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Aperol Spritz

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If there ever was a drink that instantly transported the drinker to a rooftop Italian garden, the Aperol Spritz would be it. It's the perfect summer drink and it makes you feel like you are surrounded by an intense summer sun, the ocean, tons herbs, and lots of people saying lovely Italian things to you like "CIAO", "BUONA SERA", and "TI VOGLIO BENE.". It originated around Venice Italy and is the combination of Prosecco and Aperol. Its simple, sweet, and practically perfect in every way!

Here's what you need:

2oz Prosecco

1 1/2 oz Aperol

Dash of tonic water

Here's what you do:

Pour indigents into a glass over ice, stir and serve with an orange slice.

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Aperol Spritz

  • Author: Pate Giltner
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients

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  1. 2oz Prosecco
  2. 1 1/2 oz Aperol
  3. Dash of tonic water

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients in a glass over ice and garnish with an orange slice.

Keywords: Aperol Spritz

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About Pate and The G&M Kitchen

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Hi, I'm Pate, and welcome to The G&M Kitchen!

The G&M Kitchen is a recipe blog that specializes in southern baked goods. Here you will find classics like buttermilk and honey biscuits and beautiful show stoppers like strawberry basil cupcakes. While all recipes are inspired by traditional southern classics, they all have a twist or adjustment that elevates them and brings them into the modern age.

Flavors born in Kentucky

I grew up in Kentucky in an old farmhouse that had been in the family for seven generations. Both sides of my family were very into food, eating, and using good food to celebrate together. This is where the name The G&M Kitchen comes from; the G is for my father's side, the Giltners, and the M for my mother's side, the Millers. The kitchen was always the most exciting part of the house and where you wanted to hang out; it was where all the magic happened. Vegetables were being cooked to death, pies and cakes were being baked, and drinks were always flowing.

My maternal grandmother was famous for her pies (and she had several blue ribbons to prove it). My mother's greatest compliment to me was that my pie crust was better than hers. (I'm pretty proud of this, and I think it proves my most controversial opinion, that butter will always be better than shortening.)

The farmhouse in Smithfield Kenutcky

Tastes that developed in the city

I have since lived in Los Angeles, Florence, Italy, and London, England, which helped to open my palate to new flavors, textures, and methods. I love French pastry, light English bakes, and creamy Italian deserts and love throwing hints of those into my recipes. Transforming southern classics and flavors into something new with world influences is my favorite aspect of recipe development.

I moved back to Kentucky in early 2020 and currently reside in Louisville. Thanks so much for stopping by, and feel free to reach out at thegandmkitchen@gmail dot com.

The Best Blackberry Pound Cake

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Blackberries are one of my favorite fruits, and this blackberry pound cake recipe truly celebrates the deliciousness of the blackberry! It combines pureed blackberries with tangy cream cheese for an incredibly moist and flavorful pound cake! It's then topped with a fresh blackberry and bourbon glaze that is gorgeous and tasty!

Fresh blackberries and cream cheese make this cake flavorful, sweet, and slightly tangy. Top all that off with a blackberry bourbon glaze, and you have a showstopping dessert that everyone will love! 

Blackberry pound cake on a marble cake stand with blackberry glaze and decorated with blackberries and mint.

Why you will love this recipe:

Blackberries are great in cakes because they are full of a unique flavor but don't have tons of water in them, so you can use a lot of them in your batter!

This pound cake with blackberries is made with cream cheese, making it extremely moist, a bit tangy, and totally delightful. But even though it's made with cream cheese and it's a pound cake, it's not overly dense. It has just a touch of baking powder, which gives the bunt cake a little additional rise and helps create a lighter crumb.

Pound cakes are one of my favorite cakes to make because they are so easy, flavorful, and beautiful. If pound cakes are also your thing, this strawberry pound cake, and lemon poppyseed pound cake are equally amazing. 

Ingredients for blackberry pound cake on a brown table.

Key Ingredients:

Self Rising Flour: a low-protein self-rising flour like White Lily or Weisenberger Mills gives this pound cake with blackberry glaze a tender crumb and a slight rise. White Lily and Weisenberger Mills flour are more similar to cake flour than regular all-purpose flour because of their low protein content. This kind of flour makes a lighter crumb, which is very beneficial in a denser cake like a pound cake. Self-rising flour is beneficial too because it already has rising agents and salt blended into the flour. 

Butter: butter provides flavor and structure to the cake; there is one stick of butter for each cup of flour, as is traditional for pound cakes.

