When I was growing up, my dad worked on the 48th floor of the Bank of America building in San Francisco. Out his window was a beautiful view of the city. You could see everything from the Transamerica Pyramid to the Bay Bridge, including China Town. Since he had such a great view, every year… Continue reading Good Luck Cocktail
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Fair & Warmer Cocktail
I’m a huge fan of Instagram. I love looking at all the pictures and discovering a story, a beautiful vintage piece of clothing or some tasty recipes for both food and cocktail. But sometimes it’s not just about the pictures. Sometimes, the pictures become a challenge. A gauntlet is thrown and then it’s up to… Continue reading Fair & Warmer Cocktail
Keltic Smash
Now that we’re into January, it’s time for me to go back to two of my favorite liquors: bourbon and whiskey. I always like to drink those brown liquors when the temperature dips and down comes the rain. But whiskey isn’t the only thing that comes back when those clouds roll in. All types of… Continue reading Keltic Smash
Applejack Rickey Cocktail
We’re nearing the end of November and that means we’ll soon be in the thick of holiday mayhem. The holidays means it’s time to pull out the bourbon, whiskey, Applejack and bubbles… lots and lots of bubbles. Those bubbles can take the form of ginger beer, champagne, tonic water or club soda; and while I… Continue reading Applejack Rickey Cocktail
Palmetto
I’m a big movie fan. I like the new releases, but I’m especially partial to the classics. With all the sequels and remakes coming out in this day and age, it can be hard to find a good film. Honestly, I don’t know why so many sequels and remakes are made today. I mean, most… Continue reading Palmetto
Twentieth Century
Kenneth Branaugh has a new movie coming out in November. Actually it’s not a new movie, it’s a remake. But it’s a remake of a great film which was an adaptation of an even greater novel. It’s Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. I’ve always been a big fan of Christie’s and I especially… Continue reading Twentieth Century
Queen’s Park Swizzle
Ever heard of a swizzle? Neither had I. But that’s one of the great things about researching classic cocktails: I get to discover vintage drinks all the time. Drinks like the swizzle which is a tall, frosty cocktail that’s perfect for summer. If you’re afraid it sounds like a lot of other summer cocktails you’d… Continue reading Queen’s Park Swizzle
Corn ‘N’ Oil Cocktail
Last summer I discovered how much I love tiki drinks when I devoted my whole summer to recreating them for the blog. While all the drinks were absolutely delicious, the various citrus juices and mixers made it difficult to taste the rum. Sure, you use all different kinds of rums from white to lightly aged… Continue reading Corn ‘N’ Oil Cocktail
Boxcar
When I think of gin drinks that are served in cocktail glasses, the martini is the first to come to mind. But it turns out there are lots of cocktails that use gin and are served up in martini glasses: the vesper, the gibson, the gimlet… you get the picture. They’re all strong classics from… Continue reading Boxcar
Pegu Club Cocktail
If there’s one thing that goes well with gin and vodka (my two liquors of choice during the spring and summer) it’s citrus juice. That pop of tart flavor melds very nicely with the lighter liquors which is why it’s such a popular choice both today and yesterday. I mean, look at the classic cocktails:… Continue reading Pegu Club Cocktail
Vesper Cocktail
Did you know that Monday is National Martini Day? Since I’m such a big fan of the classic cocktail, of course I’m going to celebrate and I want you to celebrate with me. Unfortunately I already have a martini on the blog, so I searched for alternatives. There’s the Gibson which is pretty much a… Continue reading Vesper Cocktail