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The Kentucky Derby is less than a month away and while many people have never had a Mint Julep cocktail maybe now is the time to learn how to make the drink so you can enjoy the race with the

Every now and then you look for a cocktail beyond the Old Fashioned, Negroni or Manhattan.  You want something simple yet different and something with a nice smooth feel and taste.  Look no further than the Gold Rush.  A simple

Last month we made the classic Daiquiri, a great simple drink made with Rum, lime juice and simple syrup. I would be remiss if I did not follow-up with the Hemingway Daiquiri which was born when in Cuba, Ernest Hemingway

This month’s drink is a classic that does not get its proper recognition.  As with many classics the Daiquiri has stood the test of time and is not only timeless but, as with many of the classics, simple to make

A tradition that started several years ago upon moving to Florida is one that will likely be with me for decades to come and involves a bike ride, a big breakfast and having a Bloody Mary on Christmas day.  My

This month’s cocktail is a classic that is elegant, visually pleasing and floral.  The Aviation is a classic gin drink from the early 1900’s that has the perfect balance of bitter, sour, sweet and floral that would make a perfect

A great drink the exudes everything about fall is a Pear Bourbon Delight.  This cocktail utilizes Pear Brandy and Bourbon and utilizes a simple syrup that not only makes your home smell like fall but also adds a complex and

I have always enjoyed cocktails with amaretto and as you all know I do enjoy my bourbon.  The Amaretto-Bourbon sour is a wonderful drink that combines both and will surprise most anyone with its delicious flavor.  This drink utilizes egg

The heat that August brings always make me search for yet another classic tequila cocktail that resembles a Paloma but is a little more complex.  The Cantarito is a favorite due to the Mexican clay mug you serve it in

Sometimes simple is best.  So, in the summer when you’re looking for a simple cocktail look at what I refer to as the breeze brothers.  With four simple ingredients and a lime for garnish you can make yourself, or your