Cream Cheese: cream cheese adds moisture, texture, and a tangy flavor to the cake. This is a very moist crumb, and the cream cheese help give its moistness. 

Blackberries: This is a blackberry pound cake, and puree from fresh blackberries is what gives this cake and glaze its blackberry flavor.  

Eggs: eggs traditionally give these cakes their rise; there is enough air whipped into them to cause them to rise. This recipe also gets its rising help from the baking soda and powder in the flour. 

Collage showing how to make a blackberry pound cake.

Step by step instructions:

  • Beat the butter and cream cheese until fully blended. 
  • Add in the sugar and beat until light and fluffy—about three minutes. Then add in the eggs, one at a time beating after each addition.
  • Add in the vanilla and almond extracts and lightly blend. 
  • Slowly add in the flour and beat on low until it's all been incorporated. 
  • Fold in the blackberry puree.
  • Add to a well-greased bunt mold (at least 10 cup capacity), and tap on the counter to remove any air bubbles. 
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 - 20 minutes or until the topped is browned and a knife comes out clean. 
  • Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar with the blackberry puree and adding one tablespoon bourbon. Whisk until no lumps remain. 
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Tips for success:

  • To get your butter and cream cheese to room temp, place them into a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. 
  • Beat the sugar into the cream cheese and butter until lots of air is incorporated. About three-plus minutes. 
  • Slowly add in the flour; it will go everywhere if you try to add it in all at once. 
  • Tap the bunt pan on the counter to get the air bubbles out of the batter. 
  • Let the cake cool in the bunt pan for 15 minutes, and then turn out to fully cool.
Blackberry pound cake on a marble cake stand with blackberry glaze with a slice cut out and sitting ajar.

FAQ's

Can I use frozen blackberries?

Yes! However, frozen fruit can have a higher water content, so I would strain out some of the extra liquid.

How is the recipe best stored?

This cake will keep for up to three days in an air-tight container.

Can I use all-purpose flour?

Yes, the cake will be denser, and you will need to add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt for each cup of flour.

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The Best Blackberry Pound Cake

  • Author: Pate Giltner
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large bunt cake 1x
  • Category: Pound Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Blackberries are one of my favorite fruits, and this blackberry pound cake recipe truly celebrates the deliciousness of the blackberry! It combines pureed blackberries with tangy cream cheese for an incredibly moist and flavorful pound cake! It's then topped with a fresh blackberry and bourbon glaze that is gorgeous and tasty!

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups butter (three sticks)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cup blackberry puree

For the glaze:

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup blackberry puree
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon

Instructions

  1. Allow the butter and cream cheese to come to room temperature and preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Beat the butter and cream cheese until fully blended.
  3. Add in the sugar and beat until light and fluffy—about three minutes.
  4. Add in the eggs, one at a time beating after each addition.
  5. Add in the vanilla and almond extracts and lightly blend.
  6. Slowly add in the flour and beat on low until it's all been incorporated.
  7. Fold in the blackberry puree.
  8. Add to a well-greased bunt mold (at least 10 cup capacity), and tap on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 1 hour and 15 - 20 minutes or until the topped is browned and a knife comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the bunt pan for 15 minutes, and then turn out to fully cool.
  11. Make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar with the blackberry puree and bourbon. Stir until no lumps remain.

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Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler (Drop Biscuit Style!)

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Blueberry cobbler is the perfect dessert to celebrate the blueberry season! This Bisquick Blueberry cobbler is made with sweet honey and cream drop biscuits and fresh blueberries seasoned with lemon and cinnamon. 

This easy blueberry cobbler with Bisquick mix gets a serious upgrade with honey, lemon, and spices!

Blueberry cobbler in a baking dish with a scoop taken out and ice cream on top.

Why you will love this recipe:

This recipe is made with Bisquick, but its tastes are so elevated and dynamic! The mix is combined with cream, honey, and butter, making sweet, flavorful, and tender drop biscuit topping for the cobbler. 

The blueberries are then flavored with lemon juice and zest, cinnamon, vanilla and almond extract, and sugar, making them incredibly flavorful! If your looking for more cobbler recipes check out this blackberry cobbler!

Ingredients for blueberry cobbler on a brown table.

Key Ingredients:

Bisquick: Bisquick as so much of what you need built right in. It has your flour, leavening agents, fat, and some sugar. 

Cream: I have opted for cream instead of milk because it has a thicker texture and more flavor.

Honey: I use both honey and sugar to sweeten the biscuits. Honey adds more depth of flavor and moisture. My only gripe with Bisquick is that it can be too dry; honey helps combat that. 

