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
October 2022 – Winter White Cosmo
My favorite holiday cocktail during Thanksgiving and Christmas is the Winter White Cosmo (Originally found at Bonefish Grill – slightly modified). I am posting it now since the Ocean Spray White Cranberry Juice is difficult to find in November and
September 2022 – Red Snapper
The Red Snapper cocktail was something I discovered when down in Panama City Beach Florida as I was sitting at the bar at Pompano’s restaurant (now closed). with my wife Michelle I think I would have avoided this drink
August 2022 – Blueberry Mojito
During the hot summer months when the temperatures hover in the eighties and nineties no other classic cocktail is as refreshing as the mojito. The classic mojito is made with white rum, simple syrup (or sugar), lime juice and mint
July 2022 – Jungle Juice (aka, Beach Juice, Boat Juice)
When thinking of a perfect drink one does not always need to think of a hand crafted, individually made cocktail. During the dog days of summer when preparing for a fun day outside with friends a bulk drink may do
