If you were following my Instagram updates last Saturday night you know that my husband and I were celebrating our 9th anniversary. I can’t believe it’s been nine years. A lot’s happened. In that time we bought and refurbished a house, have had two children (both boys) and I started this blog. It’s been an… Continue reading The Aviation Cocktail and an Anniversary
Tag: classic cocktails
Bacardi Cocktail
A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for the classic Daiquiri. So today, I thought I’d mix up that other rum cocktail that often gets confused with the daiquiri – the Bacardi. You’re probably thinking “Jenn, that’s a brand of rum”. And you’d be right. But trust me, it’s also a cocktail. The Bacardi… Continue reading Bacardi Cocktail
Gomme Syrup
Today’s post isn’t a cocktail. I know what you’re thinking. “Wait, it’s Friday! Where’s my cocktail? I need my cocktail!” Well, the good news is there are plenty on this blog to choose from including this one which uses the subject of today’s post. Yes, it’s Gomme Syrup. What’s gomme (or gum) syrup you ask?… Continue reading Gomme Syrup
Daiquiri
While most people are making margaritas this weekend for Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d post that other cocktail you find so often in Mexican restaurants. No not the Strawberry Daiquiri, the plain old Daiquiri. But believe me when I tell you that the original Daiquiri is anything but plain. It’s got punch. It’s got… Continue reading Daiquiri
Ward Eight Cocktail
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but both my parents are from Massachusetts. While I was born right here in sunny Southern California, I spent my formative years traveling back and forth to the east coast visiting relatives and learning all about this country’s birth in the actual place where it happened. Paul… Continue reading Ward Eight Cocktail
Golden Dream Two Ways
I love cocktails that use fresh ingredients, and since citrus is still in season, I thought I’d do a Golden Dream this week. It’s not only creamy and sweet, the orange juice makes this cocktail the perfect brunch choice, especially if you’re looking for something other than the standard Mimosa. And because blood oranges are… Continue reading Golden Dream Two Ways
Irish Coffee
I know, I know, this is the post you’ve been waiting for all week. After all there’s really only one thing that St. Patrick’s Day’s all about: finding a pub with an Irish name and drinking enough green beer to make you sick and then continue drinking until the wee hours of the morning. But… Continue reading Irish Coffee
Diamond Fizz Cocktail
I was pulling my hair out this week trying to decide what vintage cocktail to bring you. Should I do a whiskey drink? What about vodka? Or maybe gin. But then I remembered that the Academy Awards are this Sunday, so I thought I should do something a little fancier. How can a cocktail be… Continue reading Diamond Fizz Cocktail
Black Velvet Cocktail
When I think of black velvet two things come to mind, the soft luscious fabric that’s often used to make cocktail dresses and the 90’s song by Alannah Myles. The one thing that never came to mind, until recently that is, was this classic English cocktail. But when I discovered that not only is it… Continue reading Black Velvet Cocktail
Margarita Cocktail – 2 ways
For the past couple months every time I go to the farmer’s market, there are at least half a dozen vendors selling every kind of citrus known to man. I’ve seen pomelos, grapefruits, tangerines, navel oranges, blood oranges, lemons, limes, Meyer lemons, you name it. I’ve always loved the citrus fruits, but I tend to… Continue reading Margarita Cocktail – 2 ways
Grasshopper Cocktail
As I’m sure most of you know, tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, the one day of the year most people look forward to as a reason to hit an Irish pub, have corned beef and cabbage for dinner and get rip roaring drunk. But instead of drinking a horrible glass of green beer, the same… Continue reading Grasshopper Cocktail