Archive for the ‘Beverages’ Category

October 9th, 2009 - 2:57 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Mulled Cranberry Warmer

From the Demo: Warm Holiday Drinks Recipe courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Ingredients: 4 cups cranberry juice 2 tbsp mulling spice ½ cup brandy Cinnamon sticks 4 orange slices This is great for parties.  You can also make this as a festive chilled cocktail.  Instead of using b[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 2:55 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Maple Spice Warmer

From the Demo: Warm Holiday Drinks Recipe courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Ingredients: 2 tbsp Maple Spice Monin 1 Shot  rum 1 cup Hot coffee or steamed milk Whipped cream Caramel or chocolate sauce For a non alcoholic version omit the rum.  You can also use bourbon for this ins[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 2:53 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Hot Peppermint Patty

From the Demo: Warm Holiday Drinks Recipe courtesy of Cafe Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Ingredients: 2tbsp Valrhona Cocoa Powder 1 cup Steamed Milk or Half n Half 2tbsp Monin Peppermint Syrup Whipped Cream Chocolate sprinkles for garnish Or Candy Cane For an alcoholic version substitute pepper[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 2:31 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Rosemary Orange Mimosa

Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 1 Drink ½ tsp rosemary simple syrup 2 tbsp orange juice Champagne or sparkling wine In a champagne flute add orange juice and simple syrup.  Slowly pour your favorite sparkling wine or champagne. Purchase items in BOLD in-store at Surfas [...]

October 9th, 2009 - 2:14 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Martini

Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 2 Drinks 2 Tbsp Pumpkin puree seasoned with sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice 3 Shots Vanilla flavored vodka 2 Shots of Cream Cinnamon sugar or graham cracker crumbs as needed First season the rim of the martini glasses with graham cracker [...]

October 9th, 2009 - 1:57 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Strawberry Basil Daiquiri

Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 2 Drinks 2 cups frozen strawberries 4 shots rum 2 shots basil simple syrup 1 shot lemon juice water as needed In a blender add strawberries, rum, basil simple syrup and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Add water as needed to get a pour able[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 12:16 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate

From the Demo: Day of the Dead with Maite Gomez-Rejón Serves 8 Ingredients: 5 cups milk 2 cups Mexican chocolate, chopped (Valhrona’s Xocopili Spicy Chocolate Pearls is a good choice) Preparation: 1.  In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and chocolate.� 2.  Stir over medium heat until steam[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 12:08 pm § in Beverages, Recipe

Ginger Lemon Thyme Collins

Courtesy of Café Surfas Executive Chef Brandi Quinn Yields 2 Drinks 1 Shot Ginger elixir 2 Shots Lemon juice 1 Shot Thyme simple syrup Soda water Lemon Slices Fresh Thyme sprigs In a shaker combine ginger elixir, lemon juice, thyme simple syrup.  Shake well and poor over ice into a tall Collins Gl[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 11:24 am § in Beverages, Recipe

Andrew “the Alchemist”’s Zombie

From the demo, Elemental Mixology TRADER VIC’S 1947 ZOMBIE Single serving & batch recipes adapted by Andrew “the Alchemist” ZOMBIE Genre: Punches Family: Fancy Free-form Punches Serveware: 12 fl-oz. Collins Glass Garniture: Orange Half-wheel Serveware preparation: none Method: SHAKE   [...]

October 9th, 2009 - 11:18 am § in Beverages, Recipe

Andrew “the Alchemist”’s Mai Tai

From the demo, Elemental Mixology TRADER VIC’S ORIGINAL 1944 MAI TAI With suggested adaptation by Andrew “the Alchemist” MAI TAI (Trader Vic’s 1944 original) Service: 121/2 fl-oz. Double Old-fashioned Glass Genre: Sours Family: Daisies Garniture: Mint Sprig Serveware preparation: none Method[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 11:11 am § in Beverages, Recipe

Andrew “the Alchemist”’s Whiskey Sour

From the demo, Elemental Mixology BOURBON (WHISKEY) SOUR Traditional recipe as made by Andrew “the Alchemist” BOURBON (WHISKEY) SOUR Genre: Sours Family: Plain Sours Serveware: 41/2 fl-oz. Sour Glass Garniture: Lemon Half-wheel & Cherry (skewered together) Serveware preparation: Chill Method[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 9:57 am § in Beverages, Desserts, Recipe

Valrhona CHOCOLAT CHAUD XOCOPILI with Vanilla Foam

    Recipe created by: Derek Poirier Valrhona Pastry Chef North America From our Valrhona Chocolate Demo Ingredients   1lt. Milk 250gr. Jivara 40% Chocolate 50gr. Xocopili Method Heat milk and melt Jivara and Xocopili. Add milk slowly to chocolate creating an elastic core. Serve warm. � Vanilla[...]

October 9th, 2009 - 9:31 am § in Beverages, Recipe

Jamaica Drink

Courtesy of Anna Benavides Ingredients: 8 cups water 3oz. Hibiscus flowers (1/2 container) Sugar to taste Optional Items: Limes Flavored syrups Grapefruit juice Preparation: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pan. Turn off heat and add the hibiscus flowers. Steep the mixture for 30 to[...]