In a double Old Fashioned glass combine mint and syrup, mashing mint with the back of a spoon to release flavor. Add remaining ingredients and enough ice to fill glass. Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Serve drink in double Old Fashioned glass.
Simple Syrup recipe: In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup completely. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.
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Lightly spray 12 cannoli tubes with spray oil.
advance of making the cannoli shells set the ricotta in
Prepare Cannoli Pastry Shells; set aside.
Chocolate Cannoli Shells:
In a medium
(Will fill 8 large cannoli):
Cream drained ricotta until
nd discard. Add the Ginger Simple Syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling
n a bowl to make cannoli dough. Wrap in plastic wrap
efrigerate.
To make the cannoli cream, whip the ricotta with
For the Parmesan cannoli: In a non stick skillet
ne corner. Pipe filling into cannoli shells so pumpkin filling extends
ith a third of the Cannoli filling. Top with the top
In a large bowl, beat ricotta, powdered sugar, cream, allspice and cinnamon until combined. Stir in lemon zest and chocolate chips. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large plain tip.
Fill brandy snap cannoli shells with cannoli filling. Coat ends in crushed pistachio.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and green peas. Microwave 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese until cheese melts.
Fill cannoli shells with mashed potato mixture, dividing evenly.
Spread bacon on a plate. Dip tips of cannoli into the bacon bits.
Place on serving platter.
xtract in a bowl. Whip cannoli cream until smooth using an
pizzas. Use half of the recipe for this calzone.
Preheat
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Measure in your simple syrup. I like about 1
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add all ingredients and mix well.
Lemon juice is according to taste. I only add about a teaspoon.
To prepare simple syrup:.
Mix equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan over low heat. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract. Whisk until well blended and cool. Refrigerate until ready use. (I generally make a large batch and add it to lemonade and tea).
Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepot, stir.
Place on high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.
Pour syrup through a strainer to remove spices.
Pour syrup into a jar with lid and store refrigerated. Shake before using.
Sangria: Combine wine, 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup, sparkling water, orange juice, and fruit slices. Stir briskly.
Serve over ice in large red wine glasses.
Simple syrup:
Start with the simple syrup. Mix sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar gets dissolved. Remove from heat and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Mojito:
Pour lime juice and simple syrup into a tall glass.
Add mint leaves and muddle it together.
Add rum and muddle a little more.
Add ice and a splash of soda.
Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lime.