So, by now I’m sure you know that St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, if for no other reason than I’ve been telling you. But in case you’ve missed all the green everywhere and the racks and racks of shamrocks, leprechauns and gold coins… it’s St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday. But something you may not know… Continue reading Spring Feeling Cocktail
Tag: gin
Hanky Panky Cocktail
Valentine’s Day is Thursday and have I got the perfect cocktail for you. I’ve been wanting to make this drink for awhile now, but I didn’t want to post it at just any old time. It’s called the Hanky Panky. I don’t know about you, but whenever I think of hanky panky I think of… Continue reading Hanky Panky Cocktail
Bird of Paradise
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
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
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
Fitzgerald Cocktail
I love F. Scott Fitzgerald. I’ve read several of his stories, including Tender is the Night, The Last Tycoon and of course my favorite, The Great Gatsby. I’ve watched several TV shows and movies about the man as well as adaptations of his books. So, yes, I am a fan. I’m such a fan that… Continue reading Fitzgerald Cocktail
Tuxedo Cocktail
The Emmy’s are on Monday. I know it’s not as prestigious as the Academy Awards, but I’m a big TV fan. (I actually prefer it over the silver screen.) So, every year I get some Chinese Food and watch the show. While I usually have a glass of wine or beer with dinner, this year,… Continue reading Tuxedo Cocktail
Sensation Cocktail
A couple weeks ago I made a Seventh Heaven Cocktail. It’s a drink of three simple ingredients. But those three ingredients of gin, grapefruit juice and maraschino combine to make one tasty drink. It’s a classic, and recently I found another classic that while similar, was completely different. It’s called the Sensation and man, does… Continue reading Sensation Cocktail
Seventh Heaven Cocktail
I love history. I love the stories that make up who we are and where we (or our favorite cocktails) came from. It’s always fun to unearth how some unknown bartender in a dive bar in East Poopachuck, Vermont created a drink we’re still imbibing 100 years later. It’s a delight to lounge in my… Continue reading Seventh Heaven Cocktail
English Garden Smash
There’s a big event happening this weekend. You’ve probably heard something about it here and there. And if you haven’t, then you’ve clearly been living under a rock for the past couple weeks. I’m talking about the Royal Wedding. Yes, finally, Prince Henry and Meghan Markle are getting married. All the festivities kick off at… Continue reading English Garden Smash