As the dog days of summer wind down and I’m needing to get through a few more hot days before fall, my mind immediately turns to an ice cream drink to cool things off. As a previous Michigander, I would
July 2023 – Coco-Loco Mai Tai
No cocktail exudes the visions of palm trees, beaches and the tropics more so than a Mai Tai served in a Tiki glass. It’s a cocktail with a long history starting with the classic Trader Vic’s version that led to
June 2023 – Chocolate Martini
There are times when you crave a salty snack and then there are times when you crave a sweet snack and the same goes with cocktails. When looking for the salty cocktail nothing beats a dirty vodka martini but when
May 2023 – Painkiller
As we enter the summer season and temperatures start to rise you may find yourself looking to quench a tropical thirst, and when that happens, a great cocktail that is refreshing and easy to make is a painkiller. Having its
April 2023 – Dirty Vodka Martini with stuffed Blue Cheese Olives
Similar to when you are looking for a snack, and sometimes you want something sweet and sometimes something salty, cocktails are no different. When it comes to salty, no other cocktail hits the spot quite so well as a dirty
March 2023 – Lemon Drop
Looking for a delightful cocktail to start the evening? A Lemon Drop may be the perfect choice. This cocktail has a bad reputation as many people think this drink is overly sweet. However, if made properly it is a very
February 2023 – The Perfect Cosmo
Forgive me, but I am a big fan of a Cosmopolitan Cocktail (Cosmo) from time to time. I have always been amazed at how strong some bars make them, using plain vodka and barely use any cranberry juice. I have
January 2023 – Pineapple Paradisio (from Tommy Bahama’s – slightly modified)
Yes, I admit it, I am a fan of pineapple. I discovered this drink on a menu at the Tommy Bahama restaurant on one of my first trips to Naples, FL. Once discovered, my tradition became to always stop at
December 2022 – Negroni
This month’s cocktail is for the Gin lovers out there (and also the gin haters). Yes, I am/was a Gin hater, and have never been a fan of the juniper taste that accompanies a London dry Gin. However, I decided
November 2022 – Pineapple Infused Vodka Martini (aka: Stoli Doli)
Every now and then you need the perfect batch drink to make ahead of time for you upcoming party, event or holiday season when you expect more than a handful of guests and you want to focus on entertaining and
