The Green Dragon cocktail’s got substantial bite, and you gotta love its mystical green glow. The special thing about the Green Dragon is the Chartreuse. Consisting of an aromatic grape brandy base flavored with over 130 herbs and plants, it happens to be made by a silent order of Monks near Grenoble, France. Chartreuse is typically aged in casks for up to 5 years and comes in both a yellow and green variety, the green being quite intense compared to its sweeter sibling.
They Draw and Cook is a blog featuring inspired illustrated recipes and food art. Cooked up by professional illustrators Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, the idea blossomed while the two were on a family vacation and Nate threw together a pasta dish based on a meal he once had in Berlin.
This 7 Layer Finger Jello recipe by The Food Librarian is the perfect summer snack. It’s a colorful dressed-up take on traditional jello, with the addition of white milk layers.
Today’s elixir of the week is a warm winter favorite: the Hot Buttered Toddy. Read on for the recipe.