Lauren’s Cider Cocktail

We’re excited to share a delicious fall cocktail that was featured at a recent wedding.  Harvest time makes you think of everything this cocktail features: crisp apples, warm cinnamon with bright citus notes. This recipe was the first Echo Lake innkeeper collaboration. Laurence Anne Marie and Neal went through grueling research to get this cocktail just right. Lauren’s Cider Cocktail…

Blackberry Mojito

Our resident mixologist, Neal, has concocted another winner – a Blackberry Mojito.  This cocktail requires some muddling and his carpel tunnel is a testament to the drink’s popularity. Blackberry Mojito  1 small handful of freshly picked local blackberries 2 slices of lime 2 teaspoon of sugar 1.5 oz. of light rum 2 fresh mint leaves…

There’s still time for summer R & R

August is almost over and I’m wondering….who fast forwarded summer?  The good news is late August is an amazing time here in Vermont and there is no shortage of area activities – especially Labor Day weekend.  There’s a Beer & Wne Tasting Train,  Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival, free walking tours and much more.  So, grab a friend and enjoy…

Vermont in the late summer

I know it’s only mid-August but these bright, sunny days have my thoughts wandering towards foliage.  In fact, some trees have begun their transition and a few red and yellow leaves can be seen littering the property.  Late summer is such an amazing time to visit Vermont so I thought I’d share a few photos from our pretty little corner of New England.…

Cool Summer Soup

We’ve had an unusually humid summer but the good news is between the pool and the lake, we keep cool.  Even BETTER news is Chef Kevin created a delicious minted watermelon soup.  It pairs perfectly with a light salad and freshly baked bread. If you’d like to prepare a cold summer soup, consider making Chef Kevin’s Cucumber…

Sundowner

The sun is shining (once again) and since Neal is busy concocting a recipe for our upcoming newsletter, I thought I’d share one that was in our newsletter last year.   It’s a wonderful festive recipe to help you celebrate a summer occasion and pays homage to my birthplace; Zimbabwe was formerly Rhodesia. Zimbabwe Cocktail Orange Juice – 1/4…

Spring blues…or whites?

May was a month of extremes here in Vermont.  Here’s a photo to illustrate the point. But the good news is that everything is blooming and the property is already in the midst of the wedding season. Neal is eagerly mixing up new cocktails so why don’t you stop by for a drink on the porch? …