!–paging_filter–pTrue, it seems like the holiday season begins earlier and earlier each year. But that just means it’s time to start crafting your homemade liqueurs to give as gifts (starting early ...

INGREDIENTS: • 3/4 pound granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean • 2 pounds tart cherries • 1 liter vodka PREPARATION: Place sugar, vanilla and cherries in a 1/2-gallon glass ...

crushed ice 1 ¼ oz. vodka lemonade, preferably freshly squeezed (for topping off) ½ oz. raspberry liqueur (such as Chambord) skewered honeydew melon balls 1. Fill a chilled highball glass with crushed ...

Maybe the problem started when chocolate tequila hit the shelves. Or cherry pie whiskey. Or all the crimes against vodka, flavoring the spirit with bubble gum, smoked salmon, wedding cake and more.

Combine a half cup of pomegranate juice, 1/4 cup of vodka, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur in a ...