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Charred Pineapple and Basil Spritzer

December 31, 2020 by Misfits Market

Charring pineapple gives this herbaceous cocktail a smoky aroma and makes the fruit even sweeter, while “clapping” basil together in your hands first releases even more of its fragrant flavor. Bourbon is optional if you’re more into mocktails these days, though gin or vodka would be lovely here, too. Either way, give the mixer a good shake with plenty of ice to make it extra refreshing.

Charred Pineapple Basil Sprtizer

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1 cup ice
Juice from 2 lemons
2 ounces bourbon
1 pineapple, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
3 large basil leaves
Ginger beer

Instructions

Bring a grill pan to medium heat. Add pineapple slices and allow to cook for 6-9 minutes or until charred. Flip and repeat with all pieces.
Transfer pineapple to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a jar until ready to use.
For the cocktail, add a few handfuls of ice to a cocktail shaker. Top with lemon juice, bourbon, 4 ounces of pineapple purée, and basil leaves. (For even more flavor, “clap” the leaves between your hands before adding to the cocktail shaker.) Shake for about 1 minute.
Strain and distribute into 3 ice-filled cups. Top with ginger beer and enjoy!

Pomegranate Vanilla Bean Sangria

December 24, 2020 by Misfits Market

Winter cocktails aren’t all hot toddies and spiked ciders. This sangria takes the season’s best citrus and amplifies it with a vanilla cinnamon simple sugar, red wine, and brandy for a refreshingly sweet and citrusy drink. Oranges, apples, pears, and pomegranates all go into the mix, with bubbly soda water to top it off. The recipe calls for an entire pitcher, chilled before serving and cheers-ing by the glass.

Pomegranate Vanilla Bean Sangria

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2 vanilla beans
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 navel orange, sliced
1 apple, chopped
1 pear, chopped
1 pomegranate, arils removed
1 bottle fruity red wine
1/2 cup brandy
1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
Soda water

Instructions

In a small saucepan, add sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks. Cut vanilla beans in half lengthwise, scrape seeds out, and add both seeds and pods to the saucepan.
Heat sugar mixture over medium-low heat until the sugar melts. Gently simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to release into the simple syrup. Remove from heat and let completely cool.
In a large pitcher, add orange slices, apples, pears, and pomegranate arils. Pour in wine, brandy, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup—vanilla pods and cinnamon sticks included. Stir with a large spoon and let chill in the refrigerator for an 1 hour before serving.
To serve, spoon some fruit into a glass filled with ice. Pour in sangria and add a splash of soda water to top.

Bobby Flay’s Spiced Greyhound Cocktail

December 11, 2020 by Misfits Market

Bobby’s here to mix things up—literally—with a refreshingly new way to use your bar cart. Watch him break down each step for his Spiced Greyhound, from making simple syrup from scratch to muddling lots of fresh grapefruit and lime. Skip the liquor for a refreshing mocktail. It’s crisp and sweet, with just enough of a kick for an exciting evening at home. We’ll cheers to that.

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Bobby’s Spiced Greyhound Cocktail

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Ginger Allspice Simple Syrup

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

Greyhound Cocktail

1 grapefruit, segmented and pith removed
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 ounce Ginger Allspice Simple Syrup
4 ounces vodka or gin
2 ounces fresh lime juice
Cold club soda

Instructions

For the spiced simple syrup, combine the sugar, water, allspice berries, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
For the cocktail, use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to muddle the grapefruit segments and lime wedges in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add the vodka (or gin), lime juice, and 1 ounce of simple syrup. Fill the cocktail shaker three quarters of the way full with ice. Stir and taste for balance. Add more simple syrup as needed. Shake until it is very cold, then evenly divide between two cocktail glasses filled with ice.
Top with sparkling water to taste. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

For a mocktail version, simply omit the liquor in step 3. Then, in step 4, add more sparkling to taste. Enjoy!

Rosemary, Ginger, and Apple Sangria

September 1, 2020 by Misfits Market

In-between seasons can be tricky: Sweatshirt or tee shirt? Shorts or pants? Decisions, decisions. We worked with Bright Cellars, a personalized monthly wine club, to create a sangria that gives you the best of both worlds, with crisp fall apples in refreshing white wine. No trade-offs necessary.

That’s what Bright Cellars is all about: giving you what you want. They use an algorithm to pair wines to your personal preferences and tastes, then deliver them straight to your door. And since they’re our partners this month, they’re giving you 50% off your first six-bottle box with this link (discount applied at checkout). Perfect wines at a perfect price? We’ll cheers to that.

