Since we’re right in the middle of January, we’re still in the middle of Tiki the Snow Away; an event that happens every January in the Instagram cocktail world. The whole point of the event is to make tropical cocktails that make you feel like you’re on a warm, tropical island. Last week I made… Continue reading Bird of Paradise
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Honolulu Cocktail #2
I just got back from Montana where it was sooooo cold. The warmest it ever got was about 25 degrees. When you’re from Southern California where the temperature usually doesn’t go below 50, a high of 25 is pretty damn cold. As much as I love the snow and skiing, when it’s that cold, all… Continue reading Honolulu Cocktail #2
Dubonnet Fizz
I love champagne. I love it by itself, or mixed with other liquors or mixers. It’s one of my absolute favorite liquors. But while champagne is great all on its own any night of the week, I usually pop a bottle for special occasions: birthdays, graduations and of course New Year’s Eve. As a matter… Continue reading Dubonnet Fizz
Brandy Toddy
When I first started adding cocktails to this blog I went through all the standards from the Martini to the Manhattan and the Sazerac to the Julep. I even sprinkled a few hot cocktails in there like the Horse’s Neck and the Hot Toddy because when the temperature dips I like to drink something warm.… Continue reading Brandy Toddy
Regent Punch
I love cocktails during the holiday. Okay, I love cocktails all year long, but they’re usually extra special during the holidays. This is the time that eggnog, champagne and punches all come out to play. They’re more filling and definitely more festive. I like serving these festive drinks because they usually only come out during… Continue reading Regent Punch
Spiced Rum Cider
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
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
The Necromancer
I recently discovered a very old liqueur called Strega. It’s an herbal liqueur from 1860 that resembles Chartreuse and has flavors of cinnamon and saffron. It’s really good! But the reason I chose to introduce you to it today is because of its name. Strega is Italian for “Witch”, and I thought what with Halloween… Continue reading The Necromancer
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