My husband has a penchant for making unusual drinks. He had read an article online about a rosemary infused cocktail and was set on trying it. As it went, he forgot the exact recipe; only remembering specifically that it called for Rosemary Simple Syrup.

After some experimentation, he came up with this refreshingly herbal cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz premium vodka
• 1 oz premium gin
• 1 shot of rosemary simple syrup
• Citrus Soda (like Sprite or 7up)

Directions:

In a rocks glass, pour vodka, gin, and simple syrup over ice and stir until chilled. Top off the glass with the citrus soda. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, if you wish.

My husband has taken up making his own beer as a hobby. He’s been using the Mr. Beer kits and has had many successes. His latest batch has been a huge hit with family and friends. The 8 liters he made were gone in a flash, much to his dismay. However, he had the foresight to right down his recipe, which he gladly agreed to share with me.

These instructions assume you will be using the Mr. Beer kits, so please reference the brewing guide for the standard process of brewing your own beer. These instructions are guidelines for tweaking the process to make Pate’s Pale Ale.

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Ingredients:

• ½ oz. rose flavored syrup
• 1 oz. premium vodka
• ice
• club soda (if making a cocktail)

Serves 1

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