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Summer in Madrid

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Summer in Madrid

Loosely based somewhere afloat in the Atlantic between a French 75 and an Aperol Spritz, I bring you Deep Summer. (And yes, our Ginger really did spend a summer in Madrid…)

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what you need

1oz strawberry simple syrup

1/2oz fresh lime juice

(optional) 1oz floral gin (I like The Botanist)

3-4oz prosecco

For strawberry simple syrup: 1 pint of strawberries and equal parts sugar to your water (so, 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar). 

how to make it

Combine strawberry simple, lime juice, and gin (if using) in a cocktail shaker with ample ice. SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE. Pour into a tall-stemmed champagne glass (the only kind) and top with prosecco. 

To make strawberry simple syrup: combine 1 pint of fresh strawberries (halved with tops removed) with equal parts water and sugar. Boil on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, remove from heat, allow to cool, and strain into a mason jar. Will keep in the fridge for several weeks. 

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Tequila Wiretap

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Tequila Wiretap

aka The Infante
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Something really crazy is happening… we are drinking tequila 💀 This cocktail is super unique. You want a clean, white tequila. It’s giving coconut and summer, but there is neither coconut nor summer in the cocktail. It is creamy without having any cream. You’d think the nutmeg would signal Christmas but it doesn’t (but it could…). This is one of the most enigmatic cocktails I have ever tasted. And it belongs… everywhere. 

what you need

for The Tequila Wiretap

*tasting notes of summer and getting into trouble in foreign countries

2oz white tequila (I used Casamigos)

1oz fresh lime juice

1oz orgeat syrup

1/2oz fresh blood orange juice

for the traditional Infante

*tasting notes of creamy July heat, a little bit like coconut even though there is none, and some say it tastes like soap (the same people who dislike cilantro…)

2oz white tequila (I used Casamigos)

1oz fresh lime juice

1oz orgeat syrup

1tsp rose water

how to make it

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ample ice. SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE. Pour into a little coup glass and top with some fresh grated nutmeg.

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Summer Sausage Orzo

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Summer Sausage Orzo

Well, we’ve done it. We’ve completed another legendary summer. From Yellow 2023 to substantial Gulf Stream boating, we have arrived back in Northern Virginia sunkissed, well-fed, and ready for a Virginian Fall. But before we say goodbye to the sunny season, I’ve got a collection of recipes for you that all share the theme of Deep Summer. We will end with one or two cocktails as a perfect segue into bourbon season. Perhaps you’ve still got a couple peaches rolling around. Maybe you’ve sun dried a tomato or two. These next few recipes are for you. We’ll start with date night Orzo. Then quickly move to dessert: oven-crisped almond peaches. 

So… it’s date night (oh no… you all know how my date nights go down). We are welcoming ourselves back to Virginia and into a swanky new condo in Arlington with a kitchen worthy of the Food Network. Our first Saturday Supper is right around the corner (#iykyk… the door is open, come cook with us!) Anyway, date night. Theme: deep summer. Drinks, vibe, music (see below), and a spectacular main course – spicy, filling, with a super complementary and unique flavor set that sits comfortably on the palate. It helps to pre-chop everything but otherwise this dish comes together nicely in just one large skillet. Emphasis on ‘large’ as this uses an entire pound of Orzo. It will easily feed a family or you’ll have leftovers for a couple of days. Enjoy your last little bit of summer, and pair with some Oven Crisped Peaches for dessert or a Peach Smash cocktail.

Credits

Recipe inspo: Half Baked Harvest (man, Tieghan does some interesting recipes, especially if you’re feeling quick weeknight Asian). 

Local sausage: Longstone Farm, you have my heart, and all of my business when it comes to pork chops and loose sausage.

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what you need

1 pound loose sausage of choice

1 small zucchini, finely diced

1 large shallot or half a yellow onion, finely diced

1 pound of orzo

5 cups of vegetable broth

juice from half a lemon

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup of sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 cup of good parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

a handful of fresh basil, cut into thin strips

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups of fresh spinach

1/2 cup of half and half, or milk substitute of choice

how to make it

Place an extra large skillet over medium heat and begin by browning the sausage. Then add the shallot, garlic, oregano, thyme, red pepper, and sundried tomatoes, stirring until they soften, ~3 more minutes.

Pour in the vegetable broth and the mustard, stir briefly, and let the mixture come to a boil before adding the orzo and the zucchini. Let simmer on medium heat for ~15-20 minutes or until Orzo is cooked through (this took a while for me). You can cover the dish or leave it uncovered, but monitor the liquid to ensure the orzo absorbs everything it needs to but does not burn. Stir frequently.

At this point, turn off the heat or turn it way down to its lowest setting. Mix in the cheese, the half and half, and lemon, and the spinach until just combined and the spinach has wilted, ~2 minutes. 

Remove from heat, spoon into bowls, and top with parmesan cheese and strips of basil. Serve immediately. 

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I’ll leave you with my summer vibes, in case you didn’t get to check the Yellow 2023 playlist collection.

Red Red Rubies – so named for its having come to life in the month of July.

For deep summer, gulf stream boating, and collage art.

Headliner song: Confetti by Charlotte Cardin. 

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