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Showing posts with label red signature cocktails. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red signature cocktails. Show all posts

Sunday, February 10, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Sweetheart Cocktail


Above: KQ graphic for Season 5, Episode 3, Number 89.

NEW VIDEO: Sweetheart Cocktail

In the newest #KitchenQueers video, KQ host Mitch Hightower shares his mix for the Sweetheart Cocktail. This festive bright red adult beverage features coconut rum, triple sec, light rum, sloe gin and grenadine. The unique combination of flavors creates a very tasty flavor profile, perfect for sharing with your sweetheart! KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 5, Episode 3, Number 89. (S5E3N89-HD).

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


Above: The KQ Sweetheart Cocktail served Martini style as well as "on the rocks".

Thursday, February 7, 2019

ON THE SET: Taping the Sweetheart Cocktail Video

Above: Mitch behind the bar.

ON THE SET: Taping the Sweetheart Cocktail Video

The KQ crew was back on set taping the Sweetheart Cocktail video just in time for Valentine's Day next week!

Check out the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Monday, December 17, 2018

NEW VIDEO: 7 Red & Green Holiday Cocktails

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 26.

NEW VIDEO: 7 Red & Green Holiday Cocktails

KQ host Mitch Hightower shares seven of his favorite red and green cocktails suitable for any holiday event, party or soiree. Included are cocktails from all four seasons of KQ. 1. Almond Peppermintini, Season 4, Episode 24; 2. Holiday Ecstasy Cocktail, Season 1, Episode 10; 3. Chocolate Raspberry Vodkatini, Season 4, Episode 16; 4. Holiday Chocolate Stinger, Season 2, Episode 21; 5. Hot Lips Cocktail, Season 3, Episode 6; 6.Retro Grasshopper Cocktail, Season 4, Episode 20; 7. Red Velvetini, Season 2, Episode 1. KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 26, Number 86, (S4E26N86-HD).

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM21a-2hd04


Below: All seven of the featured adult beverages.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Almond Peppermintini

Above: The intensely red Almond Peppermintini garnished with a maraschino cherry.

NEW VIDEO: Almond Peppermintini

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his "supremely easy" mix for a cocktail he calls the Almond Peppermintini. This red signature martini-style cocktail combines vodka, almond liqueur, peppermint schnapps and grenadine for a surprisingly delicious adult beverage. Mitch also demonstrates an easy-to-prepare skewered maraschino cherry garnish, as well as a "candy cane" alternative for those intending to serve this drink at winter holiday events. KQ partner chef Philip Buchan serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 24, Number 84.

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

Below: Graphics for KQ Season 4, Episode 24.

Above: A candy cane as an alternative garnish for the winter holidays.

Sunday, November 25, 2018

ON THE SET: Taping the Almond Peppermintini Video


Above: Mitch on the KQ "bar set".

ON THE SET: Taping the Almond Peppermintini Video

Season 4, Episode 24 has KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrating his mix for an Almond Peppermintini.  This combination of vodka, almond liqueur, peppermint schnapps and grenadine makes for a gorgeous red cocktail that goes down nice and easy.

See how it's done on the KQ YouTube® channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Sunday, February 11, 2018

VALENTINE'S DAY: Four Fabulous Red Cocktails

Above: The KQ Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail.

VALENTINE'S DAY: Four Fabulous Red Cocktails

This post features images of four fabulous red hued cocktails, perfect for a Valentine's Day celebration. Simply click on any of the images to view the recipe and video tutorial for each beverage.


Happy Valentine's Day!

Below: The Fiesta cocktail. 

Above: The Red Velvetini chocolate cocktail.

Below: The Hot Lips cocktail with a red sugar rim.



Thursday, June 22, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Hot Lips Cocktail

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 6.

NEW VIDEO: Hot Lips Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a Hot Lips cocktail, made with vodka, cinnamon liqueur, sloe gin and pomegranate juice.  This deeply red hued cocktail is a unique combination of flavors and perfect as a striking red signature drink for a party, fundraiser or special event.


Below: Beauty shot of the Kitchen Queers Hot Lips Cocktail. 

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Sloe Gin Fizz

Above: Sloe Gin Fizz cocktails.

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Sloe Gin Fizz

The Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail is a striking red color and a pleasing flavor profile that works well for a Valentine celebration. View the video where Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make this classic cocktail, go here:


Friday, February 3, 2017

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Red Velvetini

Above: KQ Red Velvetini Cocktail.

Hashtag Valentine Cocktails: Red Velvetini

The KQ Red Velvetini is a luscious chocolate cocktail perfect for a Valentine celebration. View the video tutorial for the KQ Red Velvetini here:



Saturday, November 19, 2016

2016 HOLIDAY COCKTAILS

Above: The KQ Holiday Ecstasy Cocktail.

2016 HOLIDAY COCKTAILS

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has compiled a list of nine festive and colorful cocktails that are also easy to make.


Above: A Sloe Gin Fizz done KQ style.

Above: The KQ Emerald Cocktail.

Friday, October 28, 2016

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Red Signature Cocktails

Above: The KQ Red Velvetini cocktail.

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Red Signature Cocktails

Watch cocktail videos featuring red libations on the Kitchen Queers YouTube® channel.


Above: Graphics for the Fiesta cocktail video featuring guest taste tester Jesus U. Bettawork.

Above: A Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail.