I know Fridays are usually dedicated to classic cocktails here on Kitchy, but today, I’m doing a garnish for those cocktails instead. Today I bring you maraschino cherries. While it’s true, they’re not a cocktail, the cherries are soaking in liqueur and are then used as the finishing touch in several cocktails. As a matter… Continue reading Maraschino Cherries
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Tom Collins for Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday. A lot of you will probably be grilling some cut of meat on the barbecue and having a drink or two. It could be beer, but since it’s June and (hopefully) warm, why not have something a little more refreshing? This year, why not treat your dad to a Tom… Continue reading Tom Collins for Father’s Day
Cuba Libre Cocktail
I love Coca-Cola with lime. It’s refreshing and delicious no matter what time of year. I also enjoy the occasional rum and Coke, especially when a reserve rum is used. So imagine my delight when I discovered there was a cocktail that combined both these flavors. I know, who’d’ve thought that a drink as simple… Continue reading Cuba Libre Cocktail
Zombie Cocktail
As I mentioned in my previous post Sunday is Mother’s Day. So in honor of all the moms out there, I bring you The Zombie cocktail. Now you’re probably wondering why on earth I’d pick the zombie to represent Mother’s Day. That’s easy. See, almost 2 years ago my son, Aidan, was born. And his… Continue reading Zombie Cocktail
Pink Squirrel Cocktail
In case I haven’t mentioned it before, I’m a huge fan of the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and early-60’s. I have several pieces of furniture from that era, at least 1/4 of my wardrobe dates from that time period and about half my ipod is made up of swing music. It’s why I dubbed Kitchy Cooking,… Continue reading Pink Squirrel Cocktail