Rosemary, Ginger, and Apple Sangria

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

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1 bottle white wine (we used a bottle of Atarratto from Bright Cellars)
4 small apples, sliced into thin wedges
4 sprigs rosemary
1/2 cup apple brandy
1/2 cup ginger syrup
Optional garnish: fresh ginger, apple slices, sprig of rosemary

Instructions

Add apple wedges to a large pitcher.
Using your fingers, remove the rosemary from its woody stems. Then, gently rub the rosemary to release its essential oils. (This will make for a more fragrant, rosemary-flavored sangria.) Add to the pitcher.
Add the apple brandy, wine, and ginger syrup to the pitcher and stir to combine.
Chill for at least 3 hours. When ready, serve over ice and enjoy!

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

August 14, 2020 by Misfits Market

There’s one seasonal cocktail recipe we look forward to all year long, and it’s this one. We’re going as far as to say spicy watermelon margaritas are better than classic margaritas. There. We said it. Puréed watermelon mellows out the sourness of the limes without getting into that cloyingly sweet territory. We recommend working with a baby variety of melon to end up with about 2 cups of fresh juice, which will make 8 margaritas. Not required but highly recommended: Blend all the ingredients with 1 cup of ice for frozen margs.

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

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Chili Salt

1 part kosher salt
1 part Aleppo pepper or chili powder

Watermelon Juice

1 baby watermelon, cubed

Margarita

2 ounces watermelon juice
1 ounce tequila
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/4 ounce agave or simple syrup
1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish (optional)
Lime wheels or wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Combine equal parts salt and Aleppo pepper on a small plate. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime wedge and then dip in salt mixture.
Purée watermelon cubes in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass.
In a cocktail shaker, add 2-3 jalapeño rounds and muddle. Then, add watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, and agave. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain cocktail into prepared glass. Garnish with reserved lime wheel.

Notes

The juice of one baby watermelon will yield about 2 cups of juice, which will make about 8 margaritas.
Make it a frozen margarita by blending all the ingredients with 1 cup of ice.
If you don’t have agave or simple syrup, substitute 3/4 ounce Cointreau or orange liquor.

A Refreshing and Herbaceous Cucumber Celery Slushie

July 11, 2020 by Misfits Market

You probably never went a summer as a kid without throwing back a few slushies, so why stop now? We created a refreshing cucumber and celery slushie that hits the spot in the same way, but everything about it is grown up. For starters, the ingredients are fresh. We use mint, coconut water, and lime for flavor—no fake stuff allowed. You won’t overdose on sugar, either; instead, you get a healthy dose of vitamins from honey, cucumber, and celery.

Cucumber Celery Slushie

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

Author: Misfits Market
Yield: 4 1x

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2 cups cucumber (about 1 medium cucumber), cut into 1-inch pieces and frozen
3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces and frozen
1/4 cup mint leaves, plus more for garnish
2 ounces lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coconut water (or water)
2 cups ice
Gin or vodka (optional)

Instructions

Blend cucumber, celery, mint, lime juice, honey, salt, coconut water, and ice in a blender until smooth. If desired, add more coconut water for a thinner consistency. (This slushie can be made a few hours ahead, stored in a blender in the freezer, and then blended again to reincorporate.)
Optional: To transform this slushie into a frozen cocktail, add 2 ounces of gin or vodka per person and blend again.
Divide among glasses and garnish with celery and mint leaves. Cheers!

Muddled Lemon and Rosemary Spritzer

July 10, 2020 by Misfits Market

Tastes like a Lemon Drop. Refreshing for the summer. What more could you want? An entirely interchangeable recipe? You got it. If you don’t have lemon, muddle any other citrus. If you don’t have rosemary, muddle any other herb. If you don’t have seltzer, you can top with tonic or even kombucha. Consider this your opportunity to experiment with whatever you have on hand.

Muddled Lemon and Rosemary Spritzer

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1 teaspoon of lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)
Sprigs from 5 stems of rosemary (about 1/3 cup of sprigs)
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
1 teaspoon vinegar
Lemon slices for garnish
Rosemary sprigs for garnish
Seltzer
Ice
Gin or vodka (optional)

Instructions

Put sugar and water into a small saucepan and heat gently—don’t boil—until sugar is dissolved. Take off the heat and set aside to cool.
In a small, clean jar with a lid, add lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, and vinegar. Pound or muddle the contents gently with a muddler stick, pestle, or the handle of a stainless steel spoon to break everything down and to release the lemon and rosemary oils.
Add simple syrup liquid. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, strain into a jar with a lid, which will keep in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.
For a mocktail, add 3 tablespoons of syrup to a glass full of ice, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and top with seltzer.
For a cocktail, in a cocktail shaker with ice, add 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, and 2 ounces of gin or vodka. Shake for 20 seconds or until chilled and combined. Add to a cup with ice and top with seltzer and optional garnish of a rosemary sprig and a slice of fresh lemon.

