Recipes — time:5 min RSS

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.

Limey Bees Knees Serves 1 2 shots Hendrick’s Gin1 1/2 shots Honey Simple Syrup (one part honey to one part water and heat on medium in a small pot until honey is dissolved)2 tablespoon Just Jan’s Key Lime CurdJuice of one large lemon Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and then our into a glass. Serve.

1 bottle of Zinfandel 1 1/2  cup of water 1/2 cup brandy 1/2  jar Just Jan’s Pomegranate Spread 1/2 jar Just Jan’s Tangerine Marmalade 2 cinnamon sticks 2 tsp. whole cloves 1/2 cup dried cherries 2 TBSP brown sugar Garnish orange zest and orange slices Pour one bottle of Zinfandel wine and water into a medium size pot and bring to a simmer. Add the brandy, marmalade, pomegranate spread, cinnamon, cloves, cherries and brown sugar and continue to simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Add the brandy last and simmer for additional 2-3 minutes. Ladle into mugs and garnish with a little orange zest and a slice of fresh orange.