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Tea and other Drinks

Red Fruit Gazpacho

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This purple fruit gazpacho is ready in minutes! Its flavor and health are heightened by tangy black vinegar from Japan. Substitute 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar if black vinegar isn’t available.

Elegant Gazpacho

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I’ve been making versions of Daniel Boulud’s gazpacho for almost 20 years. Over time I’ve streamlined the steps, but I still blanch the bell peppers to lessen their sharp bite. This recipe makes a creamy red soup, flecked with basil. Adapted from Café Boulud Cookbook

Ginger Water

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More than a recipe, this is a method.  Use a little less or a little more ginger, more or less water.  You could also boil the water and ginger on the stove top for a stronger ginger flavor.  I leave the pitcher of ginger water on the counter during the day and put it in the fridge overnight.

Sparkling Apple Spice Tea Cocktail

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Virtually all the flavor in this cocktail comes from the Apple Spice Tea Syrup, which is made in advance and cooled.  Use the freshest tea you can find from a tea purveyor you trust.  I use Elmwood Inn’s Apple Spice Black Tea, a Sri Lankan tea with a warm apple flavor profile.

Aperol Spritz

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I go heavy on the soda in this recipe, making the cocktail a little lighter in alcohol.  I use Perrier or San Pellegrino.