GourmetGrrl Bites

Forget the pumpkin mousse (or the kid’s candy stash); this year serve the grown-ups a pumpkin-inspired cocktail instead. Bourbon, maple syrup, and pumpkin–festive yet classic flavors, and it’s perfect right through Thanksgiving. PUMPKIN OLD-FASHIONED 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree 1½ ounces bourbon 1 ounce maple syrup ½ ounce Grand Marnier Dash orange bitters Orange peel twist, [...]

The end of peach season means saying goodbye to Bellinis and hello to another sparkling cocktail. We were desperate for a new sparkling cocktail to serve at brunch and holiday soirees but apples just wouldn’t do. With pears coming into season we grabbed pear nectar and our favorite sparkling Italian dessert wine and voila—a sparkling [...]

Even if you don’t like vodka, just saying “Moscow Mule” makes this a go-to summer cocktail.

There’s something about sipping a refreshing cocktail on a weekend afternoon to welcome the spring sunshine that we can’t resist. This cucumber-gin concoction is from one of our favorite New York City haunts, Eleven Madison Park; amazingly, it’s just as tasty without the booze. The Madison Parksider Ice 6 cucumber segments, cut into 1-inch cubes, [...]

This festive cocktail will get you in the mood for the holidays. (And if it doesn’t, nothing will.) POMEGRANATE MARGARITAS 4 ounces white tequila 2 ounces limeade (fresh if possible) 1/2 cup pomegranate juice Fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, limeade, and pomegranate juice. Shake and pour into highball glasses [...]