Homemade Apple Cider

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with allspice, allspice berries, apple, apples, autumn, autumn recipes, berries, best fall recipes, beverage, boil water, cheesecloth, cider, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, cooking with sierra, dinner, drink, drinks, excess juice, executive chef, fall, fall beverages, fall drink, fall drinks, food, gala, gala apples, granulated, granulated sugar, Homemade Apple Cider, martin, place lid, recipe, recipe compliments, Recipes, sierra, sierra a. martin, stir, sugar September 4, 2012

Ingredients:

8 Gala apples, quartered
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
3 tbsp allspice berries

Directions:

1. Combine apples, sugar and enough water to cover them in a large pot. Tie cinnamon and allspice in a double layer of cheesecloth and add to pot.

2. Boil water over high heat for an hour, stirring occasionally. Then lower heat, place lid on pot and let simmer for 2 hours. Remove pot from heat and let cool.

3. Take cheesecloth out of pot and mash apples with a fork or potato masher. Pour mixture into a bowl through a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Wrap solids in cheesecloth and squeeze out excess juice. Discard solids. Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

White Sangria

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with alcoholic beverages, best party beverages, best party drinks, best summer beverages, best summer drinks, beverage, beverages, directions place, drink, drinks, grand marnier, granulated sugar, ice cubes, lemon, lemon juice, lemon slices, martins, Orange, orange juice, orange slices, peach, peach slices, peaches, pinot grigio, recipe compliments, sangria, sierra, sierra a. martin, sierra martind, sugar, white sangria, wooden spoon August 2, 2012

Ingredients:

2 oranges, 1 cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 1 juiced
1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 peaches, cut into 1/4 -inch-thick slices
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp. Grand Marnier
1 bottle Pinot Grigio, chilled
8 ice cubes

Directions:

Place lemon slices, orange slices and sugar to a large pitcher; mash gently with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute. The sugar will dissolve and the fruit will release some of its juices — be sure they are not completely crushed. Stir in the orange juice, Grand Marnier and wine. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
Right before serving, add ice cubes and stir briskly to redistribute settled fruit and pulp. Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

Peach Mojitos

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with best summer beverages, best summer drinks, beverage, beverages, drinks, frozen peaches, mojitos, peach, peach mojitos, peach nectar, peaches, recipe compliments, sierra a. martin, sierra martin, summer beverage, summer drinks July 27, 2012

Ingredients

crushed ice
2 oz rye whiskey
2 1/2 oz peach nectar
dash bitters
5 wedges frozen peaches, halved
4 fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1 lemon wedge

Directions

Fill a large wine glass with crushed ice. Gently muddle the rye, peach nectar, dash of bitters, peaches, mint, and a squeeze lemon juice in a shaker. Pour over ice and serve cold. Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

Watermelon Ginger Limeade

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with beverages, blueberries, cup ginger syrup, cup lime juice, food, ginger limeade, ginger syrup, kid friendly beverage, kid friendly drinks, limeade, non-alcoholic beverages, seedless watermelon, summer beverages, summer drink, summer drinks, summer recipes, summer refreshers, summers, summertime, summertime drinks, syrup, vegetarian, watermelon, watermelon cooler, watermelon ginger, watermelon ginger limeade, watermelon limeade, watermelon seeds July 16, 2012

Ingredients:

4 lbs. watermelon, seeds and rind removed, additional for garnish
1 cup lime juice, additional for garnish
1 cup ginger syrup
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup blueberries, for garnish

**Tip from the Chef: The blueberries add a great pop of color to this refreshing drink.**

Directions:

Prepare Ginger Syrup. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, ginger and 3 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce to a simmer, cook 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and allow to sit in saucepan for about 30 minutes. Remove and discard the ginger. Can be refrigerated up to 2 months
Place the watermelon flesh in a juicer and process. You should get 3 cups of watermelon juice.
Transfer the juice to a large pitcher and add in the lime juice and ginger syrup. Stir well to combine. Fill the pitcher with ice, add in the blueberries, and garnish with watermelon and lime slices. Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin
The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

Ginger Peach Margaritas

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with directions place, executive chef, garnish, ginger, ginger margarita, ginger margaritas, ginger peach margaritas, ginger syrup, kid friendly margarita, lime juice, margarita, margaritas, mint, mint garnish, peach, peach juice, peach margarita, peach margaritas, peach puree, peaches, pureed peaches, recipe compliments, summ, summer adult beverage, summer drink, summer drinks, summer recipes, summer refreshers, summertime, summertime beverage, taquila, triple sec, virgin margarita July 6, 2012

