Sunday, December 11th, 2011
One Case of Wine
=30 pounds of grapes
=48 glasses of wine
=12 bottles of wine
One bottle of wine
=2.4 pounds of grapes
=4 glasses of wine
=4 happy people
Experience all this first hand from the wineries of the Bluebonnet Wine Trail! Book a stay at the ranch and make the fun last a little longer!
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Texas B&B Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Our Valentines Day Cocktail recipe at the ranch:
(Serves 2)
1 Tb. Raspberry-Rosemary Infused Simple Syrup**
2 tsp. St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
2 Tb. Skyy Vodka
1/2 fresh lemon juiced
20 fresh raspberries, divided between 2 champagne flutes
Prosecco
Mix first four ingredients and divide between the 2 raspberry filled champagne flutes. Gently top each flute with Prosecco until each glass is filled.
**Recipe: Make a simple syrup by boiling 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water and adding 1 cup fresh raspberries and 6 inch sprig of fresh rosemary to the pot. Cover and let steep 20 minutes, muddle and mash down raspberries and then strain syrup into clean sterile bottle, being sure to remove all solids from syrup. Seal and store in freezer or refrigerator.
Monday, January 17th, 2011
Being passionate about everything involving food and drink, we love to offer specialty drinks and recipes to our guests at the B&B, especially during our cooking classes and Foodie Weekends. Hosting elopements, romantic packages, anniversary celebrations and special birthdays allows us to offer lots of delicious drinks and goodies throughout the year, making every occasion extra special and memorable. This is a bubbly cocktail that is delicious year round, especially if you like Prosecco or champagne!
FIZZY LEMON DROP COCKTAIL (serves 12)
3 cups vodka
2 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice (10-12 lemons)
½ cup plus 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 bottle Prosecco and Ice, for serving
Thin lemon slices, halved, for garnish
Combine vodka, lemon juice, and sugar, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Transfer to an ice-filled pitcher and lemon slices. Fill each flute 3/4 full and top off with Prosecco. Serve with an additional twist.
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
Saturday, November 20th, 2010
Moscow Mule Copper Mug
The Moscow Mule Cocktail seems to have made a comeback! It is a good thing for it is a truly unique drink that is good year round! Look for this yummy beverage to turn up during one of our famous culinary getaway Foodie Events……The recipe, easy to make, must contain ginger beer to be authentic:
Moscow Mule
Directions: In a highball glass or a copper mug pour vodka over ice. Add sugar syrup and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
For the trivia buff, here’s a little history…… (more…)
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
We here at the ranch, found this bit of trivia from our local Windy Winery expert to be very interesting…..
The antioxidants found in wine can vary widely depending on the year and region in which the wine was produced. However, two other beneficial components of wine remain relatively consistent: potassium, which helps maintain fluid balance in the body, and alcohol, which may help raise “good” HDL cholesterol, reduce risk of blood clots, and lower blood pressure. The key to obtaining any of wine’s benefits is enjoying your favorite in moderation.
Red Wine (5 ounces)
120 calories 180 milligrams potassium 15 grams alcohol
White Wine (5 ounces)
118 calories 101 milligrams potassium
14.6 grams alcohol
CHEERS TO YOUR HEALTH!!!
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Do you have Rosemary growing in your garden? Are you a Martini fan? If you answered yes to those questions, you will want to try this recipe, one of Murski Homestead B&B’s signature drinks! Cooking class participants at the ranch oohed and aawed over this cocktail (any leftover Rosemary syrup can be used over pound cake, in iced tea, over fresh fruit, to make a sorbet or ice cream…..so don’t throw away a single drop!)
Rosemary-Peach Martini
Martini Time!
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Tea is the international symbol for friendship. Tea is all about connections, as are our cooking classes at the ranch. So, my friends, let’s connect, have a nice cup of tea and whip up some great food & fun. Harvest herbs from our gardens to make your own cup of tea! Enjoy one of our favorite “Chai Tea” recipes below and also some interesting Tea Trivia…. (more…)
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