Blueberries: It wouldn't be a blueberry cobbler without blueberries! I use fresh, but frozen would work as well. Just defrost before using them. 

Lemon: Blueberry and lemon are a match made in heaven. The acidity in the lemon 

Cinnamon: cinnamon adds a little heat and spice to this recipe, which helps it turn into a really dynamic dish.

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How to make this recipe:

  1. Start by making the berry mixture by combining the blueberries with lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and extracts. Set the mixture aside. 
  2. Next, make the drop biscuits but combining the Bisquick, sugar, honey, and cream. Stir until a dough forms. 
  3. Next, transfer the berries to a 1.8-2 quart baking dish and then scoop the dough on top of the berries. 
  4. Brush with melted butter and bake for 30-35 minutes
  5. Serve with ice cream!
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FAQ's

Can you use frozen blueberries?

Yes! Frozen berries will work well; just ensure they are at room temperature before baking. If they are frozen at baking, that will mess with the bake time.

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Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler (Drop Biscuit Style!)

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  • Author: Pate Giltner
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 cobbler 1x
  • Category: Cobbler
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This Bisquick Blueberry cobbler is made with sweet honey and cream drop biscuits and fresh blueberries seasoned with lemon and cinnamon.

Ingredients

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For the berry mixture

  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 almond
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sugar

For the drop biscuits 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Make the berry mixture by combining the blueberries with lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and extracts. Set the mixture aside. 
  3. Next, make the drop biscuits but combining the Bisquick, lemon zest, sugar, honey, and cream. Stir until a dough forms. 
  4. Transfer the berries to a 1.8-2 quart baking dish and then scoop the dough on top of the berries. 
  5. Brush with melted butter and bake for 50 minutes.

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Gold Rush Cocktail

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The gold rush cocktail is a delightful mix of bourbon, lemon, and honey. It's sweet and refreshing and the perfect light and citrusy cocktail for bourbon enthusiasts!

This cocktail is a bourbon twist on the bee's knees and proves that lemon and honey are the perfect companions to bourbon!

Overhead shot of a Gold Rush cocktail with a large ice cube and three flowers floating in the drink.

Why you will love this recipe:

This recipe is similar to a whiskey sour but replaces the simple syrup with honey. The honey gives a deeper and more earthy flavor to the drink and the lemon brightens the bourbon and the honey.

I am such a fan of lemon summer drinks, and this limoncello spritz is also a delicious choice for lemon lovers.

Ingredients for the cocktail against a brown wall.

Key ingredients:

Bourbon- bourbon is the spirit in this cocktail and is a majority of the recipe. I like a bourbon on the sweeter side for this drink, like Four Roses Small Batch or Angels Envy. However the original was made with the spicy Old Grandad. 

Lemon- lemon juice brightens the bourbon and cuts the sweetness of the honey. The combination of the three is pure alchemy and is totally delicious. 

Honey - honey is the sweetener in this recipe and gives the cocktail a wonderful depth of flavor. Many Gold Rush recipes call for a honey syrup which is when honey is heated with water on a one-to-one ratio. Honey syrup mixes better with the cocktail, but the flavor isn't as strong, which I why I prefer straight honey. 

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How to make this recipe:

This recipe is quick and simple! The only "trick" is to shake the cocktail enough to fully incorporate the honey; about 60 seconds does the trick. 

Combine the lemon juice, bourbon, and honey in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Shake about 60 seconds or until all the honey has been incorporated. 

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Gold Rush Cocktail

  • Author: Pate Giltner
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

The gold rush cocktail is a delightful mix of bourbon, lemon, and honey. It's sweet and refreshing and the perfect light and citrusy cocktail for bourbon enthusiasts!

Ingredients

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  1. Juice of 1/2 lemon
  2. 2 ounces Bourbon
  3. 3/4 ounces honey

Instructions

Combine the lemon juice, bourbon, and honey in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for about 60 seconds or until all the honey has been incorporated. 

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Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake


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This bourbon peach upside down cake is the perfect combination of bourbon caramel, sweet peaches, and moist cake! The cake is sweet and fluffy, and the peaches are creamy and sweet!





This is the perfect upside down cake for a special occasion! The peaches make the most beautiful design, and the flavor is perfect for summer!





Peach upside down cake with slices cut out showing the cake texture.





Why will you love this recipe:





Upside-down cakes are perfect because they are so simple to make and are beautiful without frosting. My blood orange upside down cake is a winter favorite! 





This one uses bourbon caramel to sweeten and keep the pretty peach slices in place as the cake bakes. It also ensures that your gorgeous designs stay intact while baking and during the turning out of the cake. 





This recipe also keeps the peel of the peaches on; this helps them stay intact while baking. 





The bourbon peach upside-down cake is a dreamy cake that combines ripe peaches, bourbon caramel, and a sweet cake to make the ultimate snack cake.





Ingredients for a bourbon peach upside down cake on a brown table.





Key ingredients: 





Peaches: peaches are the highlight of this recipe! Thinly slice 4-5 peaches with the peel on and arrange the slices in a circular design starting at the center.





Sugar: sugar sweetens this cake and is creates the caramel that carmelizes and keeps the oranges in place. 





Almond flour: almond flour with all-purpose flour provides the structure for the cake. Almond flour is a moist flour that provides a subtle almond flavor and helps to keep the cake moist. 





Vanilla Extract: vanilla flavors the cake batter and helps complement the peaches' flavor.  





Cinnamon: a bit of cinnamon is added to the peaches and to the cake to provide a bit of warmth and flavor.





A collage showing the steps to make a peach upside down cake.





How to make this recipe:





  1. Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter or oil the paper.
  2. Arrange the sliced peaches over the parchment, starting at the center and working your way out. 
  3. Make the caramel by combining 1/4 cup water with 1/2 cup sugar. Stir to combine and then heat over medium-high heat until it turns amber.
  4.  Remove from heat, add the 1 tablespoon bourbon, and pour evenly over the peach slices. 
  5. Make the cake batter by beating the butter and 3/4 cup sugar, then add in the eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. 
  6. Whisk together the flours and baking powder and then slowly beat it into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter over the peach slices and smooth the surface.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick or knife comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool before turning it out. 





A collage showing the steps to make a peach upside down cake. The last steps.





The caramel:





There are several types of caramel that upside down cakes typically use. In this one, I use actual caramel like you would make to make caramel candy. Some recipes melt sugar and butter together, while others just use a brown sugar mixture to caramelize the fruit. I have tried all of these, and this method of making actual caramel and then pouring it over the fruit has created the best results. It is slightly harder because caramel can burn very fast, so you have to keep a close eye on the mixture and move quickly once it's ready.





peach upside down cake cut into three slices on brown sheet paper.





Tricks for a perfect bourbon peach upside-down cake:





There are a few tricks that make making this little cake really easy!





  1. Use a cake pan, not a springform pan. If you use a springform pan, the wonderful caramel will leak out all over your oven.
  2. Line your pan with parchment paper and then butter or oil the parchment. Caramel is very sticky, so to ensure that your beautiful fruit topping stays intact, line the pan with parchment so it can be easily removed. 
  3. Watch the caramel. Caramel is very particular, once it's on the heat, it cant be stirred, and it goes from underdone, to ready, to burnt very fast. So watch it very closely. 
  4. Test it with a toothpick or knife before taking it out of the oven. Since you are baking cake batter on top of a liquidy mixture, it can need some extra baking time. 










FAQ's





What is an upside down cake? 
Upside down cakes are made by lining a cake pan with a mixture of fruit like peaches, pineapple, or banana and caramel; then, the cake batter is baked on top of that mixture. Once the cake is baked, it is flipped upside down to remove the pan and display the gorgeous fruit topping.
 
 
How to store this recipe? 
This recipe will keep stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature.
 
 





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  1. 4-5 peaches cored and cut into wedges. Leave the skin on.
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  2. 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
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  4. 3 eggs
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  5. 1 cup all-purpose flour
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  6. 1/4 cup almond flour
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  2. Line a 9-inch cake pan (do not use a springform) with parchment paper and butter the paper.
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  3. Arrange the peaches over the parchment, starting at the center and working your way out. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp cinnamon over the peaches.
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  4. Make the caramel by combining 1/4 cup water with 1/2 cup sugar. Stir to combine and then heat over medium-high heat until it turns light brown. Do not stir the mixture while it is heating (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and quickly add 1 tablespoon bourbon and pour evenly over the peaches.
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  5. Make the cake batter by beating the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in the eggs 1 at a time, then beat in the vanilla and 2 tablespoons bourbon.
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  6. Whisk together the flours, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 tsp cinnamon and then slowly beat it into the batter.
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  7. Pour the batter over the peaches and smooth the surface.
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  9. Let the cake cool for 15-30 minutes before turning it out. 
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Easy Classic Pimm's Cup Recipe


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This easy classic Pimm's Cup recipe is a seriously refreshing cocktail that combines the gin-based fruit liqueur Pimm's with lemon soda and fresh fruit. 





