Today is the first of May. Whenever May comes around all I can think about is that nursery rhyme we all learned in elementary school: “April showers bring May flowers”. That’s why I love this season; all the flowers start blooming and there are all those vibrant, beautiful colors that come with them. There are… Continue reading Pink Gin
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Monte Carlo
Since I just finished giving you a tour of Kentucky, I thought I’d bring you a cocktail that’s made with rye. I know that Kentucky is the bourbon capital of the world, but plenty of the distilleries also make rye: Woodford, Bulleit, Wild Turkey… they all have rye. Rye may not be bourbon, but they’re… Continue reading Monte Carlo
Monkey Gland
Don’t worry, I haven’t suddenly gone modern with my cocktails. I take my classics very seriously. As you know, I refuse to post a cocktail that was created after 1960. (Okay, I know I did the Godfather, but that was just one drink out of several dozen.) So, you must believe me when I tell… Continue reading Monkey Gland
Le Rat Blanc
St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, so of course I wanted to make a green cocktail. But when it comes to green alcohol there are only a few possibilities: midori, green creme de menthe, and that evil, mind-bending classic, Absinthe. While Absinthe would have been impossible to come by ten years ago, it’s made a huge… Continue reading Le Rat Blanc
Golden Cadillac
I’ve been really enjoying digestifs recently. Something about having a nice cocktail after dinner just makes me smile. While dessert is absolutely the only way to end a meal, a cocktail to go with it just puts the icing on the cake… so to speak. Unlike an aperitif which gets you ready for your meal,… Continue reading Golden Cadillac
Queen’s Cousin Cocktail
The Academy Awards are Sunday and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be plunked down in front of the television starting around 2 or 3 in the afternoon and not moving until at least 9 when that long awards show is finally over. Why are we sitting in front of the TV all day? It’s… Continue reading Queen’s Cousin Cocktail
Angel’s Tit
Remember how I said I was going to be making a few Angel cocktails for Valentine’s Day? And remember how I said that a couple of them would elicit thoughts of S – E – X even before the first sip? Well, they say a picture’s worth a thousand words… so I’m pretty sure you… Continue reading Angel’s Tit
Angel’s Blush
Valentine’s Day is a week from Saturday. So the next two Fridays will be devoted to those classic Angel cocktails. A few years ago I made an Angel’s Kiss, but there are five other Angels that are just as tasty and perfect for the holiday all about love. Why are they perfect? Because they use… Continue reading Angel’s Blush
Copenhagen
Sunday is the Superbowl and this year it’s in Arizona where the current temperature is a rainy 61 degrees. But by Sunday the skies will clear and the temperature should be a nice, mild 72. In other words completely and totally not cold. But unlike Arizona and California, the rest of the country will be… Continue reading Copenhagen
Pisco Sour
Since we’re still smack dab in the middle of citrus season, I thought I’d continue with the Sour cocktails this week. So, today I’m bringing you the Pisco Sour. While I’m not usually a fan of the sour beverages because they are so sour, the Pisco is actually pretty sweet. The sweetness can most likely… Continue reading Pisco Sour
Gin Sour
We’re right in the middle of citrus season. That means lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits are overflowing at the grocery stores and farmers markets. With so many to choose from, you don’t have to get just a lemon or an orange. Now you can get an Eureka or Meyer lemon or a Cara Cara or… Continue reading Gin Sour