Ingredients:

12 oz. fresh peach puree
2 oz. ginger syrup
2 oz. lime juice
6 oz. peach juice
6 oz tequila
3 oz Triple Sec
mint for garnish

**Tip from the Chef: For kid-friendly Margaritas, serve without the tequila and Triple Sec!**

Directions:

Place pureed peaches, ginger syrup, lime juice and peach juice or nectar in a blender and mix together.
Pour the mixture into a bowl and place in the freezer.
When ready to serve, add tequila and Triple Sec.
Combine well and serve with mint. Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

Basil Lemonade

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with 2 quarts, basil lemonade, cup basil, frozen lemonade, lemonade, lime juice, limes, sugar, summer beverages, summer drink, summer drinks, summer lemonade, summertime beverage, summertime lemonade July 2, 2012

Ingredients:

6 cups cold water
1/2 cup basil leaves
3 cups frozen lemonade
1 1/2 fresh limes
1/2 cup sugar

Directions:

Wash 1/2 cup of basil leaves in cold water.
Pour 6 cups of cold water into a 4 quart pan, cover and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add basil into boiling water and cover.
The longer the leaves steep, the stronger the basil flavor. After 10 hours remove and discard the leaves.
In a serving container, add basil water to lemonade. Squeeze in already strained lime juice from 1 1/2 limes. Add the sugar.
Bring liquid level to 2 quarts by adding additional water, if necessary.

Berry Citrus Punch

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with 4th of july beverages, 4th of july cocktails, 4th of july drinks, berry citrus punch, berry citrus smoothie, berry punch, berry smoothie, beverage, citrus punch, citrus smoothie, cocktail hour, cup lime juice, drinks, frozen berries, holiday drinks, kid friendly beverage, kid friendly drinks, recipe compliments, virgin drinks June 28, 2012

Ingredients:

1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cups sparkling water
16 ice cubes, crushed
3 cups frozen berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
fresh berries to garnish

Directions:

Pour orange juice, lime juice and sparkling water into a blender and process gently.
Add the crushed ice cubes to the blender and process until a slushy consistency.
Pour into glasses, and garnish with fresh berries. Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

Refreshing Watermelon Cooler

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with adult beverages, adult drinks, mint sprig, recipe compliments, refreshing watermelon cooler, summer adult beverage, summer beverages, summer drinks, summertime drinks, watermelon, watermelon cooler June 8, 2012

Ingredients:

1 Whole Seedless Watermelon
2 Cups of ice cubes
1 Cup of sparkling water
1 Cup of Sprite
6 Mint Leaves
Optional: Tequila or Gin

Directions:

In a blender, blend watermelon, mint leaves, and ice cubes.
Stir in sparkling water and soda and garnish with fresh mint sprig.

**Tip from the chef: For an adult alternative beverage, use gin or tequila and garnish with lime and fresh mint!**

Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

French Kiss Cocktail

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with adult beverages, apricot slice, champagne flute, french kiss cocktail, recipe compliments, summer, summer refreshers, summertime drinks June 8, 2012

Ingredients:

1 part apricot juice
2 parts champagne
1 apricot slice (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Pour apricot juice into a champagne flute.

2. Add champagne and stir.

3. Garnish with apricot slice.

Enjoy!

**Tip from the chef: A spring of fresh mint is a fun way to add a refreshing twist to the cocktail!**

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

Wine Spritzer

Posted by Cooking with Sierra in Beverages and tagged with adult beverages, girly drink, lemon ice, lemon ice cubes, lemon wine spritzer, orange ice, orange ice cubes, orange wine spritzer, spritzer, summer adult beverage, summer refreshers, wine, wine spritzer June 6, 2012

Ingredients:

2 lemons, zested
2 small oranges, zested (or 1 large orange, zested)
1 bottle Pinot Grigio wine
3 cups sparkling water

Directions:

In a small bowl, toss the citrus zests together
Divide the zest mixture among an empty ice cube tray, top with water and freeze for 3 to 5 hours.
In a large pitcher, combine the wine with the sparkling water and the citrus zest ice cubes.
Stir and Serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Compliments of Executive Chef Sierra A. Martin

The Edge Banquet and Conference Center

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