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Stone Crab Macaroni Salad
James Jackman

Bring this zingy, lightly creamy Floridian pasta dish to your next picnic.

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Stone Crab Macaroni Salad
James Jackman

This potluck staple from Florida Stone Crab Association cofounder Holly Dudley can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Stone crab brings a bit of sweetness while Everglades Seasoning—a savory mix of salt, garlic, onion, and spices—delivers a touch of heat. Created in 1944, the blend is used throughout Florida on everything from grilled vegetables to gator.

Featured in “Tough to Crack” by Carrie Honaker in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue. See more recipes and stories from Issue 205.

Makes: 4
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb. stone crab claw meat, flaked
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. Everglades Seasoning, or other all-purpose seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • Hot sauce
  • Saltines or other crackers, for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until just past al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the macaroni, crab, mayonnaise, Everglades Seasoning, mustard, Worcestershire, bell pepper, and onion. Season to taste with hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  3. Serve with saltines. (The salad will keep in an airtight container for 3–4 days in the fridge.)

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Stone Crab Tacos With Cabbage Slaw https://www.saveur.com/recipes/stone-crab-tacos-cabbage-slaw/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:04:59 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/api/preview?id=188941&secret=cM2XMtKpK3Lj&nonce=eac1a0a861
Stone Crab Tacos With Cabbage Slaw
James Jackman

The Everglades’ favorite crustacean is wrapped in soft tortillas for a bright and simple weeknight meal.

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Stone Crab Tacos With Cabbage Slaw
James Jackman

Naiara Freeman Rementeria started working at her mom’s Everglades City restaurant, Camellia Street Grill, when she was 17 and now runs the show. When stone crab comes in, there are always some “lights,” or claws in which the meat doesn’t fully fill the shell, and it was from these that the Grill’s taco recipe was born. Rementeria says, “You don’t hear about many preparations beyond serving the chilled claws with mustard sauce, so we started thinking about how to use the lights.” A tangy cabbage slaw, which can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, balances the richness and amplifies the sweetness of the meat. 

Featured in “Tough to Crack” by Carrie Honaker in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue. See more recipes and stories from Issue 205.

Makes: 4 tacos
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the slaw:

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrots

For the tacos:

  • 2 cups stone crab claw meat, flaked
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. Creole mustard
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 4 corn or flour tortillas, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the slaw: In a medium bowl, stir together the vinegar, sugar, and salt until mostly dissolved. Add the cabbage and carrots and toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature, tossing occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the tacos: In a medium bowl, stir together the crab, mayonnaise, black pepper, mustard, salt, and vinegar. 
  3. Over a gas stove flame or in a dry skillet over high heat, heat the tortillas, turning occasionally, until softened and blackened in spots, about 1 minute. Top the tortillas evenly with the crab mixture and slaw and serve with lime wedges.

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These Glorious Ginger Cocktails Will Be a Hit at Any Party https://www.saveur.com/sponsored-post/ginger-liqueur-cocktails/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:15:50 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/api/preview?id=188281&secret=cM2XMtKpK3Lj&nonce=1dd9176809
The Best Ginger Liqueur Cocktail Recipes
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Seven festive drinks that are easy to make and impossible to forget.

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The Best Ginger Liqueur Cocktail Recipes
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner
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Sweet, spicy, and versatile, ginger liqueur is having a moment. Domaine de Canton, an aromatic ginger liqueur from France, brings a smooth, lively flavor that works well in everything from classic cocktails to creative new concoctions. Don’t just take our word for it—bust out your shaker to try these seven cocktails. From bright citrus sips to fizzy sparkling numbers, each recipe makes the most of ginger’s vibrant character.

Ginger adds a subtle warmth and gentle spice that complements everything from bourbon and tequila to French Champagne and Korean makgeolli. In these recipes, you’ll find a mix of twists on traditional cocktails and unexpected new flavor pairings, all brought together by the unique personality of Domaine de Canton. Perfect for entertaining friends or enjoying a quiet evening in, each drink highlights the alluring flavor of ginger while staying approachable for home bartenders. From the first sip to the last, these cocktails prove that a bottle of ginger liqueur can transform even the simplest drink into something memorable.

