Sometimes you need to make a change. A twist on the classic margarita, this pomegranate-lime margarita is divine. I am a margarita lover, so this post should come as no surprise to my friends. A classic margarita is delicious, made with fresh lime juice, a good tequila, and nothing artificial added. But there is lots […]
This is what happens when I read Esquire Magazine; my husband is to blame for that! Dark N’ Stormy seems like the perfect cocktail right about now, given the political climate and the fact that Halloween is just around the corner. Dark & Stormy is a rum-based drink and the official drink of Bermuda, where it was […]
This beauty is a spiced pear gin fizz, and it is delicious. Flavorful and lovely to look at, yet very different from my apple gin fizz cocktail I posted about not that long ago, I found this recipe on Jelly Toast, a blog by another foodie/photographer, Emily Caruso. I just had to try it. If […]
It’s Friday and sadly I’m not at the International Food Bloggers Conference in Sacramento, so I’ll post instead. This is another fun and somewhat “new” tequila-based cocktail for those who want something other than a margarita or a Paloma. Most have probably never heard of a Siesta cocktail, until recently I certainly have not. This tequila, […]
Moscow Mules have taught me I love ginger beer. Now for something new. The combination of fresh seasonal apple juice, lemon, and ginger beer is fantastic and one I had never tried before. This drink is light, crisp, and refreshing, with a touch of apple essence. Barb Kiebel, a fellow blogger, first brought this fun […]
Have you ever heard of a Madras? This beauty is my new favorite cocktail. Technically speaking, a Madras is similar to a Sea Breeze. Some call them cousins. Both are made with vodka and cranberry juice. But where a Sea Breeze includes grapefruit juice, a Madras substitutes orange juice. As I dabble with mixology and […]
This strawberry-balsamic tequila sour is a refreshing, sweet cocktail with just the right amount of sour to keep you sipping. Summer may be slowly coming to an end, but warm nights may linger for just a bit longer. So, whether you are holding onto those carefree vacation days or just in need of a great […]
School has started this week for my boys (thankfully, I was very ready for that…) but sadly, those long warm summer days are beginning to fade. A fresh peach mint julep may be just what you need this weekend. My peach julep is a fun, refreshing drink that is perfect for sipping on as the […]
A special post-shout-out to The Almanac, a local Silicon Valley newspaper, for the awesome piece they just published on me and my blog this week titled “Chef In The House“. I am super excited. In honor of my very first press coverage, I developed this delicious, refreshing cucumber-tequila cooler as a “thank you” to The […]
A pineapple mint martini is a twist on a classic and is worth a try if you love gin and are looking for a light refreshing, slightly tropical cocktail. H.L. Mencken, an American journalist, satirist, and cultural critic once called a martini “the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet.” E.B. White, an American […]
Chavela, also referred to as Cerveza Preparada, or Mexican Bloody Mary, is a drink from Mexico that dates back to the 1940s. Although there are many variations on how to make this beer-based beverage, the one I make is a traditional version made with light beer (preferably Mexican), tomato juice (although many prefer Clamato), fresh lemon […]
The Moscow Mule has been around for a long time, since 1941 to be exact, but has become increasingly trendy in recent years. A relatively simple drink made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, it is garnished with a slice of lime and typically is served in a squat copper mug. To be […]
A pink Paloma is a truly fabulous drink and thankfully I found it. Very little is known about the true historical origins of this tequila-based Mexican favorite, but it is a great, refreshing alternative to a margarita. Whether you are a tequila lover or not, a pink Paloma is a sweet, sour, salty, slightly […]
Wrapping up a great trip to Alaska, I thought the salty dog cocktail was an appropriate post–not only because I love dogs, but because I got to visit the well-known Salty Dawg Saloon in Homer. Located on the breathtakingly beautiful Homer Spit, the Salty Dawg is a historically famous building and one of the first […]
I enjoy a good cosmopolitan. This is my grown-up drink of choice if I order a cocktail. So creating this recipe for a pomegranate lime cosmopolitan was especially fun for me. I am also a big fan of pomegranates, which I think are underutilized. I have fond childhood memories of dissecting these juicy fruits, making […]
Andrea Potischman
Welcome to my blog Simmer + Sauce. I always thought I was going to be a lawyer, but going to culinary school was one of the best decisions I ever made. I’m a former professional chef from NYC who loves to eat, cook and talk about food. My focus is great food, with solid recipes and reasonable ingredient lists. Cooking should be enjoyable, not stressful. Many of my recipes are family friendly and often on the healthy(ish) side.