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May 10, 2013
Blueberry Gin RecipeOne of our newest cocktails here at the Hartstone Inn is a Maine Blueberry Gin Martini. Many of our guests have really enjoyed this drink and have asked us to publish the recipe. Here is it! (We must give credit to www.boozedandinfused.com for the recipe. We sure hope they use Maine blueberries!) Blueberry Gin 2 [...]
October 24, 2012
Hartstone Inn Cranberry-Limoncello Martini RecipeChef Michael created this recipe almost four years ago to replace our fabulously successful summer drink special the “Watermelon Mojito.” Every year, we receive numerous requests for the recipe so we decided to re-post it! Cranberry Syrup Base 1 package (12 oz) fresh or frozen whole cranberries 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water 1/2 [...]
January 22, 2012
Cilantro MartiniGuests Jim and Mary shared a new cocktail recipe with us that we love! We like it so much that we have added it to our cocktail list. It is called (Mary’s) Cilantro Martini. We have shared her recipe below: 2.5 oz. Citrus Vodka 1 oz. simple syrup (1 cup sugar to 1 cup water, [...]
May 19, 2011
Hartstone Inn Signature Summer Cocktail – Watermelon ChillerWe have added a new drink to our list of Hartstone Inn Signature Cocktails. It is called a Watermelon Chiller and we think it is a perfect way to compliment a warm summer day! This recipe is designed to be served as a punch but it can be modified to be consumed just a glass or two at a [...]
December 23, 2010
Egg Nog LatteWe recently decided we needed a hot, holiday drink to offer our guests this weekend. One of our innkeepers suggested an Egg Nog Latte. Nothing says Christmas like egg nog! All of you who make cappuccino at home can try this delicious drink too. In place of milk, just add hot eggnog. We offer an [...]
November 10, 2010
Moscow MuleEveryone who’s been to the Hartstone Inn knows that we love cocktails. At any given time we feature up to ten “specialty” cocktails that we offer to our guests both during cocktail hour and at dinner. The latest drink that we are crazy about is the “Moscow Mule”. History The Moscow Mule was ”born” in the [...]
July 29, 2010
Fresh Black Raspberry MojitoI have always loved raspberries-all kinds. When we purchased the house on Free St, I mentioned to Mary Jo that I would finally have the space to plant some. One day, to my surprise, Mary Jo returned from the nursery with one small black raspberry plant. Three years later, the plant has spread and taken over much of the back yard! I feature the berries in the [...]
May 4, 2009
Cocktail Mixology – Ginger-Pomegranate MartiniEvery couple of months we feature a seasonal cocktail here at the Hartstone Inn and in the restaurant. This winter, I was experimenting with a ginger syrup and combined it with some pomegranate juice to create this recipe, which yields 3 martinis (2 if you drink out of large martini glasses as I do!). Ginger-Pomegranate Martini 4 oz [...]
November 13, 2008
Cranberry-Limoncello Martini RecipeI created this recipe about a month ago to replace our fabulously successful summer drink special the “Watermelon Mojito.” Happily, it has gone over very well and several people have already asked for the recipe. Cranberry Syrup Base 1 package (12 oz) fresh or frozen whole cranberries 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water 1/2 [...]
March 30, 2008
Cocktail Mixology – Blackberry MojitoBlackberry Mojito 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves4 teaspoons granulated sugar (or 2 packets of Splenda)2 limes1/4 cup fresh blackberries3/4 cup light rum1 cup club soda2 sprigs fresh mint for garnish 1. Place the mint and sugar in a mortar and “muddle” it with a pestle. Squeeze in the lime juice and add half of the [...] |



