The Ginger Sass Cocktail #SundaySupper

Today, it's my birthday.
[insert fanfare and flourish here]


It's also Sunday and time for Sunday Supper. It's the only day of the week I am committed to cooking (except today!) Today, I'm making drinks.


Can you make a fantastic & creative drink (or dessert or meal) by using only 5 ingredients or less? Of course you can! This week's #SundaySupper menu has all sorts of recipes to serve up minimal-ingredient recipes without sacrificing anything. Come celebrate with me today (and the rest of the week)
Visit host, Alice of Hip Foodie Mom, as we share these dishes & drinks around the family table.



People always describe me as sassy. Sassy is just a euphemism for 'opinionated'. I feel strongly about a lot of things and I have platforms like my blog, Twitter and my podcast to broadcast what I think about food and life in general. I even have a secret Twitter account @masassybritches for when I am feeling REALLY sassy (oops, not a secret anymore!).

My other secret: I love to drink. Not to get drunk, just drink. One small cocktail or a local craft beer and I'm good for the night. Most of my family likes to enjoy alcohol, too. When we get together, it's always a party. Be it a funeral, a wedding or an unexpected Sunday visit, we always have a good time. You could say... It's always Miller time at our house!

Me with some local foodie friends enjoying my favorite drink at my favorite bar

I also always have a good time at my favorite watering hole, Recreation Billiards. You can find me there most Thursday and Saturday nights. I don't go there to play pool; I hate geometry. I go there to drink and hangout with my friends. Since 1947, this place has been serving only beer, wine and local history. It's like a home away home from and serves as a pseudo living room and front porch to everyone who goes there.

In late 2013, the basement of Rec (named Pete's Cellar, after the late owner) opened up a speakeasy-like bar called Whiskybox. The focus is whiskey (my liquor of choice) and my favorite drink is called Mister Gingerson. Whiskey barrel bitters, fresh ginger, lemon juice, simple syrup and whiskey make up the best cocktail I've ever had.  It's sweet, spicy and if you're not careful, finished in an instant!


It used to be called the Ginger Dick (because it was made with George Dickel) but the name was changed, much to this sassy birthday girl's chagrin. Saying the word "Dick" aloud in mixed company should be a right of passage. I'm making it a right of passage by making my own version of the Ginger Dick and calling it the Ginger Sass, because you've got to be a little bit sassy to call Richard by his nickname.


Don't forget to check out what everyone else has made for Sunday Supper!

Appetizers, Salads and Starters

• Chicken and Spring Greens Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Tuna, Burrata and Black Olive Salad from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Salmon and Cucumber "Noodle" Salad from girlichef
• Yogurt Dill Vegetable Dip from Melanie Makes
• Tomato, Avocado, and Cucumber Summer Salad from My Healthy Eating Habits
• Fennel Citrus Salad from An Appealing Plan
• Kale-Had-a-Hard-Day Salad from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Guacamole Deviled Eggs from Ruffles and Truffles
• Tomato Soup from Run DMT
• Wasabi Cream Cheese Ham Salad from Neighborfood
• Latkes with Smoked Salmon and Caviar from Confessions of a Culinary Diva

  Side and Accompaniments

• Candied Apple Jelly from What Smells So Good?
• Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes with Chorizo from La Cocina de Leslie
• Grilled Steak with Garlic Cumin Rub from Cooking Chat
• Homemade Ricotta from Seduction in the Kitchen
• Fruited Jasmine Rice from It's Yummi
• Indian-style Roasted Cauliflower from Kimchi Mom
• 3-Ingredient Beer Bread from Take A Bite Out of Boca

  Main Dishes

• Italian Cheese Panini from La Bella Vita
• Drunken Chicken and Potatoes from Webicurean
• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast from Nosh My Way
• Easy Crock Pot Pulled Chicken from Flour On My Face
• Lemon Basil Carbonara from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Garlic Butter Shrimp from Savvy Eats
• Easy Beef Stroganoff from Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
• Smothered Pork Chop Cups from Having Fun Saving
• Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas from Supper for a Steal
• Chicken with Olives from Noshing With The Nolands
• Salmon with Tiger Dill Sauce from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Greek Chicken Burgers from Country Girl In The Village
• Potato Pancakes (Reibekuchen) from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Crock Pot Beer Chicken from Our Table for Seven
• Chorizo and Potato Frittata from Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Lemon Chicken and Potatoes from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Chicken Asparagus Roll-ups from Dinner Mom
• Spaghetti Squash with Simple Red Sauce from Momma's Meals
• Tropical Salsa Chicken from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
• Strawberry Red Wine Glazed Salmon from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Baked Asparagus and Eggs from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
• Beef Short Rib Bourguignon from Food Lust People Love
• Beans and Egg Sandwich from Basic N Delicious
• Honey Almond Salmon from Family Foodie

  Dessert and Beverages

• Flourless Chocolate Cake from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• 4-Ingredient Butterscotch Peanut Butter Marshmallow Sweets from Shockingly Delicious
• Vanilla Bean Honey Ice Cream from The Foodie Army Wife
• Coconut Crusted Chocolate Ganache Pie from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• 3-Ingredient Nutella Truffles from URBAN BAKES
• Chocolate & Peanut Butter Squares from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Nutella Ferrero Cupcakes from Brunch with Joy
• 5-Minute Strawberry Sherbet from The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Easy Coconut Macaroons from Hip Foodie Mom
• Chocolate Orange Ice Cream from Gluten Free Crumbley
• Orchid Panna Cotta from Manu's Menu
• Oreo Cookies and Cream Fudge from Alida's Kitchen
• Golden Oreo Rice Krispies Treats from Pies and Plots
• Vanilla Pudding from Magnolia Days
• Country Peach Cobbler from Meal Diva
• Sopapilla Cheesecake Bites from The Weekend Gourmet
• Coconut Cream Mango Mousse from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
• Peanut Butter Buckeyes from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Raspberry-Mango Batido from Foxes Love Lemons
• 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cherry Chip Cookies from Ninja Baking
• Raspberry Pina Colada Ice Cream from Try Anything Once Culinary
• Avocado Milkshakes from The Texan New Yorker
• The Ginger Sass Cocktail from Nik Snacks
• Baked Custard Cups from Soni's Food

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat.

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Photo courtesy: HungryAsianRke