I know the holidays are over but it’s still cold outside. When I’m cold I like drinking (or eating) something hot, something comforting; and nothing is more comforting than a hot cocktail. Okay, maybe mac & cheese. I used to think that once the holidays were over there was no need for hot cocktails anymore.… Continue reading Esky’s Hot Spot
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French 75
Wednesday is New Year’s Eve and now that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners are out of the way we can focus on what’s really important – cocktails for New Year’s Eve! While straight champagne served up in a flute is the standard choice for New Year’s, there’s no rule book that says you can’t… Continue reading French 75
White Russian
I know the White Russian isn’t really considered a holiday drink, but it’s white-ish and it’s made with 2 different kinds of alcohol so I thought it would fit with this festive season. The fact that it’s super easy to mix up, makes it a no brainer for those last few holiday parties. The White… Continue reading White Russian
Night Cap
No, I’m not inviting you over for a late night snuggle. (That would require a question mark after the title.) Believe it or not, that’s really the name of today’s cocktail. You will want to sip it with the person you love, though because it’s warm and snuggly and absolutely perfect for this time of… Continue reading Night Cap
Mulled Wine
It’s December which means we’re right in the middle of holiday season. Hanukkah is only 11 days away and Christmas is 20. That means if you haven’t already started it’s time to buy and wrap presents, trim the tree and get ready for your holiday parties. And holiday parties mean cookies, cakes and of course… Continue reading Mulled Wine
Pan American Clipper
No, I haven’t suddenly switched from a food blog to a blog about airplanes. Believe it or not the Pan American Clipper is not only an airplane, it’s also this week’s cocktail, and I chose it for two reasons. First it’s made with Applejack, and since we’re right in the middle of Fall when apples… Continue reading Pan American Clipper
Crow Cocktail
Today is Halloween. So, I thought I’d sneak in one more spooky cocktail, and since crows are such a popular Halloween bird, the Crow cocktail seemed apropos. Yes, I know that Halloween is all about costumes and candy, but that’s for the kids. The 21-and-over set needs a treat too. Sure candy and chocolates are… Continue reading Crow Cocktail
Kentucky River Cocktail and Woodford Reserve
If you were following my Instagram feed a couple weeks ago, you know that I was living (and drinking) it up in Kentucky. Hubs and I decided to take a little vacation away for our anniversary. How and why did we choose Kentucky? Well, because it’s the bourbon capital of the world. And if you’ve… Continue reading Kentucky River Cocktail and Woodford Reserve
Creole Cocktail
If you’re a Manhattan fan, you’re going to love this week’s cocktail. If you’re not… just wait until next week. Since it’s the last week of Bourbon Heritage Month, I had to bring you at least one more bourbon cocktail. (Don’t worry, there will be more, especially since I’m off to Bourbon Central, Kentucky!) As… Continue reading Creole Cocktail
Brown Derby
Since we’re right smack dab in the middle of Bourbon Heritage Month, I would be remiss if I didn’t introduce you to another bourbon cocktail for your Friday Happy Hour. So, today I present the Brown Derby. Yes, this cocktail was named after that famed Los Angeles restaurant, The Brown Derby. But funny story, this… Continue reading Brown Derby
The Commodore No. 2
Did you know that September is Bourbon Heritage Month? That means you’re going to be seeing a lot of bourbon recipes and cocktails over the next few weeks from a variety of sources. As a big bourbon fan myself, I was thrilled to make this discovery because now I have a reason to post numerous… Continue reading The Commodore No. 2