It’s been really cold and rainy here the past few days. I live in Los Angeles where it’s usually pretty warm, so I’m not used to all this cold weather. Since I’m not used to the cold weather, I’m not prepared for it either. See, I don’t have a lot of sweaters, and all I’ve… Continue reading Cafe Royale
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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
Dubonnet Fizz
I love champagne. I love it by itself, or mixed with other liquors or mixers. It’s one of my absolute favorite liquors. But while champagne is great all on its own any night of the week, I usually pop a bottle for special occasions: birthdays, graduations and of course New Year’s Eve. As a matter… Continue reading Dubonnet Fizz
Brandy Toddy
When I first started adding cocktails to this blog I went through all the standards from the Martini to the Manhattan and the Sazerac to the Julep. I even sprinkled a few hot cocktails in there like the Horse’s Neck and the Hot Toddy because when the temperature dips I like to drink something warm.… Continue reading Brandy Toddy
Regent Punch
I love cocktails during the holiday. Okay, I love cocktails all year long, but they’re usually extra special during the holidays. This is the time that eggnog, champagne and punches all come out to play. They’re more filling and definitely more festive. I like serving these festive drinks because they usually only come out during… Continue reading Regent Punch
Brandy Crusta
I’ve never been a big brandy fan. I’ve had brandy of course, but it’s usually in the form of a mixed cocktail: drinks like Egg Nog or Brandy Alexanders or even a Julep or two. But I’ve never understood the whole “have-a-glass-of-brandy-in-a-snifter-after-dinner” thing. I guess like anything else, it all depends on the brand you’re… Continue reading Brandy Crusta
Smith & Wesson Cocktail
A few weeks ago I introduced you to the classic 50’s cocktail, the Smith & Kearns. It’s a drink that’s light on alcohol but big on flavor thanks to the cremé de cacao, cream and bubbles. This drink has all those things and more. I say more because there’s actually more alcohol in this drink.… Continue reading Smith & Wesson Cocktail
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
Smith & Kearns cocktail
Creamy cocktails are great. While they’re not the drink that I think of first, they do have their place: usually right after dinner. Sure, sometimes I’ll have a White Russian or Coffee with Bailey’s, but that’s all changed thanks to the sweet Smith & Kearns. This delectable drink is sweet, creamy, bubbly deliciousness that is… Continue reading Smith & Kearns cocktail
Pall Mall Cocktail
Now that autumn is in full force, it’s time to start switching to cooler liquors like rye, bourbon, scotch and whiskey. I always love this time of year because it means apples, lemons, oranges and maybe even a little maple… All wonderful fall flavors of which I can’t get enough. Something else I can’t get… Continue reading Pall Mall Cocktail
Death in the Afternoon cocktail
With October first being Monday, that means it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. I know it may seem early, but I have plenty of friends who have already started decorating their houses. There are cobwebs, skeletons, ghosts, tombstones and of course plenty of death. It’s for that reason, I thought now would be the… Continue reading Death in the Afternoon cocktail