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Emmy Awards & Cocktails

by Michele on September 3rd, 2010

The 62nd Annual Emmy Awards were held on Sunday night. Perhaps you were one of the viewers who wanted to watch every moment. Perhaps you didn't watch the show but looked for results on Monday. Perhaps you didn't care (or even know) about the show. Regardless to which category you belong, there is something about the Emmys that may be able to unite everyone- cocktails! These cocktail recipes were inspired by none other than the actresses who graced the red carpet. Just as those women were beautiful, so are these drinks. A combination of sweetness and elegance creates drinks that are...

Peach Passion Paradise

by Michele on July 30th, 2010

Our Crafty Bartender, Jared, has been busy lately. Not only has he been creating some fabulous cocktail recipes for Parched No More, he also has been managing the Iron Bartender competition. For three consecutive Mondays, contestants attempted to make the best cocktail, choosing from a selection of spirits, mixers, and juices. In addition, that evening's secret ingredient had to become part of the recipe. The finished creations were judged on their creativity, taste, and appearance. This past Monday, the three highest scoring contestants were invited for the Iron Bartender finals. Unfortunately, one of the contestants was unable to attend, and it...

The Antioxinator

by Jared on July 16th, 2010

Hi, everyone. Hope you're enjoying your summer and have made time to cherish this beautiful weather with good food and drink. Here in New England we have had one of the hottest Julys in the last quarter century! And with warm weather comes nice juicy fruit and vegetables. What has made this year unlike many years past has been the simple fact that the extremely hot weather has made many of our crops ripe at the same time. This includes strawberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries and peaches. Since I can remember, I have loved blueberries above all fruit. When picked at their...

Feeling Blue

by Michele on June 25th, 2010

Fourth of July is a week from this Sunday. Have you begun planning your celebration? What time will the party begin? Who will you invite? What food will you serve? With so many things to consider, you may decide to take the easy route on beverages and simply provide coolers filled with soda and beer. However, for a once a year event, doesn't it seem worth the effort to make a special cocktail for the occasion? Feeling Blue is the perfect cocktail for a Fourth of July party. First, it is a bright blue drink that will coordinate nicely with your red,...

Strawberry Shortcake Martini

by Jared on June 18th, 2010

Editor's Note: Last week we introduced you to our newest columnist, Jared- The Crafty Bartender. This week we are pleased to deliver his first recipe. In typical Jared fashion, there are great ingredients and a fabulous presentation to this beverage. We hope you enjoy this recipe, his delightful use of strawberries, and return for his monthly delights for the senses. And now, we will turn this space over to Jared. . . For the month of June, I have chosen a fun martini. Because we are in the mist of a fantastic strawberry crop here in New Hampshire, I elected to make...