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Celebrate Mardi Gras with the classic Hurricane
Named for the Hurricane-lamp-shaped glass, the classic Hurricane is a New Orlean's favorite and soon to be yours. Thanks to Wine Enthusiast for the photo and recipe:
Hurricane Cocktail
2 oz light rum
2 oz dark rum
2 oz passion fruit juice or fruit juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz pineapple juice
3/4 oz lime juice
1/2 z grenadine
Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Combine all ingredients, shake, pour into hurricane or tall glass and enjoy!
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Episode 2 - Loving your Over 50s Body
We are all getting older and what comes with that is a body we may not recognize anymore. Lisa and Pam chat about body changes that are happening, body image, and loving yourself over the age of 50 - all with a lot of laughs. Their Cocktail Conversation starts out with an old classic and the laughs go from there.Visit on Instagram for cocktail inspiration.
Episode 1 - Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
When was the last time you did something that made you feel uncomfortable? Lisa and and Pam's answers might surprise you! They discuss the last time they did something outside their comfort zone and how it made (and is making) them feel.As always, they start with their Cocktail Conversation - this time at an historic inn in New England. Finishing off with the Hot Flash of the week, this episode will be sure to inspire you to get out of your rut, get comfortable with being uncomfortable to take that next step and live your life full of joy.Visit on Instagram for footage of this episode's Cocktail Conversation.
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Lisa and Pam - navigating life one porch at a time. Nothing is quite like the conversations one has on porch. Each week we will be discussing what life in our late 50s looks like. We are here to support each other as our children grow and build their own lives, as our career paths shift, and our goals in life change. We are also here to support you! We are hoping to help each other find what brings us joy and how we can enter this next phase of our lives with happiness, fulfilment and a lot of laughs along the way.
MEET YOUR HOSTS - Lisa and Pam
Two women in their 50s (still!!) navigating life one porch at a time. Join them each week as they chat about changing roles in their lives now that their kids have grown, career shifts, taking chances, friendships and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a cocktail and they will meet you on the porch!
Spiced Pear Cocktail
You will love this cocktail for the holiday season. As discussed in Episode 3, here is how to start this two part cocktail. Plan on drinking this about 1 week to 10 days after you start the pear mixture. Start with a large canning jar. Then fill with:
750 ml scotch ( I used Johnny Walker Black)
3 very ripe pears (if using unripe pears, simmer in a very small amount of water to soften, cool before adding to the scotch)
3 cinnamon sticks
5 whole star anise
Rind of one orange
1/4 vanilla bean
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Cover jar and shake contents. Place in refrigerator for 1 week to 10 days shaking every few days to break down the spices and pears.
Tune in to Episode 4 (releasing week of 11/13) for part 2 of this cocktail when we bring it all together for a delicious drink.
Pour into seive and press solids through seive to capture all of the scotch and pear pulp into jar or bowl (I find it easier to catch it in a bowl, then I transfer it to the same jar it was steeping in.)
Part 2 - Make a Ginger Simple Syrup - don't worry, it's simple! Put one cup of water and one cup of sugar in saucepan and simmer until melted (about 3-5 minutes). Add sliced ginger and let sit for a few hours (2-3 hours). Store in glass jar.
To assemble:
Take a Cocktail Shaker and fill with ice. Add 2 oz of Pear Scotch mixture, 1 oz of the ginger simple syrup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Shake vigorously, pour into highball glass. Top with a stirrer, a splash of club soda and a slice of pear!
Enjoy!
Pam