How you doin’? The tastes of fall include cinnamon, caramel and apples and my Pucker Power Caramel Appletini incorporates all these wonderful flavors, too!
The flavors are unique. Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is a mixture of Canadian whisky, cinnamon flavoring and sweeteners produced by the Sazerac Company. Its foundation is Canadian whisky, and the taste otherwise resembles the candy with a similar name, Ferrara Candy Company's "Atomic Fireball" candy. It is bottled at 33% alcohol by volume—66 U.S. proof.

DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps Liqueur puts the sour apple in the world famous Sour Appletini. You can add a splash of bold flavor to your cocktails with this fruity liqueur. A sweet and sour sensation, this liqueur bursts with sweetness followed by a mouth-puckering sourness. Great for mixing, Pucker Sour Apple makes a great foundation for green apple inspired martinis, punches, daiquiris and more.
True to the taste and color of the Granny Smith apple, frozen Green Apple puree has a sweet-tart flavor and bright green color. Having a texture often compared with the consistency of applesauce, Green Apple puree is frequently used in the recipes of many fine French pastries, sauces, fruit tarts and cocktails.

Prep time:  5 minutes
Yield:  1 Cocktail

Ingredients 
Caramel sauce dipping sauce (for the glass rim)
Coarse ground sea salt (for the glass rim)
1 ounce The Perfect Purée Green Apple Puree, thawed (link)
1/2 ounce Sour Apple Pucker (link)
1/2 ounce triple sec
1-1/2 ounces Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey (link)
3 ounces ice
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Sliced apple fan, for garnish
 
Directions

1. Rim chilled martini glass with caramel sauce. 
2. Then dip rimmed glass into sea salt. 
3. Pour Green Apple Puree, Sour Apple Pucker, triple sec, Fireball and ice into a blender.
4. Blend until slushy.
5. Pour into rimmed glass and garnish with cinnamon stick and apple fan.

ChefSecret:  This is a drink with a kick—Drink Responsibly and live another day!

Quip of the Day:  Q. Why did the apple go to the doctor?  A. It wasn’t peeling well.
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Today is Black Friday, and there are just 26 days until Christmas. The shopping season is in full force. It’s time to start planning your holiday dinner, and any parties you plan to throw. With all that going on, don’t forget to bake some cookies for Santa Claus. Now… onto Happy Hour Friday!
 
How you doin’? I really appreciate the aromas and flavors of fall. I am especially fond of cinnamon—both the smell and the taste. In fact, when baking I usually double the amount of cinnamon, especially on holiday pies like apple and pumpkin. My Autumn Spiced Sour cocktail hits all my taste buds.
 
Blood oranges are another flavor thrill that epitomizes fall flavors. The flavor is so unique it defies description. Blood oranges are thought to have originated in the southern Mediterranean and were first grown in Italy in the 18th century. They are a mutation of the sweet orange, which originated in the Mediterranean.
 
What are blood oranges? Blood oranges are known for their blood red flesh, juice and rind, which get their color from anthocyanin pigments. Anthocyanins are antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. Some common types of blood oranges include:

• Moro: One of the three most common types of blood oranges.
• Tarocco: Considered by some to be the sweetest and most flavorful variety, and the most popular table orange in Italy and my favorite.
• Sanguinello: One of the three most common types of blood oranges.

 
Blood oranges are grown in other areas other than Italy, including China, Australia and the United States. In Australia, the climate between Sydney and Melbourne is similar to the Mediterranean climate of Sicily, making it ideal for growing blood oranges.
 
So, go ahead and get your bucket of blood…blood oranges, that is.
 
Prep time:  5 minutes
Yield:  1 cocktail
 
Ingredients
1-1/2 ounces premium vodka
1/2 ounce blood orange syrup (I prefer Monin)
3/4 ounce cinnamon syrup (I prefer Monin)
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 dehydrated blood orange wheel (as pictured), garnish
1 sprig sweet basil, garnish
 
Directions

1. Chill a modern martini serving glass.
2. Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
3. Top, shake and strain the cocktail glass into the chilled serving glass.
4. Add garnish and serve.

