In this day and age you always see people walking around with a cup of coffee. This gave us inspiration for today’s cocktail. While there are plenty of recipes for after dinner hot coffee drinks, you rarely see cocktails employing …
Month: February 2019
Rosemary Gin Rickey
The “Rickey” is a gin drink invented at Shoomaker’s in Washington D.C. in the late 19th century and was named after lobbyist Colonel “Joe” Rickey. It is a mix of gin, lime juice, sugar and club soda. Today we share …
The Oaxacan Spicy Paloma
Today we share with you a version of the Paloma, Mexico’s real favorite cocktail. Instead of using Tequila we are employing its smoky cousin, Mezcal. It is a drink that you can whip up in batches if you have a …
Chocolate & Wine
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what could be more romantic than getting the one you love a bottle of wine and some chocolates? Pairing wine with chocolate is a complex task but the rewards are worth the …
The Hanky Panky Cocktail
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we offer you a classic cocktail for lovers. The “Hanky Panky” was created by Ada Coleman, the head bartender of the Savory hotel circa 1920’s. As the story is told, she created the …
The Barossa & Beyond Wines
The Madison Tasters Club is a monthly tasting group comprised of non-industry, non-professional consumers of wine. The group is moderated by a professional Sommelier who selects the evening’s wines. Each month the group will taste six selections with a specific …
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