…because if you’re going to have a co-ed Halloween party you’re going to need a little something for everyone. Boo! Swipe through our favorite spoy cocktails for 2017. Check out our favorite Halloween cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks of the season. We couldn’t the candy corn layered milkshake any than we do! 1. Best […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Jefferson’s The Manhattan
The good people at Jefferson’s have created a barrel aged Manhattan with the help of the Editors of Esquire Magazine. Normally I would recommend mi your own Manhattan but this cocktail is barrel aged in bourbon barrels from the Jefferson’s distillery; therefore it is understandable that you may not have room for a bourbon barrel […]
The Perfect Gin Cocktail
Herbs are the perfect compliment to gin. Gin is distilled with the infusion of herbs, mostly the juniper berry. Combine equal parts honey and water with thyme and simmer for five minutes to create the honey-thyme simple syrup. The results here are a drink with a fresh balance of herbs and citrus flavors. The Perfect […]
The Perfect Cocktail: Bourbon, Lemon and Thyme
Infusing cocktails with herbs adds some freshness that can brighten up a seemingly mundane list of ingredients. Thyme may be overflowing in your garden so now is the perfect time to create some thyme-honey simple syrup. The simple syrup is made of equal parts honey and water and a few sprigs of thyme; simmer for […]
The Perfect Whiskey Sour
It is always helpful to know how to make a few cocktails, not from a recipe but from practice. Those cocktails need not include liquid nitrogen or exotic fruits from halfway around the globe; in fact it is best to know how to make a few classic cocktails. The Whiskey Sour is the definition of […]
Raspberry Smash Cocktail
My new summer cocktail is easy to make and icious. It is also made with bourbon or rye, which makes it pretty near perfect. Raspberry Smash 1/2 Pint of Raspberries 0r about 1 Cup 10-12 oz Bourbon or Rye 10-12 oz Club Soda 5 oz Ginger Ale Add the raspberries to a Mason Jar and macerate […]
My Version Of The Matador Cocktail
When you need to dream that you are on the beach in a tropical paradise, Tequila is a great solution. There is always the Margarita but if you want to mix it up try this variation. Tequila and Pineapple Goodness Fresh Pineapple Juice Tequila Coconut Water Ice Cubes Agave (Only if you get fresh pineapple juice, exclude if you […]
My Adult Iced Tea, The Juliette
I cleaned out the bar area of my apartment this week, getting ready for Thanksgiving, and stumbled upon a few old cocktail recipes that were totally worth revisiting. The Juliette was one of those recipes and it made a glorious appearance today. Lots of thanks to the folks at Chez Moi where we had the […]
The Secret To Surviving The Holidays, I Rely on Homemade Baileys
Add some Homemade Baileys Irish Cream to your coffee this holiday season. Maybe wait until after dinner instead of starting off the day with it but, then again, after being home with your family for a few days, anything goes. It is even a good after dinner drink paired with coies, cake or pie. Homemade […]
8 Eggnog Recipes I Know Will Keep My Buzz Going This Holiday Season
…because I don’t plan on getting through the holiday season without a little help from some spiked egg nog.
I Prefer a Summer Rye in The Winter
Well, that’s not quite true, the Summer Rye is the perfect cocktail to try all year round, even the summer. I first discovered the Summer Rye at Metropolis in the Outerbanks of North Carolina. Metropolis is an amazing tapas restaurants with an incredible martini list of over 80 concoctions. I’ve tried a few, but my favorite […]
I Think The Pilgrims Drank All of These Cocktails on the Mayflower
…because you can totally blame your mid-day Thanksgiving nap on the turkey + football game, but we’ll know it’s from one of these 10 cocktails. [masterslider id=”57″] Thanksgiving always seems to get the shaft when it comes time to cool drinks to try out. Sure there’s pumpkin beer, but there’s gotta be some other things […]
I’m Never Drinking Cocktails Without Skull Ice Cubes Again
I’m a sucker for a good ice cube and it is the season for Skulls so I went for it – Skull Ice Cubes. They come two molds per box which means it could take me days to create enough for a party. Once you fill them with water, let the air out of them by […]
How to Make the Ultimate Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Spicy Cocktail? Yes Please! How to Make a Jalapeño Margarita Fresh Lime Juice Tequila Sliced Jalapeño Simple Syrup or Agave Syrup Salt (Optional) Preparation If you like salt, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip the glass into the salt. Depending on you tolerance for heat add 3-8 slices of jalapeños, […]
I Love A Whiskey Smash
Whiskey may make you think of winter but the Whiskey Smash will change your mind. It is bright, fresh and a light cocktail. Again, squeezing your own fresh lemon juice will make all the difference so take the extra time to juice a few lemons. Whiskey Smash Fresh Lemon Juice Whiskey Mint Simple Syrup or […]
My Ginger Margarita
There is nothing wrong with the traditional Margarita but the addition of Ginger Beer helps to balance out the acidity of the fresh lime juice. Please take the time to squeeze fresh limes, the results are well worth the extra work. Ginger Margarita Ginger Beer Fresh Lime Juice Tequila Salt (Optional) If you are going […]
I Found the Secret to the Perfect Martini
The Martini was the first real cocktail I started to make at home. Most bartenders will tell you it should be stirred NOT shaken. But 007, I’m totally with you on this one. The real secret to a great Martini is shaking. Why? Because a cold Martini is a good Martini. There is nothing worse […]
My Ultimate Bloody Mary Recipe
The Bloody Mary is the perfect way to kickstart a morning or wind down an afternoon. Unfortunately and when you order a Bloody Mary it consists of Bloody Mary Mix, Vodka and a celery stalk. Most Bloody Mary Mixes are extremely high in sodium so make your own and enjoy. Bloody Mary Vodka […]
This Is How I Make an Easy Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is not a difficult cocktail to master. However, there are a couple of steps that can slow you down if you are trying to whip one up quickly. If you skip these essential steps then the the drink is not quite the same. Muddling is a major time suck and one for which I […]