The Kitchen Philosophy

We just got back from a relaxing vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our friends own a beautiful oceanfront home in the town of Duck.  It has become our tradition to create a special cocktail to celebrate our friendship and remember the vacation long after our summer days together have come to an end, until next year.. 4 large peaches, peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup water 1 cup sugar a small bunch of mint 1/2 cup blackberries Dark rum Club soda Combine the peache

Ahh, a week at the beach… the to-do list is short:  Tennis, lounging in the sand, swimming and pondering what to eat and what to drink.  With the summer produce at its peak, every drink starts at the local farm stand and finishes with a splash of St. Germain.  This sweet French liqueur, it is made from elderberry flowers which has lovely elements of peach, grapefruit, orange and pear so it is a natural choice for any fruit based drink. Pineapple, Peach and Ruby Red Grapefruit