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A fun drink for August, especially for tennis fans watching the U.S. Open Tennis tournament, is the Honey Deuce.  The official drink of the tournament and a quick and easy refreshing drink for the summer.  A riff on a raspberry

You may recall back in March I introduced the Gold Rush cocktail made with a simple syrup (made from honey and lemon peels), some lemon juice and Bourbon.  This month we are adding the Bees Knees which is the exact

The Classic Mojito (as well as Blueberry Mojito shared previously) is a wonderful cocktail during the heat of summer when something refreshing and cold is needed to hit the spot.  The classic mojito is made with white rum, simple syrup,

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