Honey Ginger French 75

Honey Ginger French 75
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

A playful spin on a Prohibition-era classic, this cocktail combines honey and tahini with ginger liqueur and sparkling wine. Nutty, creamy, and lightly spiced, it evokes the flavors of Korean yakgwa cookies while delivering a celebratory drink for Lunar New Year or any other festive occasion. Get the recipe >

Mango-Ginger Margarita

Mango-Ginger Margarita
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Mix tequila with Domaine de Canton, lime juice, and a touch of mango purée for a tropical twist on the margarita. The ginger liqueur adds warmth and spice, offsetting the citrus and agave notes for a layered and approachable riff. Get the recipe >

Ginger Martini

Ginger Martini
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

This rendition of everyone’s favorite classic cocktail combines vodka, Domaine de Canton, and dry vermouth with a few dashes of Angostura bitters for depth. The ginger liqueur adds gentle sweetness and nuanced complexity, while an orange twist gives the drink a warmer, more aromatic profile. Get the recipe >

Ginger Julep

Ginger Julep
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Rework this Derby Day staple by pairing bourbon, mint, and crushed ice with Domaine de Canton. The ginger liqueur adds another dimension of flavor but keeps the familiar structure of an old-school julep intact. Get the recipe >

Fizzy Lifting Drink

Fizzy Lifting Drink
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Prepare for lift‑off! Just like its namesake concoction in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this cocktail propels you upward—sparking wine, ginger liqueur, and crème de cassis come together for a balanced and refreshing sip. Get the recipe >

Ginger Makgeolli Twist

Ginger Makgeolli Twist
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

In this three-ingredient cocktail, makgeolli, an unfiltered Korean rice wine, contributes a lightly sweet, milky character that’s sharpened by ginger liqueur and white rum. A twist of lemon peel is the only embellishment you need. Get the recipe >

Ginger Gold Rush

Ginger Gold Rush cocktail
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This warming mix of bourbon and ginger liqueur balances sweet, spicy, and citrusy notes. Simple yet elegant, it’s stirred with fresh lemon juice to create a cocktail that’s both comforting and invigorating.  Get the recipe >

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Ginger Makgeolli Twist https://www.saveur.com/recipes/ginger-makgeolli-twist-recipe/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:17:17 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/?p=123681
Ginger Makgeolli Twist
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

The effervescent Korean rice brew brings brightness to this warming, refreshing cocktail.

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Ginger Makgeolli Twist
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Rum and ginger liqueur lend a tropical note to Hana Makgeolli brewer Alice Jun’s refreshing twist cocktail. For this recipe, seek out an undiluted, premium version of the Korean rice beverage, such as Jun’s Takju 16.

Featured in: “Makgeolli Magnate Alice Jun Is Spreading Korean Culture, One Bottle at a Time” by Juliana Sohn.

Makes: 1 cocktail
Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. undiluted makgeolli, such as Hana Makgeolli Takju 16
  • 2 oz. ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
  • 2 oz. white rum
  • Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add the makgeolli, ginger liqueur, and rum. Stir until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a collins glass, garnish with a lemon peel, and serve.

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Fizzy Lifting Drink https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/fizzy-lifting-drink/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:40:57 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-fizzy-lifting-drink/
Fizzy Lifting Drink
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Champagne meets crème de cassis and ginger liqueur in this bubbly libation inspired by ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’

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Fizzy Lifting Drink
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

This bubbly, pink concoction of champagne dosed with fruity crème de cassis and spicy ginger liqueur is inspired by the mysterious drink of the same name from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was served at the now-closed Social Restaurant and Wine Bar in Charleston, South Carolina.

Makes: 1 cocktail
Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ oz. crème de cassis
  • ½ oz. ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
  • 4 oz. brut champagne
  • Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Into a chilled champagne flute, pour the crème de cassis and ginger liqueur. Top with the champagne, garnish with a lemon peel, and serve.

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Ginger Julep https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/ginger-julep/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:37:27 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-ginger-julep/
Ginger Julep
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Everyone will love this citrusy, warmly spiced twist on the beloved Derby Day cocktail.

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Ginger Julep
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

A hit of ginger liqueur turns the traditional mint julep squarely on its ear into a spicy, sweet, and modern cocktail, with a citrus tang from lemon. It’s a fresh twist on a beloved Kentucky Derby party classic.

Makes: 1 cocktail
Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 mint sprigs, plus more for garnish
  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • 1 oz. ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
  • ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz. <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Wine-and-Drink/Simple-Syrup/">simple syrup</a>
  • Lemon wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint with a wooden spoon until thoroughly bruised, about 10 seconds. Add the bourbon, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks or julep glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and mint sprig.

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Mango-Ginger Margarita https://www.saveur.com/recipes/mango-ginger-margarita/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:09:15 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/api/preview?id=188442&secret=cM2XMtKpK3Lj&nonce=5a7ac700fc
Mango-Ginger Margarita
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Tropical fruit and warm spice transform this classic cocktail.

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Mango-Ginger Margarita
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Domaine de Canton, an aromatic, small-batch ginger liqueur made in France, adds a spicy note to this fruity twist on the classic margarita from New York City’s Le Bernardin, where the drink was dubbed “Le Mexique.” While optional, a garnish of thin dark chocolate shavings pairs surprisingly well with the subtly sweet, silky smooth cocktail.

Makes: 1 cocktail
Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. white tequila
  • ½ oz. ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
  • ½ oz. fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz. mango purée
  • ¼ oz. agave syrup
  • Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. To a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, add the tequila, ginger liqueur, lime juice, mango purée, and agave syrup. Shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled champagne coupe, garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired, and serve.