This cocktail is light, fruity, and feels like a dressed-up and more botanical lemonade! It's perfect for summer and is best enjoyed out in the sun.





Overhead angle shot of two glasses of Pimm's Cups on a brown table surrounded by flowers





Why you will love this cocktail:





Pimm's Cup is served everywhere in England during the summer months, with good reason; it's sweet, fruity, and refreshing! The Pimm's recipe is a closely guarded secret, but it is gin and fruit-based and tastes like a fruity gin syrup. 





To me, this cocktail feels like a lemonade sangria, and I love a good sangria. Just check out this Grapefruit Rosé Sangria.





Pimm's Cup Ingredients lined up against a wall.





Key Ingriedients: 





Pimm's No. 1 - this Brtish gin and fruit-based liqueur is the cocktail's base.





Lemon Juice - fresh lemon juice cuts the sweetness of the liqueur. 





Sprite or Sparkling Lemonade - this gives the cocktail its sweet lemony, and fizzy goodness. For the recipe, I used Sprite but feel free to use sparkling lemonade as well.





A collage showing how to make a Pimm's Cup.





How To Make This Recipe:





This recipe is so simple to make; it's as easy as mixing all the ingredients together and serving!





  1. Add the Pimm's to a mixing glass.
  2. Followed by the lemon juice.
  3. Add in the Sprite or sparkling lemonade.
  4. Pour into a glass with ice and sliced strawberries and cucumbers.





Close up shot of a glass with Pimm's and sliced strawberries and cucumbers.





Tips and tricks:





This recipe is so easy and classic, but there are a few tricks that you can do to adjust the recipe to your liking. 





  1. Make a pitcher for a Pimm's Punch that serves a group. This recipe serves two, so for a pitcher with eight drinks, do 12 ounces Pimm's, 4 ounces lemon juice, and 6 cups Sprite. Don't forget to add loads of garnishes!
  2. Switch up your garnishes! Lemons, oranges, and blackberries are also delicious in this cocktail. 





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  3. Add in the Sprite or sparkling lemonade.
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  4. Pour into a glass with ice and sliced strawberries and cucumbers.
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French 95 AKA a French 75 with Bourbon


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This champagne and bourbon cocktail is the perfect way to add a bit of celebration to your bourbon! A French 95 combines bourbon, champagne, lemon juice, and simple syrup and is a fun twist on the French 75.





Adding bubbles to your bourbon is the perfect way to add a bit of celebration to the spirit!





A French 95 in a coup glass garnished with a dried orange slice.





Why you will love this recipe:





This is the perfect cocktail if you are someone who loves both champagne and bourbon! The bourbon adds a bit of warmth and spice to the champagne, and lemon juice brightens up both spirits. 





Looking for more bourbon cocktails?! This Mint Julep is also fabulous!





Ingredients for a French 95 on a brown table.





Key Ingredients:





Bourbon or whiskey: this is an alcohol-forward cocktail, so using premium spirits is key! I used a good mellow bourbon, Woodford Reserve, but any premium bourbon will do!





Champagne: this cocktail is equal parts champagne and bourbon, and while you could use prosecco or cava, it is a French 95, so French champagne is best for the theme!





Lemon Juice: Lemon juice brights both champagne and bourbon.





Simple Syrup: two dashes of bitters adds balance to the cocktail. 





Collage showing how to make a French 95.





How to make this recipe:





This is a simple recipe and comes together in a pinch! 





  1. Add 1/2 ounce lemon juice to a champagne flute or coupe glass.
  2. Followed 1-ounce simple syrup.
  3. Add 2 ounces bourbon.
  4. Top with 2 ounces of champagne. 





A French 95 in a coup glass garnished with a dried orange slice.





FAQ's





What makes a French 95? 
A French 95 is based on the cocktail French 75, which is comprised of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. This version swaps the gin for bourbon or whiskey.
 
 
What bourbon is best for this recipe? 
I used Woodford Reserve for this recipe; Angels Envy and Four Roses Small Batch are other good options.
 
 





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This champagne and bourbon cocktail is the perfect way to add a bit of celebration to your bourbon! A French 95 combines bourbon, champagne, lemon juice, and simple syrup and is a fun twist on the French 75.

			

		

	
			

	
			

			

				

					
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  • 2 ounces champagne
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  1. Add 1/2 ounce lemon juice to a champagne flute or coupe glass.
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  2. Followed 1-ounce simple syrup.
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  3. Add 2 ounces bourbon.
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  4. Top with 2 ounces of champagne. 
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Bourbon Peach Old Fashioned


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This sweet and warm bourbon peach old-fashioned is a delicious summer twist on the traditional old-fashioned. A lovely peach liqueur is combined with delicious bourbon and orange bitters. Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint!





