Dereniówka, is a type of Polish nalewka made from cornus mas (dogwood). It, among other nalewkas, were popular in noble manors of 17th CE Poland. Dereniówka belongs to the family of fruit nalewkas, such as orzechówka, wiśniówka, and porzeczkówka. These…
Shashlik (Russian шашлык from Turkic shishlik < shish “rod, skewer”) is a dish of usually mostly meat roasted over open fire on skewers. Russians seem to have borrowed making shashliks from peoples of Caucasus mountains, and shashliks have become a…
Coffee liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage made with distilled spirits and flavored with coffee. Making it at home allows you to customize the flavor and sweetness to your liking. Ingredients 4 cups strong brewed coffee (cold) 2 cups granulated…
A Long Island iced tea is a mixed cocktail originating in the prohibition era and made popular in New York speakeasies. Despite its name, the drink does not contain any tea whatsoever. Ingredients ¼ part vodka ¼ part white rum…
Ingredients Crust ½ cup white granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla 2½ cups (12 ounces) bread flour 2 roasted red bell peppers, packed in oil Filling 10 ounces milk chocolate, cut into pieces…
Italian limoncello recipe. Ingredients 15 lemons 4 cups superfine sugar 2 fifths (1.5 litres total) 100 proof vodka 5 cups water Procedure Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any residue of pesticides or wax.…
The French martini is a cocktail served in two forms, sometimes referred to as “classic” and “modern.” The modern form is presented here. Ingredients 4 parts vodka 1 part pineapple juice 1 part Chambord (or other raspberry/blackberry liqueur) 2 maraschino…