I just got back from our annual family beach trip to northern California. Now, if you know anything about the Bay Area, you know that there are two temperatures in Nor Cal during the summer months: hot or freezing. It all depends on what time of summer you visit. If you’re there from May to… Continue reading Fog Cutter
Tag: rum
Boston Rum Punch
I like to make special cocktails for holidays. You know, something that will serve a large group because holidays always give people a reason to party. Since I like to mingle at my soireés, the last thing I want to do is mix drinks all night. So, I usually make a punch. The 4th of… Continue reading Boston Rum Punch
Daisy de Santiago
I love a good tiki cocktail, especially when it’s served up in a cool tiki glass at a bar that’s covered with fish and water and tropical themed wallpaper. I’ve actually been to a few such bars like the Tiki Ti, the Purple Orchid and even the original Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach. But… Continue reading Daisy de Santiago
Strawberry Pina Colada Popsicles
Many, many years ago I had a summer job at a Mexican restaurant in Northern California. I was the hostess, so I didn’t learn many recipes working up front. I did however, get to taste several creations, including a delicious cocktail they called a Lava Flow. (Don’t worry, my version was sans alcohol since I… Continue reading Strawberry Pina Colada Popsicles
The Hemingway Daiquiri
I majored in English in college. As an English major I read my fair share of classics from Fitzgerald to Bronte to Hemingway. While Fitzgerald was (and still is) my favorite writer from the early 20th century, I’ve always appreciated the writings and stories from Ernest Hemingway. He wrote about expatriates, love and men making… Continue reading The Hemingway Daiquiri
Rum & Honey
It’s been hot here. I mean really hot. Unseasonably hot. It’s February and the temperature is over 80°F. I’m actually wearing shorts and tank tops. In February! Okay, now that I’ve done my little rant, there is a reason behind it. Since it’s been so hot, I wanted something refreshing for this week’s cocktail. I… Continue reading Rum & Honey
Baker Horse Collar
Yes, I’m doing another hot cocktail this week. But unlike last week, today’s cocktail doesn’t have beer. As I’ve said in the past I’m not a big beer fan. So, after two weeks of hot beer drinks, I’ve decided to get back to the hard stuff, and I found a drink that doesn’t have an… Continue reading Baker Horse Collar
Mojito – 2 Ways
A few days ago I was lucky enough to attend a cocktail tasting and the release of a brand new cocktail cookbook: Latin Twist. Of course I was first in line. I mean, what could be better than cocktails with a Latin twist? Why sampling those cocktails of course. You may be wondering what a… Continue reading Mojito – 2 Ways
Navy Grog
If you were following my Instagram feed last week, you know I was in Hawaii. To me Hawaii means warm climates, warm water, beautiful sandy beaches and tiki statues. It also means awesome tropical cocktails. I don’t know if you knew this but more often than not, these same tropical cocktails tend to go by… Continue reading Navy Grog
Hurricane
Most of the cocktails I make are for one or two people. But every so often I need to make a pitcher because I’m having a party. See, it’s so much easier to serve people when you make a big pitcher as opposed to shaking and mixing a separate cocktail for each and every guest… Continue reading Hurricane
Dark N Stormy
I know we’re getting toward the end of summer, but I thought I could sneak in at least one last fun summer cocktail before fall and school are back in full swing. While I love the flavors of this drink, what really excites me about it is how unbelievably easy it is to make. This… Continue reading Dark N Stormy