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

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Sweetheart Cocktail


Above: The Sweetheart Cocktail.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Sweetheart Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower has developed this new cocktail recipe just in time for Valentine's Day. The intensely red martini-style drink features coconut rum, triple sec, light rum, sloe gin and grenadine. This sumptuous combination of flavors is quite tasty. See this mix demonstrated in an upcoming video on the KQ YouTube® channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Saturday, October 21, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Midnight Margarita

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 17.

NEW VIDEO: Midnight Margarita

This cocktail looks black at first glance, but is actually a very deep purple color.  KQ host Mitch Hightower shows how to mix this cocktail, as well as how to create the gold sea salt rim during KQ Season 3, Episode 17.

Watch the Midnight Margarita video here:

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. 

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

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:


Tuesday, August 30, 2016

TIPSY TUESDAY: Kitchen Queers Top 3 Cocktail Videos

Above: KQ Pineapple Mint Cooler cocktail.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Kitchen Queers Top 3 Cocktail Videos

The Kitchen Queers YouTube Channel features all of the KQ cocktail videos, and these three are the top three viewed episodes.

#1 - PINEAPPLE MINT COOLER

#2 HURRICANE COCKTAIL

#3 - SLOE GIN FIZZ

Above: Graphics for Season 2, Episode 2, featuring guest taste-tester Jesus U. Bettawork.

Below: The KQ Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail. 

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail Video Tutorial

Above: Graphic for the KQ Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail video.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail Video Tutorial
by Chef Mitch

Greetings Peeps! Check me out in the latest Kitchen Queers video. Season 1, Episode 5 has me making a delicious Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail.


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.