Lincoln Graves
@LincolnGraves
Anchor/reporter at @KUTV2News. Born and raised a Utahn. 20-year break as a Montanan, Idahoan, & Oregonian. Now back in the homeland.
Home is where the heart is. It's cliché, but true. I left Salt Lake City and Utah 20 years ago. It's been gently tugging at me ever since. It's time to give in. I begin a new job at @KUTV2News in November. I can't tell you how excited I am for new adventures in my old place.
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the tomato martini. 2 oz. gin 1 oz. dry vermouth 1/2 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, muddled 3 basil leaves, muddled 1/4 oz. simple syrup Pinch of salt Cheers!
Lower Calf Creek Falls is Utah’s most beautiful waterfall.
It’s been 16 years, but I finally made it back to Peek-a-boo and Spooky slot canyons in southern Utah. Brought @BrentWeisberg with me this time so he could see it.
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Kentucky Maid. 2 oz. bourbon 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 8 muddled mint leaves 4 muddled cucumber slices Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the bourbon strawberry iced tea. 2 oz. bourbon 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 2 oz. unsweetened iced tea 1/2 oz. simple syrup Muddled strawberries Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Summer Cooler. 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. gin 1 oz. fresh watermelon juice 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup Muddled mint Top with club soda Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Mississippi Punch. 1 oz. rum 1 oz. cognac 1 oz. bourbon 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 dash bitters Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Amelia. 2 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. St-Germain 1 oz. blackberry purée 3/4 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice Mint garnish Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Peppermelon. 1.5 oz. gin 1 oz. fresh watermelon juice 1/2 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 3/4 oz black pepper honey syrup Watermelon piece dipped in pepper for garnish Cheers!
The @utahpridefest parade kicks off in downtown Salt Lake City. #pride #utahpride
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Petals & Pride. 1 oz. light rum 1 oz. Lillet Blanc 1 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice Muddled blackberries Edible flower garnish. Cheers and Happy Pride Month!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the White Linen. 2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur 1/4 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 6 slices muddled cucumber Top with club soda Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the strawberry vanilla old fashioned. 2.5 oz. bourbon 1 tsp. homemade strawberry vanilla syrup 3 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Strawberry garnish Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail - Mother’s Day edition: the Violet Fizz. 2 oz. gin 1/4 oz. crème de violette 1/4 oz. red wine 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup Egg white Lavender garnish Cheers!
This might seem like a picture of me as a kid screaming at my mom because I wasn’t getting what I wanted. But no…I was simply wishing her well on Mother’s Day.
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Jam Jargarita. When you reach the end of a jam or jelly jar, make a cocktail. The remnants will provide sweetness and flavor. Throw everything in and shake with ice. 2 oz. tequila 1/2 oz Cointreau 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice Cheers!
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Canadian Collins. 2 oz. maple whiskey 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1/4 oz. maple syrup Top with club soda Cheers!
Epic wildflower hike this morning near The Dalles, Oregon.
Tonight’s Sunday craft cocktail: the Bunny Mary. 2 oz. vodka 3 oz. carrot juice 1/2 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 tsp. caper brine Parsley garnish Cheers and Happy Easter!
