Teas make great infusions for spirits as you might recall from an earlier post for Thai tea infused gin. It is one of the easiest infusions that you can try at home to get started and to give an extra little something to your cocktails. You have to be very careful with tea infusions however, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Vanilla
Getting crazy with Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter
You’re probably wondering where The Drunken Crane has been. Sorry folks, life got busy and although I was making plenty of cocktails at home I just didn’t have time to keep up with the blog. You’re about to see a whole lot of updates! I was absolutely obsessed with Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter for a … Continue reading
Vanilla infused Tequila Bee’s Knees
Trying out some things with the Vanilla infused Tequila I made. I thought it would work well in a variation on a Bee’s knees, and well I just love that drink in general. I made one version with the addition of a little orgeat (an almond syrup) and another with the addition of Falernum. Also … Continue reading
Vanilla infused Tequila
Another home infusion. Made a Vanilla infused Tequila that is going to make a mean Vanilla tequila Mai Tai (as inspired by Evelyn Chick formerly of UVA Wine Bar in Vancouver) Split 3 Vanilla beans lengthwise and left to sit for 3 days. Continue reading