Today while cooking Chicken Marsala we decided to search out cocktail recipes that employ this sweet Italian wine. Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily that has a subtle sweetness and a distinctive raisin-prune like flavor. Searching the web we …

The Bijou Cocktail
The word Bijou in French means “jewels” which was the inspiration for the Bijou Cocktail created by Harry Johnson in the 1890’s. Having three main ingredients; Gin represents diamond, Sweet Vermouth ruby and Green Chartreuse emerald. It could be considered …

Gold Rush Cocktail
Today we share with you a cocktail that was created at Milk and Honey in New York City’s lower east side, inspired by a customer request for a whiskey sour. Combining Bourbon, honey and lemon, The Gold Rush Cocktail is …

Earl Grey Hot Toddy
The hot toddy is a great winter warmer that has been around for centuries. The classic recipe is simple combination of hot water, lemon, whiskey and spices. It has been touted as medicinal, suggested as a home remedy for the …

Saratoga Cocktail
Today we take you back in time to Saratoga Springs New York circa 1887. It was a time when the town was a tourist haven with hot springs, gambling and nightlife. The Saratoga Cocktail was first penned by Professor Jerry …

Pecan Old Fashioned
Today’s clever cocktail is a delicious variation on the Old Fashioned infusing pecans into your favorite whiskey and finishing it with praline simple syrup. It is a cocktail that will take a bit of advance planning but whose efforts will …

The Byrrh Special
In the beginning there was the Martinez a combination of Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Bitters. As it evolved the Sweet was swapped for Dry and we ended up with the Martini. Today, in the fashion of the Martinez we offer …

The Bamboo Cocktail
After a long holiday season of food and drink today we offer you a cocktail that is lighter in nature, lower in alcohol and perfect for when you want a drink but need to keep your wits about you. The …

Mood Indigo in ‘C’
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and when it is time to make that Champagne toast, why not add a bit of panache to your celebration? Today’s clever cocktail is a sparkling take on the Mood Indigo Cocktail …

A Dickens of a Punch
Today’s clever cocktail is not a cocktail at all. Long before the word cocktail was penned there was the Punch Bowl. The social tipple offered up in an ornate vessel for communal drinking. So, this week should you have a …