We’re coming to the end of April. But you know that that means… May flowers! Remember? April showers bring May flowers? But those showers also bring spring, and spring means lighter, fruity cocktails. When I think of lighter cocktails I think about gin, vodka and maybe even rum… after all you can’t go through spring… Continue reading Caprice
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Vieux Carre
I love New Orleans. I’ve only been there twice, but I can’t wait to go again. It’s not just the laid back attitude, it’s the food, the art, the music and especially the cocktails. They’re delicious and believe it or not, a lot of the classics we love today have come from this city: the… Continue reading Vieux Carre
Rusty Nail
Ever notice how some cocktails take off like a shot and then disappear from the cocktail lexicon before someone discovers them again and gives them a rebirth? Yes, there are those drinks that are classics as soon as they’re created, like the Manhattan or the Martini. But there are other cocktails out there that take… Continue reading Rusty Nail
Suburban Cocktail
Every time I think I’m out of retro cocktails, I find something new; or new to me. Such was the case with this week’s classic. I was looking for a whiskey drink since I’m such a fan of bourbon, rye and whiskey during the winter months. Thanks to Google and plenty of research, I discovered… Continue reading Suburban Cocktail
Remember the Maine
I’ve mentioned before that I prefer to drink brown liquors when it’s dark and stormy, and boy has it been dark and stormy. In the last four weeks we’ve had record amounts of rain. It’s been cold and windy and very, very wet. On days such as these, I tend to reach for the bourbon… Continue reading Remember the Maine
Michelada
The most common drink served at Super Bowl parties is beer. Yes, there are plenty of types of beer from lagers to ales to stouts, and every so often you might even find a cider or lite beer. Rarely do you find a cocktail at these parties. But there’s no rule that says you only… Continue reading Michelada
New York Sour
It poured here last week. I mean, poured. We broke rain fall records all over Southern California. But it didn’t just rain; it was really, really cold. I know temperatures in the 40’s aren’t cold in some parts of the country, but here in Los Angeles, low to mid 40’s is friggin’ cold! So, when… Continue reading New York Sour
Brandy Fix
When I first got started in the cocktail game all I knew about brandy was that it usually hung around the necks of St. Bernards in barrels and that people drank it from snifters after dinner. Since then I’ve learned a lot about the liquor. Did you know the reason it was supposedly strung around… Continue reading Brandy Fix
Snow Ball Cocktail
Every Thanksgiving the boys, Hubs and I head up to Northern California to spend the holiday with my family. Since the boys have a week off for vacation, we always take the week to hang out in Marin. But this year, Hubs and I took a night and spent a blissful 24 hours in San… Continue reading Snow Ball Cocktail
Scofflaw Cocktail
I’ve been wanting to do this cocktail for awhile but kept missing the prime opportunity. See, according to the dictionary, a scofflaw is a person who flouts the law. As you may (or may not know) Prohibition started in 1919. It was the 18th Amendment and kept the United States dry for 14 years. But… Continue reading Scofflaw Cocktail
Bentley Cocktail
Thanksgiving is next week and while turkey may be on the forefront of everyone’s mind, I’m still thinking about apples. Yes, the little green and red fruits are perfect for desserts, but they also make a mean cocktail. While it’s true you could just add some apple juice or sparkling cider to your liquor of… Continue reading Bentley Cocktail