The Bloody Mary was invented in 1921 by Fernand Petiot at the New York Bar (aka Harry’s New York Bar) in Paris. It started as a drink of vodka and tomato juice subtly nudged by seasoning. From there it evolved. …
Month: December 2017

Chestnut Old Fashioned
While surfing the internet for holiday cocktails we came across the Chestnut Old Fashioned and had to give this recipe a try. What could be more a part of the holiday spirit than chestnuts roasting on an open fire (play …

The Bullshot
It is something warm to start the day. It takes the chill off and helps one to settle into a lazy “day off” kind of mood. The Bullshot is a drink I remember my father serving his guests in the …

Hot Buttered Rum
With the holiday season upon us it is time to make some hot buttered rum batter. This is a wonderful thing to have on hand when company stops by and will keep for up to 3 months in the fridge …