This is the perfect twist on the old-fashioned for summer!





Two glasses of peach old fashioned's on a brown table with peach slices of to the sides.





Why you will love this recipe:





This is the perfect simple cocktail for summer if you are a fan of bourbon and peaches. I am a huge bourbon fan, and this is an alcohol-forward cocktail that truly celebrates the quality of the spirits used. 





This is the perfect cocktail to use your premium bourbon in! It dresses it up for summer but is still bourbon forward. 





Looking for more bourbon cocktails?! This Mint Julep is also fabulous!





Ingredients for a peach old fashioned lined up on a brown table.





Key Ingredients:





Bourbon or whiskey: this is an alcohol-forward cocktail, so using premium spirits is key; I used my favorite bourbon that I usually drink neat, Willet Pot Still. But any premium bourbon will do!





Peach liqueur: same goes for the peach liqueur; using a high-quality liqueur is essential to compliment the bourbon. I use Mathilde in this recipe. 





Orange Bitters: two dashes of bitters adds balance to the cocktail. 





Ice: use a slow-melting large ice cube to reduce the amount of water that melts into the cocktail. 





Collage showing how to make a peach old fashioned.





How to make this recipe:





This is a simple recipe and comes together in a pinch! 





  1. Add 2 ounces bourbon to an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Followed by 1 ounce of peach liqueur.
  3. Add 2 dashes of orange bitters.
  4. Stir, and then add ice.
  5. Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint, and enjoy!





Two old fashioned's on a brown table, with peach slices, and a handle of bourbon in the background. 





FAQ's 





What makes an Old Fashioned? 
An Old Fashioned is traditionally made by muddling sugar and bitters together and then adding bourbon and garnishing with an orange slice and a cocktail cherry. This peach version omits the sugar and adds peach liqueur.
 
 
What bourbon is best for this recipe? 
I used Willet Pot Still Reserve for this recipe, but Woodford Reserve, Angels Envy, and Four Roses Small Batch are other good options.
 
 





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  2. Add 1 ounce of peach liqueur.
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  3. Add 2 dashes of orange bitters.
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  4. Stir, and then add ice.
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  5. Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint, and enjoy!
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Peach Bourbon Slush


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This peach bourbon slush is the perfect drink for when you are craving refreshing and fruity bourbon slushies! Frozen peaches and peach liqueur make this slushie absolutely bursting with fresh peach flavor! 





A little fresh thyme also balances and enhances the flavor to make this the best peach cocktail!





Bourbon peach slush in a coup glass garnished with fresh thyme on a brown table.





Why you will love this recipe:





Summer cocktails are the best cocktails, and frozen peaches mean that you can make this year-round! 





Bourbon slushies are a big deal during summer here in Kentucky, and there are so many wonderful flavors available all summer, but my absolute favorite are the peach ones! 





Peach and bourbon are the perfect pairing; their sweetness perfectly compliments each other.





Looking for more summer cocktails!? Check out these rose grapefruit sangria and limoncello spritz recipes!





Ingredients for the cocktail lined up on a brown table.





Key Ingredients:





Bourbon: a sweet or smooth bourbon is perfect for this slush. Use a good medium to top tier bourbon; this is not the time to use a cheap one. My gotos are Woodford Reserve, Angeles Envy, and Buffalo Trace. 





Frozen Peaches: frozen peaches are best for achieving a smooth frozen texture. Fresh peaches will make more of a bourbon peach smoothie (which also sounds great!).





Peach Liqueur: a little liqueur adds a more concentrated peach flavor to the cocktail. Using a high-quality peach liqueur ensures the best peach flavor. I used Drillaud for this recipe, but Mathilde is also wonderful!





Ginger Beer: ginger beer adds a little subtle flavor and adds enough liquid to the cocktail so that the cocktail is able to blend smoothly. 





Thyme: fresh thyme deepens the flavor of the peaches and gives just a slightly earthy flavor to the cocktail that gives it a sophisticated edge and sets this recipe above all the others. 





Collage showing how to make a bourbon peach slush.





Step by step instructions:





This is so easy to make! This recipe is for one cocktail, but use the multiplier tool in the recipe card to make a pitcher!





  1. Add the frozen peaches to a blender.
  2. Add in the bourbon, liqueur, ginger beer, and lemon juice.
  3. Sprinkle in the fresh thyme.
  4. Top off with ice.
  5. Blend until smooth!





Close up of Bourbon peach slush in a coup glass garnished with fresh thyme on a brown table.