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Ginger Martini https://www.saveur.com/ginger-martini-recipe/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:23:19 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/ginger-martini-recipe/
Ginger Martini
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

This spin on the ice-cold vodka cocktail has a gentle heat and subtle sweetness.

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Ginger Martini
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Ginger liqueur adds a mildly sweet, lightly spicy note to this twist on the classic vodka martini.

Makes: 1 cocktail
Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz. vodka
  • ½ oz. ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
  • ½ oz. dry vermouth, such as La Quintinye Vermouth Royal
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add the vodka, ginger liqueur, vermouth, and bitters. Stir until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with an orange peel, and serve.

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Yakitori-Style Salmon https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/salmon-yakitori/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:24:17 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-salmon-yakitori/
Yakitori-Style Salmon
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

Marinated in a sweet soy sauce and lightly charred, these izakaya-inspired skewers are sure to please.

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Yakitori-Style Salmon
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

Traditional Japanese yakitori calls for spearing chicken seasoned with salt or a soy basting sauce onto bamboo skewers and grilling them over charcoal. Here, this approach is applied to salmon: cubes of the delicate fish are marinated in the trifecta of mirin, sake, and soy, then cooked until caramelized and smoky. While charcoal is customary, you can also use a gas grill, a grill pan, or a broiler.

Featured in “Our Best Japanese Grilling Recipes to Feed Your Need For Yakitori” by SAVEUR Editors.

Makes: 6–8
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plus 3 Tbsp. mirin
  • ¼ cup plus 3 Tbsp. sake
  • ¼ cup plus 3 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 lb. boneless skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 1-in. cubes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mirin, sake, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the salmon and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours. Soak 10–12 wooden skewers in water while the salmon marinates, then drain.
  2. Heat a charcoal grill, gas grill, or grill pan to medium-high. (Alternatively, position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler.) Thread the salmon onto the skewers. Grill or broil, turning occasionally, until the salmon is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve hot.

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Bull Shot https://www.saveur.com/recipes/bull-shot/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:47:28 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/api/preview?id=188141&secret=cM2XMtKpK3Lj&nonce=6a2f30b4fa
Bull Shot
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Thu Buser

A pair of unlikely bedfellows, vodka and beef broth come together in this classic 1950s savory cocktail.

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Bull Shot
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Thu Buser

Vodka and beef broth pair surprisingly well in this unusual cocktail that originated at Detroit’s Caucus Club in the 1950s. Legend has it that advertising executive John Hurley was brainstorming ways to sell more Campbell’s beef broth with the club’s owner Lester Gruber, and lo and behold, the Bull Shot was born. Think of it as a Bloody Mary with beef broth in place of tomato juice and plenty of Tabasco. 

Featured in “Drinks That Beat the Heat” in the June/July 2009 issue.

Makes: 1 cocktail
Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. beef broth
  • 1½ oz. vodka
  • ½ oz. fresh lime juice
  • Tabasco
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Lime twist, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a rocks glass with a few ice cubes, stir together the broth, vodka, and lime juice. Season to taste with Tabasco and Worcestershire and garnish with a lime twist if desired.

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The Original Fettuccine Alfredo https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/the-original-fettuccine-alfredo/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:48:26 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-the-original-fettuccine-alfredo/
The Original Fettuccine Alfredo
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Tossed with nothing more than butter and cheese, this luscious, silky pasta is a three-ingredient wonder.

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The Original Fettuccine Alfredo
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Mixing the three ingredients in this classic fettuccine alfredo recipe—pasta, butter, and Parmigiano-Reggiano—on a warmed platter will help them melt quickly to make a satiny sauce. For the best results, use dried fettuccine, which doesn’t break as easily during tossing.

Featured in “The Real Alfredo” by Todd Coleman in the May 2009 issue.

Makes: 6
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lb. dried fettuccine
  • 16 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into thin pats
  • 8 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 3¼ cups)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to the package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, scatter the butter across a large warmed platter.
  3. Reserve ¾ cup of the pasta water, then drain the fettuccine and transfer to the platter. Sprinkle the cheese over top and drizzle with ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. (The pasta water helps create a smooth sauce.) Using a large spoon and fork, gently toss the noodles, lifting and swirling and adding more pasta water as necessary. Work in any butter and cheese that pools around the edges of the platter, and continue mixing until fully emulsified and the noodles are coated, about 3 minutes. (For quicker preparation, to a large skillet, add the butter and reserved ¾ cup pasta water and bring to a boil. Add the fettuccine, sprinkle with the cheese, and toss with tongs over medium-low heat until the sauce is creamy and the noodles are coated, about 2 minutes.)
  4. Serve the fettuccine alfredo immediately on warmed plates.

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