Tag: whiskey

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

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

Strawberry Sunrise

There’s a magazine I love called Tasting Panel that focuses on all things liquor related. They do stories on everything from wine and beer to hard liquor and cocktails. It’s a thorough, informative magazine of which I can’t get enough. The people behind the magazine have started hosting “women in whiskey” events once a month… Continue reading Strawberry Sunrise

Presbyterian Cocktail

Don’t worry, I haven’t suddenly gone all religious on you. I picked the Presbyterian because the first day of fall was yesterday. Unfortunately the temperature is still in the triple digits here in Southern California, which means I’m still in the mood for cool, fizzy drinks. Luckily, this cocktail is made with ginger beer which… Continue reading Presbyterian Cocktail

Dandy vs. Deshler

Every so often I get invited to events by different companies who want to introduce their latest products to various bloggers or social media people. Last week I was at just such an event. It was cocktail based as it was being sponsored by Beam Suntory, the spirit company behind such delicious whiskeys as Hibiki,… Continue reading Dandy vs. Deshler

Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce

When I think of holiday desserts I think of apple and pumpkin pies, sugar cookies covered in french icing and bread pudding. They’re all rich, luscious desserts that are perfect for this cool, winter weather. I just hear the word pie or bread pudding and all I want to do is cuddle up in front… Continue reading Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce