Category: Drinks

The Old Fashioned

There have been several classic cocktails I’ve been waiting to make because they called for maraschino cherries. And being the cook/stickler for authenticity that I am, I didn’t want to use the sicky sweet, neon red maraschino cherries you find at the grocery store. I wanted to use the kind that you make yourself using,… Continue reading The Old Fashioned

Tom Collins for Father’s Day

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday. A lot of you will probably be grilling some cut of meat on the barbecue and having a drink or two.  It could be beer, but since it’s June and (hopefully) warm, why not have something a little more refreshing?  This year, why not treat your dad to a Tom… Continue reading Tom Collins for Father’s Day

Cuba Libre Cocktail

I love Coca-Cola with lime.  It’s refreshing and delicious no matter what time of year.  I also enjoy the occasional rum and Coke, especially when a reserve rum is used.  So imagine my delight when I discovered there was a cocktail that combined both these flavors.  I know, who’d’ve thought that a drink as simple… Continue reading Cuba Libre Cocktail

The Sidecar

I’ve never been a fan of orange liqueur.  Grand Marnier? Blech! Cointreau? No thanks. Triple Sec? Only if it’s mixed into something.  I like my oranges in either fruit or juice form.  (Which is why I’m especially partial to the Screwdriver, but that’s for another post.)  But just because I’m not a fan doesn’t mean… Continue reading The Sidecar

The Martini

When I first started classic cocktail Fridays, I wanted to do a martini since that’s my and my hubby’s cocktail of choice. The martini is a true classic.  Not only has it been around since at least the beginning of the 20th century, the martini has maintained its classic status, just look at all the… Continue reading The Martini

Zombie Cocktail

As I mentioned in my previous post Sunday is Mother’s Day.  So in honor of all the moms out there, I bring you The Zombie cocktail. Now you’re probably wondering why on earth I’d pick the zombie to represent Mother’s Day.  That’s easy.  See, almost 2 years ago my son, Aidan, was born.  And his… Continue reading Zombie Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton happened early this morning.  So to celebrate, I’ve decided to bring you the Champagne Cocktail. I mean champagne is the cocktail of choice at most weddings, right?  And this fancier version seems fitting for the Royal… Continue reading Champagne Cocktail

Hot Chocolate with Baileys Irish Cream

At the end of October I discovered the brilliant Cooking with Caitlin and their wonderful Foodies Night In on Twitter.  Foodies Night In is a group of food bloggers who get together every Monday from 4-6 EST and talk about a specific food topic from wine, to entrees, to entertaining.  Of course the one I happened upon was… Continue reading Hot Chocolate with Baileys Irish Cream