I’m sure you’re wondering what Fish House Punch has to do with the 4th of July. Well, believe it or not our forefathers created and drank this punch in the 1730’s. The story goes that a group of men built a house on the banks of Schuylkill and created a club called the State in… Continue reading Fish House Punch
Tag: rum
Between the Sheets
No, I’m not being flip. Nor am I making a rather obvious invitation. Believe it or not that is actually the name of today’s classic cocktail. And before you ask, no, I didn’t make it up. Someone much older than me, someone who’s probably no longer among the living, has that claim to fame. But… Continue reading Between the Sheets
Mai Tai
I’m allergic to pineapple. I know it doesn’t seem like that big a deal, but whenever I decide to visit somewhere tropical it becomes something of an issue. I start to see pineapple salsas over fish, pineapple desserts or worst of all cocktails made with pineapple juice. While I can usually avoid the first two… Continue reading Mai Tai
Hot Toddy
It’s finally raining here, which means it finally feels like Fall. It’s chilly and windy and there are big, fat raindrops running down my windows and I couldn’t be happier. I can finally pull out my jeans and boots and sweaters and bundle up to go out. Then when I get home at the end… Continue reading Hot Toddy
Bacardi Cocktail
A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for the classic Daiquiri. So today, I thought I’d mix up that other rum cocktail that often gets confused with the daiquiri – the Bacardi. You’re probably thinking “Jenn, that’s a brand of rum”. And you’d be right. But trust me, it’s also a cocktail. The Bacardi… Continue reading Bacardi Cocktail
Daiquiri
While most people are making margaritas this weekend for Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d post that other cocktail you find so often in Mexican restaurants. No not the Strawberry Daiquiri, the plain old Daiquiri. But believe me when I tell you that the original Daiquiri is anything but plain. It’s got punch. It’s got… Continue reading Daiquiri
Strawberry Daiquiri
Since strawberry season is upon us I wanted to do a strawberry cocktail. But finding a vintage cocktail made with strawberries proved somewhat difficult. The only thing I could come up with was a margarita or daiquiri. But I knew those wouldn’t work. I mean do you really think either one of those drinks was… Continue reading Strawberry Daiquiri
Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail
During this holiday season I make plenty of cocktails. Some are simple and some are a little more complicated. While some are cold, most of my cocktail choices during this chilly time of year are hot. After all, there’s nothing better on a snowy evening than Hot Chocolate with Baileys or a big steaming cup… Continue reading Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail
Tom & Jerry Cocktail
I know it’s been awhile since my last classic cocktail post and for that I apologize. But I figured what better month to start them back up again than December, the month of holidays and parties galore. If you’re anything like me you have at least one part you’ll be attending (or throwing) and so… Continue reading Tom & Jerry Cocktail
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