Recipe – Limonito I created this recipe specifically for my homemade limoncello and for you, Dark Surf Nightly readers! 2 ounces chilled limoncello 12 fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup club soda Pour chilled limoncello into a glass (e.g. lowball glass, old fashioned glass, rocks glass, short tumbler). Place mint leaves in glass … Read Entire Post
Limoncello is crisp, fragrant and the color of sunshine. It’s a great way to get a dash of summer brightness without the UV rays. Serve it after dinner or anytime really. Recipe – Limoncello 10 lemons (regular lemons or Meyer lemons) 750 ml vodka (preferably 80 proof; e.g. Skyy Vodka) 3 … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Apricot Brandy 12 fresh apricots 600 ml brandy 8 ounces ultrafine sugar (a.k.a. baker’s sugar or caster sugar) Chop apricots into small pieces. Crack open stones (pits) to obtain the kernels. Place chopped apricots and whole kernels in a jar. Add brandy and sugar, making sure the fruit is covered. Seal jar and … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Apricot Vodka 2 1/4 cups vodka (preferably 80 proof; e.g. Skyy Vodka) 3/4 pound fresh apricots, chopped 1 vanilla bean (whole) 1 cup sugar 1 cup water cheesecloth 1 empty clean 750-ml bottle with cap, or jar with lid In a large glass bowl, combine vodka, apricots and vanilla bean (use … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Crab Salad in Avocados 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 8 ounces crabmeat 2 medium avocados (halved, pitted and removed from peels) Stir together all ingredients (except avocados) in medium bowl. Season … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Mojito Shots 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons + 3/4 teaspoon powdered unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (alternatives: you can use 1 cup fresh lime juice for a stronger lime flavor, or 1/2 cup fresh lime juice for a stronger mint flavor) 1 cup fresh mint … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Baja Fish Tacos When I can’t find a decent Baja-style fish taco, I make my own. You can, too. Here’s my recipe: White sauce: Whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup plain yogurt. Refrigerate until serving. (Or you can use only mayonnaise, which is Baja street-vendor style). … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Killer Guacamole 4 ripe medium avocados ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 green onions, sliced (include onion and most of green tops) 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, minced (approx. 1 medium jalapeno pepper) 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1 medium tomato, seeded and … Read Entire Post
