Recipes

The Girl Scout

If you are one of the many people that truly enjoy the taste of a thin mint Girl Scout cookie – give this delicious drink recipe a try! Girl Scout cookie season may only come once a year but don’t wait a year to enjoy the taste of a thin mint. Bremer’s Wine and Liquor carries these ingredients all year around. Ingredients 1 oz crème de menthe 1 oz white chocolate liqueur 2 oz chocolate-flavored vodka 1 oz half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon mint extract (optional for more minty taste) 1-2 handfuls of chocolate…

Corned Beef and Cabbage paired with Riesling, Chianti or Cotes du Rhone

One of the most popular Irish dinners is corned beef and cabbage. While some may prefer to drink an iced-cold beer with their corned beef, true-blue wine lovers would rather not. Corned beef and cabbage is a difficult meal to pair with wine. There are so many factors to consider. Do you lean toward the traditional “what to drink with Irish meals” wine?  Or do you lean toward a wine that pairs best with the foods themselves – the saltiness of the red meat and the overpowering spices and cabbage?…

The Shamrocker

This simple yet fruity cocktail recipe from Sauza Hornitos Tequila will bring out your inner rock star this St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t worry if you are missing some of these ingredients, Bremer’s carries them all as well as alternate brands. Try it; because if you aren’t Irish, you can shamROCK-it like you are. Ingredients 1 part Hornitos Plata Tequila 1 part Melon liqueur 1/2 part  Triple Sec Splash of OJ

Mardi Gras King Cake Jelly Shots

Bring the festivities of Mardi Gras to your home! Serve these fun and delicious Mardi Gras shots during your Fat Tuesday celebration. Are you looking for an idea for a themed party? Think “Mardi Gras” and serve these! These shots are bound to taste as colorful and lively as they look! This recipe will take about 10 minutes to prep and 3 hours to make. Serves 12. Ingredients 12 glass or plastic shot glasses (2 oz.) 1 3/4 cup prepared lemonade 4 envelopes plain gelatin 1 1/4 cups cake-flavored vodka 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed…

French Kiss Martini

Bremer’s is always looking for hot, new drinks to share with our customers and this drink sounds too delicious to not share. We stumbled upon this great recipe from the blog of Mr. and Mrs. P. for the French Kiss Martini. They way we see it, with a name like “French Kiss”- it must be unforgettable! This recipe makes 2. So you can make one for yourself, and one for yourself…or you can share the second. You decide! Ingredients 1 oz vodka 1 oz Chambord (raspberry liqueur) 1/2 oz Cointreau (orange…

Snow Day Hot Chocolate

It’s appropriate to have a go-to drink for a blustery Northern New York snow day; one for the children that can easily be modified for the parents. Of course, for the children you will substitute the Whipped Cream Vodka , for ole’ fashion whipped cream. This drink is warm and delightful, when the weather is a tad frightful! Ingredients 1 winter snow day 1 packet of hot chocolate mix or [2 1/2 c. whole milk 2 c. half and half 6 Tbs. cocoa powder 10 Tbs. sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla…

Cranberry and Orange Scones

Ingredients For Scones: 2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt zest from 1 orange 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 large egg 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 heaping cup frozen cranberries1 optional: 1 Tablespoon heavy cream and coarse sugar For Orange Glaze: 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar 2-3 Tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh orange juice

Korbel Holiday Honey

When you combine Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey with this sparkling wine, the combination is one for even the “bubbly” nay-sayers to change their ways. Mixing this dry sparkly, with the sweet, heavy flavor of Jack’s Daniel’s Tennessee Honey is a simple way to add a little natural finish and “sting” to your average glass of wine. Ingredients 1 oz. Jacks Daniel’s® Tennessee Honey 4 oz. Korbel Brut

Maker’s Mark Eggnog

Let’s talk Eggnog. It’s a family favorite during the Holidays. Think of the memories you have made while sitting in front of your tree, snuggled up tight with the children, with a glass of eggnog in hand. It’s a classic holiday drink that everyone can enjoy. It’s rich, smooth and creamy and can be served warm or cold, non-alcoholic or  with a splash of your favorite bourbon or whiskey. Make your mark this holiday with one of our favorite adult Eggnog recipes from our friends at Maker’s Mark! Ingredients 1…

Pairing Wine with Chocolate

Two things you think would go great together sometimes don’t, which is the case with wine and chocolate. Actually, though, pairing wine and chocolate together can be done, often with delectable results. It’s simply that different types of chocolate require different types of wine – there is no “one size fits all” solution. So how can you know whether or not your wine is going to be a delicious addition to your chocolate dessert – or whether it will make your meal end on a sour note? Here are a…