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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

Summer is upon us and so is the search for a refreshing drink that is a bit tart and sweet and made with fresh juices.  The Paloma is a tequila cocktail that utilizes the flavors of grapefruit and lime to

The Pisco Sour is an exquisite sour cocktail with a touch of sweetness.  This drink uses an 80 proof spirit made from grapes called Pisco (hence the name of the drink) which comes from both Peru and Chile.  This drink

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner so I thought I would share with you my all-time favorite Margarita recipe (which happens to be a batch recipe) that my friend Chris introduced to me from Cook’s Illustrated that I

When the weather begins to warm, or its Cinco de Mayo, my urge to drink a Margarita increases exponentially.  Drinks like the Mojito and Margarita really hit the spot on a warm day and while I love a good Mojito