The Ranting Cook

I've been coming up with different drinks and dishes to use all the wonderful herbs I planted this year. Fresh mint is so much better...

They don’t call them simple syrups for nothing; these are so simple to make and they payoff is delicious. Not only will you have an easy...

I call this sunshine in a bottle. Sweet, boozy sunshine. If you’ve never had a sip of the Italian lemon liqueur known as limoncello,...

This drink is even better if you make it with my homemade Limoncello!  It tastes like summer. Ingredients: 2 oz Limoncello 2 oz Triple...

Um what? You love me? Wait until after you drink it, you'll be willing me your first born lol. INGREDIENTS: Lemon wedge, for rimming...

INGREDIENTS: 3 oz Rum 1 Cup Blueberries 1 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice Splashes of Triple Sec INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all with ice in a blender....

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) silver tequila 3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) triple sec 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons)...

There's nothing quite as refreshing as a pitcher of Spanish Sangria shared with friends on a hot summer day. Personally I enjoy pretty...

I stopped in at a local eatery here in Fort McMurray called Chez Max. If you haven’t had the pleasure of 1) eating their amazing food or...

Calling all watermelon lovers. Oh yeah, all you tequila lovers can join us too! INGREDIENTS: 2 oz Tequila 4 oz Watermelon Chopped and...

There’s nothing more annoying than when a recipe calls for a half or a cup of buttermilk.  If you buy a carton you usually end up...

After this crazy week in the news I need a drink or ten... INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 ounces gin 1 ounce Cointreau (orange liqueur) 3/4 ounce...

"Terri, have you been drinking?" Me: "No, I just ate a bowl of grapes...😬" INGREDIENTS: 2 lb. green grapes 1 bottle prosecco 4 oz....

First off, start with a good vodka would you? It will make a huge difference I promise! Although this recipe is for a jalapeño infused...

You don't really need a recipe for regular iced coffee cubes. I mean how hard is it to pour extra coffee into ice cube trays and freeze...

It's cherry season and what better way to enjoy them than in this Cherry Bourbon Old Fashioned drink sitting on your deck in the summer...

The perfect drink for a hot summer day.  A little sweet, a little bitter. But not as bitter as your e, 'cause that would be bitter...😘...

If you're like me and you are allergic to shellfish that puts the kabosh on the enjoyment of Caesars completely. I don't mean "hives"...

This ones for my friend Dina. She says she only likes the classic version but I'm working on that :) Ingredients: 2 lemongrass stalks,...

This is like that sweet sexy cousin of your best friend. If your best friend is a margarita... Ingredients: 2 oz Tequila 1/2 oz Triple...