ChefSecret:  Make your own blood orange syrup with just cane sugar and one blood orange. I prefer to use an organic blood orange to avoid any pesticides or waxes.

1. Place the orange juice and sugar in a non-reactive pan.
2. Set the heat to medium low and allow the mixture to heat until the sugar crystals dissolve. Stir occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
4. Pour the cooled blood orange simple syrup into a clean jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Quip of the Day:  Q. What do you feed a vegan vampire? A. A blood orange!
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To you and everyone dear to you, be strong, positive, stay well, stay safe and be kind. Take a breath and count your blessings, and if you have a little extra to share with others, please consider donating to  Feeding America, Tunnel to Towers, Union Rescue Mission and/or American Red Cross.

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How you doin’? This recipe is for my friends Lisa-Lynn and Dick—a couple who enjoy their cocktails, and Ryan at the National Peanut Board—who loves anything peanutty.
 
Did you know that November is National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month? What better time is there to celebrate with an indulgent cocktail to start the holiday season?
 
Please add this recipe for Skrewed Up Dalgona to any  cold weather menus, your dessert cocktail menus, or wherever you see fit for a little peanutty taste.
 
What is Dalgona Coffee? The name comes from a Korean candy called dalgona, is a sugary toffee with a sponge-like texture. People have been whipping their instant coffees at home by hands to make this whipped cream-like topping during the Covid stay-at-home time in South Korea. A famous Korean actor made a comment about how this whipped coffee looked and tasted like the candy dalgona on social media and it went viral. The next thing you know, dalgona coffee is all over the world.
 
Prep time:  5 minutes
Whip time:  5 minutes
Yield:  1 cocktail
 
Ingredients 
1-1/2 ounces Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
1/2 ounce vanilla vodka
3 ounces almond milk
2 tablespoons of instant coffee
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1/2 ounce hot water
Another 1 ounce Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
1/4 ounce unsweetened cocoa powder
 
Directions

1. Pour 1-1/2 ounces Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, 1/2 ounce vanilla vodka, 3 ounces almond milk in a double rocks glass; stir to combine.
2. In a medium size bowl combine instant coffee, sugar, hot water and 1 oz. Skrewball.
3. Use a whisk and vigorously blend the ingredients until they form a thickened mousse-like texture.
4. Top the drink with the dalgona whip and garnish with a shake or two of cocoa powder.

ChefSecret:  Okay, you don’t have to whip the dalgona by hand, you can use an electric mixer to make things easier.

Quip of the Day:  Q. Why did the teacher give peanut butter to all his students? A. He was a nutty professor!
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To you and everyone dear to you, be strong, positive, kind, thankful, and stay well and safe. Take a breath and count your blessings, and if you have a little extra to share with others, including those still suffering the effects of the recent hurricanes. Please consider donating to Feeding America, Tunnel to Towers, Union Rescue Mission, Samaritan’s Purse and/or American Red Cross.

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How you doin’? If you're on the hunt for festive holiday party cocktails recipes, look no further than my blog. Other than a visit from Talking Bartending Thanksgiving Turkey (if that’s such a thing) or Santa himself, what could bring more cheer to the holiday season than a delightful holiday cocktail?
 
I've combed through some of the best Perspectives’ holiday cocktails in our library to make sure you really do have a holly jolly holiday season this year. So, whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving or Christmas party or an office holiday get-together, or you just want to cozy up by the fire (hopefully in a fireplace), this cocktail will please just about everyone.
 
Easy holiday cocktail recipes that are still delicious are hard to come by, but this Gingerbread Margarita is a must-make for this year. With butterscotch, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors, this cozy cocktail is just what you need.
 
