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Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme New Fashioned

Posted on by July 1, 2015

I love Ranier cherries but I’ve had to wait a long “thyme” to finally enjoy this Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” cocktail. The idea for my Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” came to me sometime last fall. Oh the torture of having to wait for Rainier cherry season to get to finally make one. I have to say, this Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” was absolutely worth the wait. Considering it’s made with Scotch, it’s still a very light and refreshing cocktail. It’s woodsy and herbaceous without being overwhelming. It’s quite perfect for the early summer late spring season during which it’s easiest to find Rainier cherries. Hint, this is no coincidence. The scotch you select will have a big impact on the flavor of the drink. I recommend that first and foremost, pick one you like. It seems obvious, but sometimes when reading a recipe it’s easy to forget the most important part of cooking and eating: your taste buds rule! I chose a medium/light peatiness so as not to overwhelm the cherries. Thyme is strong though, and it holds its own with the peat in my Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” cocktail. … Continue reading →

Cherry Bourbon Fizzers

Posted on by February 12, 2015

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and time for some Cherry Bourbon Fizzers, or, more on my obsession with rose-scented geraniums. After a week of posting Midwestern Potluck items, I’ve still got Wisconsin on my mind. And it doesn’t get much more Wisconsin than brown liquor and cherries. In fact, when I went to buy the alcohol for the reception for my wedding, I went in with and idea of how much vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, etc. that I would need for my event. I thought I should run my calculations past the store manager since they order for large events all the time. I forgot to add in her Midwestern bias when I listened to her advice. I know that while my wedding was in the Midwest, many of my guests weren’t from the Midwest. I let her talk me out of some of the vodka and into Brandy! of all things. Which is not to say that I don’t enjoy a Brandy Old-Fashioned as much as the next Wisconsinite, but let’s just say that we had plenty of Brandy left over, and the bartenders had to make an emergency run for vodka. Lesson learned, I know my friends and how … Continue reading →