The Ranting Cook

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

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 2) met the fantastic
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Garnish with orange slice, fresh cranberries, and fresh rosemary. #MoscowMule #bourbon #vodka #drinks #easyrecipes #fastrecipes #bestrecipes #homecooking #gingerbeer...

Calling all watermelon lovers. Oh yeah, all you tequila lovers can join us too! INGREDIENTS: 2 oz Tequila 4 oz Watermelon Chopped and seeded 1 oz Fresh Lime ...

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 throwing the rest out. This...

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 freshly-squeezed lime j...

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

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 vodka, you can make a ...

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 until solid. Then you...

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 sun. I sometimes repl...

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...😘 Ingredients: 4 oz Cit...

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" kind of allergic, I mea...

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

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 Sec 1/2 oz Fresh Lime ...

This smoothie is not only delicious but the turmeric can help if you have inflammation or arthritis 👍🏻 Freeze fruit in individual ziplocks and it's a fast,...

These Tropical Wine Slushies are SUPER quick and easy to make, and easy to customize with your favorite kinds of wine and frozen fruit. Just pop them all in ...

Don’t throw away those apple cores, fruit peels or juiced lemons and oranges. Save the planet and make them into a fruit infused simple syrup. They make a gr...

I recently made a homemade margarita mix as I really don't like the fake taste of the store bought ones – I had a bunch of wild low bush cranberries left so ...

In most circles it is agreed upon that a classic Margarita ingredients are tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. But the eternal question is how much of...

My love affair with the idea of martinis began the first time Sean Connery ordered one as the incredibly dashing James Bond. (Yes I'm that old). Iwas smitten...

Don’t throw out that rhubarb! There was no pivotal rhubarb-related moment from the dusty days of my childhood. In fact when my mom used to hand me a handful ...