Spiced Candy Apple Martini

Sweet and spicy

Spiced Candy Apple Martini 

Ingredients

2 ounces apple vodka

1 ounce cinnamon schnapps 

1 ounce apple cider 

1/2 ounce simple syrup 

Cinnamon sugar, for rim
Apple slice, for garnish

Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions

Moisten the rim of a martini glass with a apple cider or simple syrup and dip into cinnamon-sugar mix. Ser aside.

In a cocktail shaker, combine ice cubes, apple vodka, cinnamon schnapps, apple cider and simple syrup. Shake until well chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

Kissed Caramel Apple Cider

Smooth and sweet 

Kissed Caramel Apple Cider

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces caramel vodka

4 ounces apple cider

⦁ Apple slices, for garnish

Directions

Fill a rocks glass with ice, Add the caramel vodka and apple cider. Stir gently to mix.

Garnish with apple slices.

Fall Margarita

A hint of maple gives this margarita a smooth fall feel. 

Fall Margarita 

Ingredients

2 ounces tequila 

1 ounce lime juice

1 ounce apple cider

1/2 ounce orange liqueur

1/2 ounce maple syrup 

Cinnamon sugar, for rim

Apple slices, for garnish 

Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions 

Wet the rim of a rocks glass with lime juice and dip it into ground cinnamon, set aside

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, apple cider, orange liqueur and maple syrup.  Add ice to the shaker and shake until well chilled. 

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick if desired. 

Caramel Apple Cocktail

Smooth cocktail with a candy apple flavor

Caramel Apple Cocktail

Ingredients
2 ounces apple cider
1 ounce caramel vodka
1/2 ounce butterscotch schnapps
Caramel sauce, for drizzle
Apple slice, for garnish

Directions
Drizzle caramel around the rim or inside a rocks glass. Set aside.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add apple cider, caramel vodka and butterscotch schnapps. Shake until well chilled. Strain mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an apple slice.

Coconut Lavender Martini

Sweet, creamy and potent

Coconut Lavender Martini

Ingredients
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce coconut cream
1 ounce lavender syrup

Directions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, coconut cream and lavender syrup. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a martini glass.

Velvet Rose Martini

A pretty pink cocktail with a light floral flavor.

Velvet Rose Martini 

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka 
1/2 teaspoon rose water

1 ounce simple syrup 

1 ounce cranberry juice

1/2 ounce lemon juice 

Edible rose petal or sugared rim for garnish

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, rose water, simple syrup, cranberry juice and lemon juice. Shake  until well chilled. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with an edible rose petal or a sugared rim.

Pork Schnitzel with Dijon Gravy

A quick and tasty recipe for a hearty meal.

Pork Schnitzel with Dijon Gravy  

Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops 
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, divided use
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter 
1 cup chicken broth 
1/2 cup heavy cream 
2 tablespoons Dijon 
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  

Directions
Pound the pork chops to about 1/4-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with eggs and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and paprika. Coat each pork chop in flour, dip in egg and press into the breadcrumb mixture.  

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each pork schnitzel for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Set aside and keep warm.  

In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking constantly. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon and Worcestershire. Simmer until thickened.  Pour the gravy over the schnitzel to serve.