We came across a recipe that combined the smokiness of Mezcal with the bitter-sweet bite of Aperol. As we researched it for provenance we came across no less than a half-dozen names for the same drink, each with slight variations …
Month: June 2021

Blackberry-Gin Fizz
Summer is here and it is gin season. Today we offer you a refreshing summer “fizz” made with fresh Blackberry syrup. It is a perfect sipper for the sunny summer days ahead and if the kids are around you can …

Joe’s Easy Sangria
There are hundreds of Sangria recipes a mere Google click away. The recipe we offer you today is one we used for years in various restaurants to rave reviews. It is easy to make and by design made to hold …

Cantaloupe Mojito
It is melon season and today’s clever cocktail employs the use of fresh Cantaloupe embellished with mint and rum. It is a great take on the traditional Mojito with the melon accentuating the mint flavor in a most wonderful way. …

The Jungle Bird
From its origins at the Kuala Lumpur hotel in the 1970’s, the Jungle Bird is the fusion of a tropical drink with the edge of a Negroni from a good dose of Campari. A perfect lowball for the sunny days …