

Add garlic,

Peppercorns,

Crab seasoning,

Horseradish,

Dill paste (or fresh dill),

Hot sauce,

Pickle brine,

Ginger SweetShine,

And tomato juice to a jar.

Cover tightly with a lid and shake vigorously until mixed. Refrigerate overnight, shaking occasionally to help the infusion process.

New Year’s morning you’ll be all set to make your SweetShine Bloody Mary. Just add 2-3 oz vodka to a glass with ice,

Top with 4 oz prepared SweetShine Bloody Mary Mix,

And garnish with a variety of pickled goodness.

We like pickled carrots & asparagus, spicy pickles, capers, and maybe even a little clam juice for fun.

The SweetShine Bloody Mary, with Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers! And Happy New Year!

Champagne Cranberry Ginger Holiday Peach Pineapple Punch Sorbet

December 11, 2015 Sarah Murphy

Kringle Punch

Every year my family makes this incredibly delicious cranberry punch. This year I decided to make it a little more jolly … by adding booze of course! I may even whip up a batch for New Year’s.

Here’s what you need:

1 c. Peach SweetShine

1 c. Ginger SweetShine

4 c. pineapple juice

4 c. cranberry juice cocktail

2 (750 ml.) bottles champagne

orange sorbet for serving