Maraschino Cherries

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

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