Notes

Other combinations that we like:

Lemon + Rosemary + Simple Syrup + Seltzer
Lemon + Thyme + Simple Syrup + Seltzer
Grapefruit + Sage + Simple Syrup + Tonic
Blood Orange or Orange + Basil or Mint + Simple Syrup + Seltzer

The simple syrup is key and the only thing that is not interchangeable. It offsets the herbaceousness of the herbs and tart citrus.

Rosemary Cranberry Spritzers

December 29, 2019 by Misfits Market

Cranberries are one of the few fruits native to the United States, which is probably why it’s a staple in holiday cooking despite its love-it-or-hate-it flavor. The tart fruit pairs surprisingly well in drinks, sauces, and baked goods alike when combined with other strong, fragrant flavors.

In this simple recipe—which can be made into a mocktail with seltzer in place of champagne!—simply combine cranberries with a few other key ingredients for a tasty drink you’ll want to drink long after the holidays are over.

Rosemary Cranberry Spritzers

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Yield: 6 1x

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6 sprigs rosemary
6 tablespoons cranberries
3 cups cranberry juice
6 cups champagne (or seltzer for a non-alcoholic option)

Instructions

Gently roll the rosemary to release their oils.
Distribute a tablespoon of fresh cranberries and a single sprig of rosemary among six glasses.
Pour 1/2 cup of cranberry juice in each of the glasses and use the back of a spoon to gentle muddle the cranberries and rosemary.
Top off with champagne or seltzer and spread the joy amongst friends!

Festive Cocktails to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

November 26, 2019 by Misfits Market

There are many ways to celebrate the holidays but there’s no better way to toast to the season than with a seasonal cocktail. (Plus, we know being around family can be hectic, so the cocktails better be good!) What’s more, most of these cocktails can be made mock by simply removing the alcohol, so kiddos can feel fancy with alcohol-free versions while the adults sip to the season.

Mulled Cider

Case in point, a simple mulled cider recipe that calls for delicious apple cider and lots of spice. If you’re feeling frisky, add whiskey before serving.

Mulled Wine

Though we were originally inspired by the non-alcoholic mulled cider, mulled wine follows a similar process of heating wine with oranges and special spices—peppercorns, cloves, all spice, cinnamon—with a few extra ingredients like brandy and honey for a spicy-sweet warm glass of wine.

Rosemary Cranberry Spritzers

Cranberries are one of the few fruits native to the United States, which is probably why it’s a staple in holiday cooking. Combine them with fragrant rosemary and a splash of bubbles for a simple holiday drink.

Apple Cider Mimosas

Since apple cider is already a kitchen staple during colder months, swap it for orange juice in your standard mimosa. Garnish with cinnamon and apples for a fragrant fall-inspired twist on a classic cocktail.

Pinot and Pomegranates

This two-ingredient drink was inspired by you! One customer used their misfit pomegranate arils as a colorful addition to a glass of cold Pinot Grigio—a simple yet effective way to sweeten up white wine.

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

What happens when you combine red wine and hot chocolate, two of the best cold weather drinks there are? You’ll be rewarded with a rich, chocolatey, robust drink that warms the stomach and the tastebuds. It’s thick and decadent and you’ll never drink wine or hot chocolate separately again.

Rosemary Gimlet

This gimlet is so fragrant and pretty that it smells like winter and looks like a gift. Start with homemade rosemary syrup, which can be used in a number of wintery cocktails, and add your favorite gin and a squeeze of lime juice for a cocktail that you’ll want to sip on all winter long.

Spiced Chocolate Stout Beer Cocktail

Beer drinkers, get ready! Take your chocolate stout to the next level with even more alcohol (brandy) and a seasonal cinnamon stick.

Mistletoe Margaritas

If the name alone doesn’t scream “holiday” then the taste of this margarita will. What’s more, it’s just one additional ingredient—cranberry juice—to take your classic marg from summertime sip to cozy holiday drink.

Gingerbread White Russian

Nutmeg and a gingerbread cookie garnish takes the creamy White Russian to the next holiday-inspired level.

Pear Basil Sipper

Sweet pear nectar pairs perfectly with pungent basil (try saying that five times fast!) in this wintery cocktail. Simply hold off on the vodka for a mocktail version that kiddos will love.

Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail

There’s something about whiskey that screams holiday. Maybe it’s the warm feeling when you sip it or that it’s often added to seasonal flavors like cranberries and oranges. This is the perfect cocktail to enjoy post-holiday party to unwind—and before you do the dishes.

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