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Showing posts with label gin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gin. Show all posts

Monday, May 21, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Martini

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 9.

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Martini

KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make his recipe for a Rainbow Martini, complete with a six-color sugar rim. This shimmery pink cocktail mix is a riff on a classic "top shelf" gin martini with a hint of orange. Luster dust is the secret ingredient for creating the shimmer effect. This stirred, not shaken, cocktail is double strained as well to avoid ice chips in the finished drink. Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 9, (S4E9N69-HD).

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TBILf8RnRg

Below: A "beauty shot" of the KQ Rainbow Martini.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Martini Episode

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip taste tests the Rainbow Martini.

ON THE SET: Taping the Rainbow Martini Episode

The next installment in the Kitchen Queers video series has been taped.  KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you his mix for a Rainbow Martini, complete with a six-color sugar rim and a shimmery pink cocktail.  Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester.  This episode will be available to view next week on the KQ YouTube® channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Below: Mitch on the KQ bar set.

Friday, November 10, 2017

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: Nine Colorful Mixes

Above: Screen capture of the KQ Holiday Cocktail web page.

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: Nine Colorful Mixes

Need a colorful and flavorful adult beverage for your next party, event or soiree?  Try any of the nine beauties in the Kitchen Queers collection of cocktails sure to please at a variety of holiday functions!


Sunday, June 11, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Cocktail Flight

Above: Promotional graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 5.

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Cocktail Flight

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows off his latest creation, the Rainbow Cocktail Flight.  In this extended-length episode, Mitch demonstrates all six cocktails in this presentation.

View the video now: https://youtu.be/MV-1wxEGztM

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Tangerine Collins Cocktail

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 2.

NEW VIDEO: Tangerine Collins

The second episode of KQ Season 3 can now be viewed on the Kitchen Queers YouTube® channel, go here:

Below: A glamour shot of the KQ Tangerine Collins cocktail. 

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Pink Pride Martini

Above: The KQ Pink Pride Martini

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Pink Pride Martini

It's fine with us if you make the KQ Pink Pride Martini for Valentine's Day. Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OfdeoJEaAU

Below: graphics for the KQ Pink Pride Martini video.


Saturday, July 23, 2016

NEW VIDEO: Emerald Cocktail - Season 2, Episode 13

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 2, Episode 13.

NEW VIDEO: Emerald Cocktail - Season 2, Episode 13

In the most recent installment of the Kitchen Queers video series, KQ host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make his signature Emerald Cocktail.

View this new video now here:


Monday, June 20, 2016

NEW VIDEO: Aqua Mist Cocktail (Season 2 Episode 11)

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 2 Episode 11.

NEW VIDEO: Aqua Mist Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for this colorful cocktail in the latest installment in the KQ Series.

Watch Kitchen Queers Season 2 Episode 11 here:


Sunday, June 5, 2016

NEW VIDEO: Kitchen Queers Season 2, Episode 9 - Pink Pride Martini

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 2, Episode 9.

NEW VIDEO: Kitchen Queers Season 2, Episode 9 - Pink Pride Martini

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shoes how to make a  "PINK PRIDE MARTINI" with gin, strawberry sour mash liqueur and lemon juice.

View the video here:

Saturday, May 21, 2016

NEW COCKTAIL: KQ Pink Pride Martini

Above: A pair of KQ Pink Pride Martini's.

NEW COCKTAIL: KQ Pink Pride Martini

This festive pink cocktail is strong and flavorful, made with strawberry sour mash liqueur.

View the recipe and tutorial here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/pinkpridemartini



Monday, April 11, 2016

NEW VIDEO: Retro Long Island Ice Tea Cocktail - Season 2, Episode 6

Above: YouTube graphic for KQ Season 2, Episode 6.

NEW VIDEO: Retro Long Island Ice Tea Cocktail

The latest episode in Kitchen Queers Season 2 is now available to view on YouTube®.

Cruise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2-4chMlGlU&spfreload=5


Tuesday, June 16, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: KQ Pineapple Mint Cooler Cocktail Video Tutorial

Above: Mitch pours Pineapple Mint Cooler cocktails.

TIPSY TUESDAY: KQ Pineapple Mint Cooler Cocktail Video Tutorial
by Chef Mitch

Episode 2 from KQ Season 1 is now available to view in HD on YouTube, go here:





Wednesday, June 10, 2015

ON THE SET: Mitch Makes a Pineapple Mint Cooler

Above: KQ Host Mitch Hightower on the Kitchen Queers set.

ON THE SET: Mitch Makes a Pineapple Mint Cooler

The KQ Crew taped another episode today, with host Mitch Hightower showing us how to make his signature "Pineapple Mint Cooler" cocktail.

Review the online photo tutorial for this mix here:


Tuesday, April 21, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Pineapple Mint Cooler

Above: The KQ Pineapple Mint Cooler.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Pineapple Mint Cooler
by Chef Mitch

Not only does this cocktail have a striking green color, it also has a striking flavor profile that is surprisingly delicious and refreshing.  Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:


Tuesday, December 16, 2014

COCKTAIL HOUR: Sloe Gin Fizz

Above: The KQ Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail.

COCKTAIL HOUR: Sloe Gin Fizz
by Chef Mitch

I love the intense red color of this cocktail, and it's perfect for events this time of year. And the Sapphire Gin gives the drink that hint of juniper. It's easy to make, find the recipe and photo tutorial here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/beverage/sloeginfizz/

REMINDER: Enlarge the images by clicking on them.

Below: Chef Mitch pours the "shaken" ingredients for this cocktail, prior to adding the seltzer water.