Please bare with me as I step outside of my cocktail comfort zone today. You see, it’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and since I wanted to make a cocktail that uses scotch, the Godfather seemed like the perfect choice. Why is this stepping out of my comfort zone? Well, this cocktail was created in (gasp)… Continue reading The Godfather Cocktail
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The Aviation Cocktail and an Anniversary
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
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
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
Pink Lady Cocktail
I know what you’re thinking… another frou frou drink for the ladies to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Well, have I got a surprise for you. While the name and color may evoke smirks and giggles, this drink is anything but girly. Yes, it’s true – I chose this week’s classic cocktail because of it’s pink… Continue reading Pink Lady 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
Wassail
It’s Christmas! And if you’re anything like my family, you spend the morning in your pajamas unwrapping gifts and drinking coffee and cocoa. Then while I whip up something for breakfast the kids run around screaming while they play with every single toy they received. In other words our house is total mayhem. But around… Continue reading Wassail
El Presidente Cocktail
Since Cinco de Mayo is over a week away, I thought I’d devote my next two cocktail posts to drinks that would be fitting for the Mexican holiday. Although this one has a Cuban base, it had such a nice Spanish ring to it, I thought it would be perfect for the upcoming holiday. What… Continue reading El Presidente Cocktail
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