Los Angeles is a weird place. We’ll have days and days… and days of sunshine and hot weather and then suddenly, without warning the temperature drops and the skies open up. For the past week it’s been in the mid-50’s and raining here. Now, I know that doesn’t sound like a big deal in some… Continue reading Spiced Rum Cider
Tag: classic cocktails
Smith & Wesson Cocktail
A few weeks ago I introduced you to the classic 50’s cocktail, the Smith & Kearns. It’s a drink that’s light on alcohol but big on flavor thanks to the cremé de cacao, cream and bubbles. This drink has all those things and more. I say more because there’s actually more alcohol in this drink.… Continue reading Smith & Wesson Cocktail
Obituary Cocktail
Every morning when I woke up as a kid, I’d head downstairs and find my father doing one of two things: shaving or reading the newspaper. My father’s day couldn’t start unless he’d read at least the front section of the paper. To this day, he still reads the paper from cover to cover. I… Continue reading Obituary Cocktail
Smith & Kearns cocktail
Creamy cocktails are great. While they’re not the drink that I think of first, they do have their place: usually right after dinner. Sure, sometimes I’ll have a White Russian or Coffee with Bailey’s, but that’s all changed thanks to the sweet Smith & Kearns. This delectable drink is sweet, creamy, bubbly deliciousness that is… Continue reading Smith & Kearns cocktail
Pall Mall Cocktail
Now that autumn is in full force, it’s time to start switching to cooler liquors like rye, bourbon, scotch and whiskey. I always love this time of year because it means apples, lemons, oranges and maybe even a little maple… All wonderful fall flavors of which I can’t get enough. Something else I can’t get… Continue reading Pall Mall Cocktail
Death in the Afternoon cocktail
With October first being Monday, that means it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. I know it may seem early, but I have plenty of friends who have already started decorating their houses. There are cobwebs, skeletons, ghosts, tombstones and of course plenty of death. It’s for that reason, I thought now would be the… Continue reading Death in the Afternoon cocktail
Fitzgerald Cocktail
I love F. Scott Fitzgerald. I’ve read several of his stories, including Tender is the Night, The Last Tycoon and of course my favorite, The Great Gatsby. I’ve watched several TV shows and movies about the man as well as adaptations of his books. So, yes, I am a fan. I’m such a fan that… Continue reading Fitzgerald Cocktail
Tuxedo Cocktail
The Emmy’s are on Monday. I know it’s not as prestigious as the Academy Awards, but I’m a big TV fan. (I actually prefer it over the silver screen.) So, every year I get some Chinese Food and watch the show. While I usually have a glass of wine or beer with dinner, this year,… Continue reading Tuxedo Cocktail
September Morn Cocktail
Well, we’ve finally hit September. As I mentioned earlier this week, that means the kids are finally in school and the leaves are starting to fall… or they should be. While it is September, autumn doesn’t officially start until September 22nd, which means leaves have yet to fall from their trees, and it’s still in… Continue reading September Morn Cocktail
Nutty Swizzle
We’re in our final weekend of the summer. It’s time to let loose and party! That means barbecues, hot dogs, hamburgers and plenty of desserts. There’s just one thing missing: a good… no a great cocktail! Well, as always I’m here to help with that. So this week, I created my own concoction called a… Continue reading Nutty Swizzle
Caipirinha
Tiki Oasis happened last weekend and I had the perfect cocktail all teed up and ready to bring you in honor of the grand event. But then life happened and somehow the post never went live. So, rather than toss it, I thought I’d share it with you this week. After all it’s still a… Continue reading Caipirinha