Singapore Sling: Grand Prix Gourmet
It’s said that bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the Singapore Sling over a hundred years ago at the Raffles Hotel. Some say that when he retired he took the secret ingredient with him. So whether the recipe I use to create this delicious drink is one hundred percent authentic I can’t say, but I can tell you that it’s refreshing, tasty and has a bit of a kick 🙂 It’s much better if you use freshly squeezed pineapple juice rather than a prepared variety and if you love fresh pineapple as much as I do, garnish the glass with a couple of slices from the fruit. Mr Tong Boon made his version in a cocktail shaker with ice, then strained it into the glass. I prefer to mix the drink then pour it into a highball glass over a few ice cubes. In really warm weather, or to make a longer drink, top up the glass with soda water or your favourite bottled sparkling water.  Save Print Singapore Sling Rating 5 from 1 reviews Serves: 1 drink Ingredients ½ measure gin ¼ measure cherry brandy ¼ measure pineapple juice A few drops of Cointreau and Benedictine Dash Angostura bitters Soad water (optional) Fresh pineapple slices to garnish Instructions Put all ingredients (except pineapple slices into a cocktail shaker over ice Shake well Strain and pour into a highball glass and add soda water if liked Garnish with fresh pineapple 3.3.3077  You can,of course, vary the fruit you use to garnish the drink. The traditional version uses a cocktail cherry in addition to pineapple but some might find those  little overpoweringly sweet. Choose whatever you like best. Enjoy!  ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jackie Jackson, also known online as BritFlorida, is a highly experienced designer and writer. British born and now living in the USA, she specialises in lifestyle issues, design and quirky stories. You can see a wide range of articles here, or visit her website Tastes Magazine. See The Writer’s Door for more...
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Raspberry Coffee
Berry Flavored Coffee. Spruce up your cup of coffee with a raspberry flavor. I recently tried Raspberry Butter Crunch coffee by Door County here in Wisconsin. It was fantastic tasting. I added a little chocolate creamer. I was hooked! What a way to start your morning with an awesome tasting coffee. Another raspberry flavor by Door County is Chocolate Raspberry Truffle which I’ve tried too. What a toss up between the two. Both are so good! After trying both of these flavors I looked for a recipe to make my own raspberry coffee. I found a very simple one recipe from McCormick. I tried it and it is good! Now I can make own in the comfort of my own home. I can sit on my deck and enjoy it when done. Flavored coffees are fun. They can be used on special occasions or just for a different change up from your everyday coffee which is always right up my alley to do!  Save Print Raspberry Coffee Rating 5 from 1 reviews Ingredients ¾ cup ground coffee ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tsp raspberry extract (McCormick Brand) 6 cups water Instructions Place coffee and sugar in brew basket filter of coffee maker. Add raspberry extract to empty coffee maker. Add the required water to your coffee maker. Brew as directed. When done, pour in coffee mug. Sweeten coffee with sugar and garnish with whipped cream if desired. 3.3.3077  McCormick Raspberry with Other Natural Flavors, 1 oz  Hamilton Beach Single Serve Coffee Brewer and Full Pot Coffee Maker, 2-Way Door County Wisconsin Door County Coffee offers many flavors of coffee; not only coffee but tea too. There shop is located in Forestville, Door County Wisconsin. If your ever in the area don’t miss out on stopping at the Door County Coffee & Tea. They serve many spectacular flavors of coffee. If your not into coffee try a fantastic cup of tea. Either way you won’t be disappointed. If you don’t get to Wisconsin you can always order online at their website Door County Coffee. Stop by the website and check them out. You can sign up to receive newsletters to stay in the loop of what is happening and get the latest on their new flavors; even join a monthly coffee club. That way you can always enjoy a different...
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It’s said that bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the Singapore Sling over a hundred years ago at the Raffles Hotel. Some say that when he retired he took the secret ingredient with him. So whether the recipe I use to create this delicious drink is one hundred percent authentic I can’t say, but I can tell you that it’s refreshing, tasty and has a bit of a kick 🙂 It’s much better if you use freshly squeezed...
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Berry Flavored Coffee. Spruce up your cup of coffee with a raspberry flavor. I recently tried Raspberry Butter Crunch coffee by Door County here in Wisconsin. It was fantastic tasting. I added a little chocolate creamer. I was hooked! What a way to start your morning with an awesome tasting coffee. Another raspberry flavor by Door County is Chocolate Raspberry Truffle which I’ve tried too. What a toss up between the two. Both...
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