Category: Beverages

• Pear Wine

  

  This is the first time brewing Pear Wine! I’m getting back into making wine from scratch after several years of brewing only kit wines.  I show both the successes and pitfalls for the beginner wine maker to watch out for during the process. Check out our Wine Making Category regularly on the our Recipe Blog…

• Canned Apple Juice

  

  Once you have had home canned apple juice you will likely be spoiled and find the store purchased juice not as much to your liking.  Methods to Extract the Juice There are several ways to extract juice from your apples, the method you choose will likely be based on the type of apples you have.…

• Murlo Lemonade

  

  Lemonade – Murlo Mix!After an afternoon in the garden nothing is more refreshing than a cool tart drink.  This easy to prepare lemonade fits the bill.  Serves 6. Ingredients   3/4 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed or bottled) we use Realemon1/2 cup white sugar (adjust to taste)4 cups water Directions1. Pour lemon juice into a 6…

• Murlo Lilac Wine

  

  This is the first time brewing Lilac Wine.  An unusual wine for me but one worth a try!   I wish to acknowledge two online recipes used as my guide, Moonshiners Club and Practical Self Reliance. I modified the ingredient amounts from the above recipes given the volume of lilac blossoms on hand and based my …

• Lemon Iced Tea

  

  This simple Lemon Iced Tea is a great summer drink for anyone to make regardless of your skill level in the kitchen!  You may adjust the ingredient portions to suit your own taste even reducing the amount of sugar compared to pre-mixed brands.  Feel free to experiment! Serves 10. Ingredients Adjust any of the ingredients to…

• Glenmorangie: Nectar D’OR – Review

  

  Glenmorangie Nectar D’OR  is an incredible premium 12 Yr old scotch that has become one of my favourites. Glenmorangie is a highland single malt scotch and one of my favourite types of scotch. From the DistilleryThe Glenmorangie Distillery in the Royal Burgh of Tain, situated in Scotland’s Northern Highlands, produces this much loved single malt.…

• Jameson Irish Whiskey – Review

  

  Jameson Irish Whiskey was a gift from a friend and my first introduction to Irish whiskey. I was immediately taken a back with how incredibly light and smooth it was the very first taste.  I’ve been hooked ever since! From the Jameson DistilleryJameson Irish Whiskey is triple distilled, twice as smooth, one of a kind. …

• Pinot Auxerrois: 40 Knots Winery – Review

  

  Murlo is a 40 Knots Winery Aficionado member.  We received this Pinot Auxerrois wine as part of the members package and is an excellent wine. The WinePinot Auxerrois (French Oak) 2018 – White wineSmall Batch Our Tasting NotesWe found this medium body wine dry with a medium citrus (lemon/lime) hit on the palette and a…

• 1000 Stories Zinfandel (Bourbon Aged) – Review

  

  A Murlo friend recently recommended the 2017 1000 Stories Zinfandel (Bourbon Aged) Batch #62 California wine.  This wine did not disappoint!  This is a wine to consider even for a casual wine drinker looking for a quality red wine for a special occasion. From 1000 Stories1000 Stories begins its aging like most Zinfandels: in wine…

• Mulled Wine

  

  Your guests will know the moment they arrive what is cooking by the aroma of red wine and holiday spices. This classic drink recipe has been modified slightly to suit our tastes and one we are sure you will enjoy. Ingredients2 bottles red wine1 bottle white wine2 oranges1/3 cup brown sugar, or to taste1 (3”)…