Prep time:  5 minutes
Yield:  1 cocktail
 
Ingredients 
1 Lime wedge
Cinnamon sugar for rim
2 ounces spiced rum (I prefer Captain Morgan)
1 ounce tequila
1/2 ounce butterscotch schnapps
1 tablespoon real maple syrup (do not use “pancake” syrup)
2 drops cinnamon extract
Ginger beer for topping
Pinch nutmeg
3 to 4 allspice berries
 
Directions

1. Run a lime wedge along rim of cocktail glass.
2. Dip the rim in blend of cinnamon sugar to stick.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. In a cocktail shaker, add spiced rum, tequila, butterscotch schnapps, maple syrup, and cinnamon extract.
5. Shake the shaker like you mean it—vigorously!
6. Pour the cocktail mixture over ice.
7. Pour the ginger beer on top to fill glass.
8. Add a pinch of nutmeg to top and 3-4 whole allspice berries for garnish.

ChefSecret:  Hiring a bartender for your holiday party is great way to spend time with your guests and enjoy the party as much as they do!

Quip of the Day:  Q:  What do you call someone who steals Gingerbread Men? A:  A crook-ie.
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How you doin’? Rum, rye, and brandy are a triple threat in this boozy but well-balanced cocktail. This is yet another Prohibition-era drink. And here you thought you knew all the Prohibition drinks!
 
The Twelve Mile Limit was one of a group of cocktails with names that poked fun at the Eighteenth Amendment, the Volstead Act and the cluster of ancillary legislation that arose around them. Other cocktails in this series include the Scofflaw and the Three Mile Limit.
 
The Twelve Mile Limit grew out of two laws that were passed during Prohibition. You see, booze wasn't illegal only on American turf; it was prohibited at sea, as well, within a certain distance from the coast. At first, that distance was three miles. That is, if you were, say, transporting a shipment of rum from Cuba up north to Canada, you could do so legally as long as you were at least three miles from the shoreline.
 
So, what's a sensible person to do? Take a boat out three miles and throw a party. The Three Mile Limit cocktail was born, a mix of rum, cognac, grenadine, and lemon juice. (The name was later shortened to the Three-Miler, and then tweaked somehow, to become the Three Miller.)
 
But it was too easy for bootleggers to row a boat out three miles to a waiting ship, offload illegal hooch into the rowboat, and return to shore under the cover of darkness. So, the legal offshore distance became twelve miles, and a new cocktail was born.
 
The major difference between the Three and the Twelve? The Twelve adds rye whiskey to the mix. With rum, rye, and brandy, this cocktail is boozy as all get-out. Take too many of 'em, and you'll think you were floating twelve miles offshore the whole time.
 
Prep time:  5 minutes
Yield:  1 cocktail
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Ingredients 
1 ounce white rum
1/2 ounce rye whiskey
1/2 ounce brandy
1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 lemon
lemon twist (garnish)
 
Directions

1. Add the rum, rye, brandy, grenadine, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.

ChefSecret—Well, not such a secret after all:  The Prohibition era was the period from 1920 to 1933 when the United States prohibited the production, importation, transportation in and sale of alcoholic beverages. The alcohol industry was curtailed by a succession of state legislatures and Prohibition was formally introduced nationwide under the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on January 16, 1919. Prohibition ended with the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment, which repealed the Eighteenth Amendment on December 5, 1933.

Quip of the Day:  Q. Where did mice go to drink in the prohibition era?  A. To the squeak-easy.
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Do you have a question or comment? Send your thoughts to [email protected]. All recipes and cooking tips are posted on our website https://www.perspectives-la.com/covid-19-survival-guide.
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To you and everyone dear to you, be strong, positive, stay well, stay safe and be kind. Take a breath and count your blessings, and if you have a little extra to share with others, please consider donating to  Feeding America, Tunnel to Towers, Union Rescue Mission and/or American Red Cross.

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