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
May 2024 – Pisco Sour
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
April 2024 – Margarita – Batch Recipe
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
March 2024 – Margarita
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
February 2024 – Jungle Bird
When you’re in the mood for a tropical drink that is a bit unique the cocktail that best fits that description is the Jungle Bird. This drink was created in the 1970’s at a Hilton hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It
January 2024 – Paper Plane
A wonderful drink to introduce someone to bourbon is the Paper Plane. This cocktail is well balanced and while having its fair share of booze the lemon juice adds a nice citrus note that tones the drink down and does
December 2023 – Sex on the Beach – Martini Style
As we approach New Years Eve, I always think of the midnight champagne toast and celebrating entering the new year with friends and family. Only problem for me is I don’t like Champagne (please forgive me). Thus, the challenge for
November 2023 – Classic Old Fashioned
The Classic Old Fashioned is a cocktail that has been around for a long time (1800’s) and for good reason. It is truly one of the classics and is a simple yet wonderful drink. This cocktail can be enjoyed year-round
October 2023 – Kahlua Trio (White Russian, Black Russian, Kahlua and Cream)
Another great fall drink is actually a trio of drinks made from three ingredients just in different proportions and combinations. I refer to them as the Kahlua trio and given that I love Kahlua all three of these drinks are
September 2023 – Boulevardier
As we enter into fall my mind turns to a bourbon drink. A wonderful bourbon drink for the fall season is the Boulevardier which is a fancy name for a drink that is a Negroni with Bourbon instead of Gin.