Tips for success:





  • Use frozen peaches. Using fresh ones will make more of a smoothie than a slushie. 
  • Use good quality bourbon and peach liqueur for the best and more authentic flavor. 
  • Add more ginger beer if the cocktail isn't blending well.





FAQ: 





Can I use fresh or frozen peaches? 
Only frozen peaches will do for a slush, fresh ones will make more of a smoothie.
 
 
What bourbon is best to use for a bourbon slush? 
Use a good medium to top tier bourbon; this is not the time to use a cheap one. My gotos are Woodford Reserve, Angeles Envy, and Buffalo Trace.
 
 





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  • 2 ounces bourbon
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  • 1/2 cup ginger beer
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  • 1 ounce peach liqueur
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  • 1 tsp lemon juice
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  • 1 cup ice
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  • 1/ 2 tsp fresh thyme
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  1. Add the frozen peaches to a blender.
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  2. Add in the bourbon, liqueur, ginger beer, and lemon juice.
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  3. Sprinkle in the fresh thyme.
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  4. Top off with ice.
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  5. Blend until smooth!
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Fresh Coconut Pineapple Margarita


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This tropical and sweet coconut pineapple margarita will transport you right to vacation. This cocktail is loaded with fresh pineapple juice, coconut cream, fresh lime juice, and good tequila!





This is the perfect drink for you if you want a fresh, fruity, and coconut-y cocktail! All the sweetness comes from the cold-pressed pineapple juice, coconut cream, and just a hint of agave, no overly sweet margaritas here! It's then garnished with toasted coconut for more tropical flare!





Pineapple coconut margarita garnished with pineapple, lime, and pineapple leafs on a brown table.





Why you will love this recipe:





I love margaritas, but I often find that they are way too sweet. I much prefer a margarita that tastes mostly of fresh fruit and has just enough sweetener to complement the flavor of the fruit in the margarita. 





So in this recipe, there is no sweet orange liqueur, just a hint of agave and coconut to sweeten it. This leaves the drink tasting mostly of fresh coconut and pineapple.





If you love margaritas, check out these recipes for grapefruit margaritas and spicy pineapple margaritas.





Ingredients for the margarita lined up against a wall.





Key ingredients:





Blanco Tequila: the trick to a good margarita is good ingredients, so use good tequila- my favorites are Casamigos and Espolòn's Blanco. But here is a great list if you want more recommendations. Bonus points if you get one with notes of citrus. 





Fresh Cold-Pressed Pineapple Juice: you can use any type of pineapple juice you like, but I find that fresh cold-pressed tastes best! Just look for fresh pineapple juice with no added sweeteners.





Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar: this cocktail has just a bit of sweetener to perfectly balance and complement the pineapple juice. You can use agave, simple syrup, or even honey, whatever you have on hand. 





Lime Juice: no margarita is complete without lime juice!





Coconut Cream: coconut cream is thicker than coconut milk because it has less water, making it have a higher concentration of coconut flavor. 





Shaved Coconut: quickly toast the coconut in a saucepan for a sweet and delicious rim for this margarita!





collage showing how to make a coconut pineapple margarita.





How to make this recipe:





This is so easy to make, and if you are in a rush, feel free to skip the toasted coconut, but it adds a wonderful effect. 





  1. Start by toasting the shaved coconut by heating it in a saucepan on medium heat until lightly browned. Rim your margarita glass in agave, and then dip it into the toasted coconut.
  2. Then add the tequila, lime juice, agave, and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  
  3. Strain the coconut cream to ensure there are no lumps. 
  4. And the coconut cream to the shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Add ice, followed by pineapple juice, lime juice, and tequila.
  5. Shake for 10 seconds, then strain over ice into the coconut rimmed glass. 





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Tips and tricks for success:





  • If your shaved shards are too long, simply crush them with your hands before toasting.
  • Use agave to rim your glass to ensure that the coconut sticks. 
  • If you want even more spice, you can rim the edge of the glass with tajín!
  • Really shake your margarita in the cocktail shaker to get a nice foam top.
  • Garnish with pineapple and lime slices.





Pineapple coconut margarita garnished with pineapple, lime, and pineapple leafs on a brown table with shaved coconut.





FAQ:





Can I make this margarita into a pitcher? 
Yes! Just use the tool in the recipe card and multiply the recipe by how many margaritas you want to fill in your pitcher. Add it all the pitcher and stir!
 
