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1/2 bottle light white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc 1/2 firm ripe peach 2 firm ripe apricots 1 heaping Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Apricot Spread splash of simple syrup Mason jar Pour wine into mason jar.  Add Just Jan’s Apricot Spread.  Shake or whisk to combine.  Add splash of simple syrup, sliced peaches and apricots.  Put in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.  The wine will soak into the fruit.  Pour a single serving into your favorite wine glass with a few slices of fruit.  The remaining fruit can be served chilled or served over some vanilla ice cream.

After scouring the local farmer's market to get some inspiration for this week's recipes, I came across a vendor selling what looked like very pale lemons.  It turns out they were sweet limes also known as sweet lemon or sweet limetta!  I had never tried one before so I decided to buy a few and experiment.  WOW.  These little gems are slightly sweet & mild, not like it's relatives the lime or lemon.  Native to South East Asia grown in Egypt, Palestine and the Mediterranean I feel lucky to have found them here in Southern California! You can actually peel it and eat it as is.  It's fragrant and super juicy so let the fun begin. Sweet Lemon Gin Splash 3...

As the seasons change so do our cocktails of choice.  While Summer is a time for lighter fruit based cocktails, Fall is perfect for some bolder, deeper flavors.  Bourbon is a spirit that can be a bit of an acquired taste, it can take some time to appreciate its complexities.  With that in mind I wanted to kind of demystify bourbon, its not just a drink for cigar rooms, and speakeasies, it has a playful side too. I love my Kadota Fig Spread and am always looking for excuses to experiment with it. Bourbon and fig is a match made in heaven.  Figs have a unique sweetness that perfectly compliments the smokiness of the bourbon. Even with the fig to...

Usually Whiskey Sours come from a mix that is overly sweet and syrupy. This recipe takes the best ingredients, including Just Jan’s Apricot Fruit Spread and uses them sparingly for a refreshing and easy to make Whiskey Sour. For this and other amazing cocktail recipes visit The Drink Blog.

  Just Jan’s Punchy Gin Martini Serves 1 1 1/2 oz Gin (we used Hendricks)2 tablespoons Just Jan’s Apricot Spread1 ounce Pama pomegranate liqueur1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice1/2 ounce simple syrup (optional) Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously with ice and then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh lemon and serve.