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Showing posts with label vodka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vodka. Show all posts

Friday, March 22, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Blackberry Limoncello Fizz Cocktail


Above: The cocktail is ready to serve.

NEW VIDEO: Blackberry Limoncello Fizz Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for this refreshing adult beverage featuring vodka, homemade blackberry liqueur, limoncello, lemon juice and seltzer water. Garnished with a fresh blackberry and served in a tall, narrow Collins glass. Mitch also uses stainless steel cocktail picks and straws that can be washed and reused.

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

Below: Graphics for KQ Season 5, Episode 7, Number 93. 

Monday, February 18, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Butterscotch Vodkatini


Above: The Butterscotch Vodkatini cocktail.

NEW VIDEO: Butterscotch Vodkatini

Check out the newest KQ video where host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for the fabulous Butterscotch Vodkatini.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7HIE3HTW4k

Below: graphic for KQ Season 5, Episode 4. 

Friday, February 15, 2019

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Butterscotch Vodkatini Cocktail

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip is ready to taste the cocktail.

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Butterscotch Vodkatini Cocktail

The KQ Butterscotch Vodkatini cocktail is a sweet mix of vodka, butterscotch liqueur and light crème de cacao. This butterscotch and chocolate flavor profile provides an almost caramel like cocktail experience. Look for this drink to be demonstrated in an upcoming KQ video!

Below: The KQ Butterscotch Vodkatini.

Monday, December 10, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Red Hot Cinnamon Liqueur

Above: The KQ Red Hot Cinnamon Liqueur bottled in a triangular decanter and adorned with a bow for gift giving.

NEW VIDEO: Red Hot Cinnamon Liqueur

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make a very flavorful cinnamon liqueur that's ready to drink in as little as two hours. Created using cinnamon candy and vodka, this bold red liqueur is easy to prepare and would make a lovely gift. KQ partner chef Philip Buchan serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 4, Episode 25, Number 85, (S4E25N85-HD).

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFxKNtFlf5Y


Below: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 25.


Above: Cinnamon candies are used to flavor the vodka which creates the liqueur.

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

Monday, August 27, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Chocolate Raspberry Vodkatini Tutorial

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 16.

NEW VIDEO: Chocolate Raspberry Vodkatini Tutorial

In the newest KQ installment, Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a luscious, deep pink hued, chocolate-raspberry cocktail featuring creme de cacao, vodka and raspberry liqueur. KQ partner Chef Philip appears as the guest taste tester for Season 4, Episode 16, Number 76, (S4E16N76-HD).

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw0lMg1Di8g

Below: A beauty shot of the KQ Chocolate Raspberry Vodkatini.

Saturday, August 11, 2018

COCKTAIL EXPERIMENTS: Chocolate Raspberry Vodkatini


Above: A Chocolate Raspberry Vodkatini.

COCKTAIL EXPERIMENT: Chocolate Raspberry Vodkatini

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been using the Small Batch Raspberry Liqueur he and Chef Philip made, (look for directions in the next KQ video).  The cocktail on this page contains said raspberry liqueur, chocolate liqueur and vodka.

Mitch says, "You can definitely taste the chocolate and the raspberry.  It's got a little tartness and a sweet element and it's nice and boozy.  I love it".

Expect to see this cocktail recipe demonstrated in an upcoming Season 4 KQ video.

Watch all KQ videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

NEW VIDEO: Limoncello Vodkatini Cocktail Tutorial

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 4, Episode 5.

NEW VIDEO: Limoncello Vodkatini Cocktail Tutorial

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates this easy-to-make lemon liqueur cocktail in the latest KQ video. If you are a fan of lemon, you'll love this boozy martini-style beverage.


Below: The KQ Limoncello Vodkatini. 

Saturday, April 7, 2018

ON THE SET: Limoncello Vodkatini

Above: KQ host Mitch Hightower on the "bar set".

ON THE SET: Limoncello Vodkatini

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower is back in the bar to show us how to make a Limoncello Vodkatini. This episode will be available to view soon on the KQ YouTube® channel.


Below: Limoncello is a lemon flavored liqueur. 

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!


Tuesday, November 7, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Blue Blizzard Cocktail

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 19.

NEW VIDEO: Blue Blizzard Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for this chocolate, orange and coconut flavored adult concoction with a cool flaked coconut rim.

View the video here: https://youtu.be/kEp-c3R6sR0


Friday, October 6, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Purple Shimmertini Cocktail (S3E15-HD)

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 15.

NEW VIDEO: Purple Shimmertini Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you how yo mix a Purple Shimmertini, which includes vodka, purple shimmer liqueur, blue Curacao and grenadine.  Watch the 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

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Season 3, Episode 1: REVISED EDITION

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 1.

Season 3, Episode 1: REVISED EDITION

The first episode of KQ Season 3, featuring the tasty Blue Velvetini cocktail has been revised to include a new music soundtrack created exclusively for the Kitchen Queers video series. Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Aj0GJ-F-w&spfreload=5

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Cocktail Experiment: Purple Shimmertini

Above: Another KQ cocktail trial.

Cocktail Experiment: Purple Shimmertini

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been busy working in the bar on a series of new, colorful cocktails.  The image in this posting features a purple concoction created with purple "shimmer" liqueur, house made sweetened purple vodka and, yes, more vodka.  The shimmer liqueur has a tasty citrus, berry and peach flavor profile.  And the luster dust in the liqueur creates a definitive shimmer effect in the finished cocktail.  This mix will likely be featured in an upcoming KQ Season 3 episode.  Cheers!

REMINDER: Enlarge the image by clicking on it.

Sunday, March 12, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Blue Velvetini Cocktail Tutorial

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 1.

NEW VIDEO: Blue Velvetini Cocktail Tutorial

Kitchen Queers Season 3 begins with a cocktail video. Check out the Blue Velvetini episode on the KQ YouTube Channel here:

Above: A beauty shot featuring the Blue Velvetini cocktail.



Wednesday, March 8, 2017

On The Set: KQ Season Three Taping Begins

Above: The Kitchen Queers Bar Set.

On The Set: KQ Season Three Taping Begins

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for a Blue Velvetini cocktail during a taping session on the KQ bar set.  This Season Three episode will be available to view soon on the Kitchen Queers YouTube® channel.



Friday, February 24, 2017

New Cocktail Test: Blue Velvetini

Above: A new cocktail test.

New Cocktail Test

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been working on new cocktail recipes for upcoming KQ Season Three episodes. This beauty is called a "Blue Velvetini" and has a chocolate-orange flavor profile.