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Brueck's Ice Water

Brueck's Ice Water is a simple cocktail that usually includes gin, vodka, lime juice, triple sec, and lemon-lime soda.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces vodka, like J. Rieger's Premium Wheat Vodka
  • 3/4 ounce riesling, preferably the kabinett style
  • 1/2 ounce chamomile syrup (recipe follows)
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 ounces sparkling mineral water, like Topo Chico or Jarritos Mineragua
  • Garnish: lime wheel

Steps

  1. Combine all ingredients except sparkling mineral water in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake for 15–20 seconds, until well chilled.
  3. Pour sparkling mineral water in a highball glass, and strain the mixture from the shaker over it. Add fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

How to Make Chamomile Syrup

  1. Combine 32 ounces water and 1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers in a pot. 
  2. Bring to a high simmer, and steep for 10 minutes. 
  3. Strain out the flowers using a fine-mesh sieve. 
  4. Return chamomile tea to the pot and combine with equal parts granulated sugar. 
  5. Stir until incorporated. 
  6. Chill before using.

Brueck's Most Popular Recipes

5-Layer Mason Jar Taco Dip

Everyone's favorite dip in mason jar form!  Everything is layered in individual jars so it makes for the easiest serving!  Loaded with taco beef, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cheese! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces ground beef 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 2 9-ounce cans Fritos Bean Dip, Original Flavor, warmed 1 cup guacamole, homemade or store-bought 1 cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 12.5-ounce package TOSTITOS Yellow Corn Bite Size Instructions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; stir in taco seasoning. Drain excess fat. Divide ground beef into 4 (16-ounce) widemouth glass jars with lids. Layer with refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and cheese. Serve with TOSTITOS Yellow Corn Bite Size.

Brueck's BBQ Chicken Bites

The best crowd-pleasing chicken bites wrapped in crisp-tender bacon and smothered in a smoky-sweet BBQ sauce! Ingredients 1 2-ounce pouch KC Masterpiece® Original BBQ Sauce Mix & Dry Rub ¾ cup pineapple juice 1 tablespoon Sriracha 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 slices bacon, cut into thirds ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside. In a small bowl, combine together KC Masterpiece® Original BBQ Sauce Mix & Dry Rub, pineapple juice and Sriracha; set aside. Working one at a time, wrap each chicken in a piece of bacon. Dredge each chicken in the brown sugar, pressing to coat. Place chicken seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet, using toothpicks to secure if needed. Place into oven and bake for 15 minutes, brushing barbecue sauce mixture during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking time. Serve immediately...