 





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  2. 1/2 ounce lime juice
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  3. 1 ounce stained cream of coconut
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  4. 4 ounces pineapple juice
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  5. 2 ounces tequila
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  1. Start by toasting the shaved coconut by heating it in a saucepan on medium heat until lightly browned. Rim your margarita glass in agave, and then dip it into the toasted coconut.
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  2. Then add the tequila, lime juice, agave, and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  
    3. 

  3. Strain the coconut cream to ensure there are no lumps. 
    4. 

  4. And the coconut cream to the shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Add ice, followed by pineapple juice, lime juice, and tequila.
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  5. Shake for 10 seconds, then strain over ice into the coconut rimmed glass. 
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  • Use agave to rim your glass to ensure that the coconut sticks. 
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  • If you want even more spice, you can rim the edge of the glass with tajín!
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  • Really shake your margarita in the cocktail shaker to get a nice foam top.
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  • Garnish with pineapple and lime slices.
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Refreshing Limoncello Spritz


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This refreshing and bubbly limoncello spritz combines the fresh and sweet Italian lemon flavor of limoncello with the sparkling wonderfulness of prosecco!





This is the perfect cocktail recipe for when you want a light, effervescent, and sweet lemon refresher!





Limoncello spritz in a wine glass with two smaller glasses off to the side. Lemon slices and thyme sprigs are in the glasses and a lemon branch dangles overhead.





Why you will love this recipe:





This is the perfect cocktail when you want an alternative to the other famous Italian spritz, the beautifully orange Aperol Spritz, and if you love lemon!





This recipe has the perfect balance of sparkling wine to liqueur and has just a splash of sparkling water to ensure it is totally refreshing.





This is also the perfect cocktail for you if you are a devoted fan of lemon-flavored cocktails and treats. I am a huge lemon person, especially ones with Italian flavors and influences; just check out these lemon, rosemary, and thyme cupcakes!





What is limoncello? 





Limoncello is an Italian liqueur that is produced in southern Italy, specifically around the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento. It's made from the zest of Sorrento Lemons (which, if you've ever been to the Amalfi Coast, you have seen how huge and gorgeous these lemons are), highly concentrated ethanol or vodka, and a bit of sugar. And fun fact, it's the second most popular in Italy, right behind Campari.





Limoncello ingredients lined up agains a brown wall.





Key Ingredients:





Limoncello: use a high-quality limoncello, or if you have the time and are crafty, you can make your own. The flavor of the liqueur really comes through, so using a tasty liqueur is key!





Processo or sparkling wine: the limoncello is mellowed by the chilled wine, making it a really refreshing cocktail. Use any sparkling wine you like, but I always use prosecco to keep with this spritz Italian roots. 





Sparkling water or club soda: I prefer sparkling water to soda and think it works especially well in this recipe, but feel free to use it if you like club soda. 





Garnishes: I garnish with fresh lemon slices and thyme, but fresh mint is also a wonderful choice. 





Collage showing the steps to make limoncello spritzer





How to make this recipe:





A spritz is so easy to make and requires minimal equipment; you just need a wine glass and a cocktail stirrer. 





  1. Add ice to a large wine glass. 
  2. Pour in 1 ounce limoncello.
  3. Add in 6 ounces prosecco. 
  4. Followed by 1 ounce of sparkling water. 
  5. Add your garnishes and enjoy!





Tips for success:





  • Chill your liqueur in the freezer
  • Have your wine chilled and ready
  • Use small ice; I find that large block ice isn't as good as crushed ice in spritzes. 
  • Use a large wine glass with enough room to accommodate the ingredients, ice, and garnishes. 





Closer shot showing the lemon and thyme on top of the cocktail.





You can make your own limoncello!





You can make your own limoncello at home with local lemons! The Kitchn has a great article on how to make it, but you just need lemons, vodka, and sugar!





FAQ's:





What's the best way to drink limoncello? 
Limoncello is an aperitif, aperitivo, or digestive and can be sipped by the ounce before or after meals, or mixed into cocktails for a treat!
 
 
What's a limoncello spritz taste like? 
Limoncello tastes like sweet lemon candy, and when combined with sparkling wine, it tastes like a refreshing lemon wine!
 
 





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  1. Add ice to a large wine glass. 
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  2. Pour in the limoncello.
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  3. Add in the prosecco. 
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  4. Followed by the sparkling water. 
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  5. Add your garnishes and enjoy!
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  • Chill your liqueur in the freezer
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  • Have your wine chilled and ready
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  • Use small ice; I find that large block ice isn't as good as crushed ice in spritzes. 
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  • Use a large wine glass with enough room to accommodate the ingredients, ice, and garnishes. 
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