Yesterday we found an unopened bottle of Knudsen Pear juice left over from holiday Bellinis. Knudsen’s juices are un-adulterated and have pure, fresh flavors that we have found to be exceptional mixers. In the mood for something strong, but with …
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Peppermintini
Today we share with you a winter cocktail that is the perfect fabulous finish for your holiday party. The drink is sweet, colorful and will bring out the inner child even in old Ebenezer Scrooge himself. It takes a bit …
Rum & Honey AKA The Jamaican Black Stripe
Here is a versatile drink that plays as well in the heat summer as it does in the cold of winter. It is a variation of a drink that comes from The Gentleman’s Companion, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker …
I’ll have a Gibson Please…
I’ll Have a Gibson Please… The history of the Gibson Cocktail is vague at best. It was possibly created for a teetotaler who wanted to discreetly distinguish their cocktail from others. Oddly the first written recipe for the Gibson in …
The Pegu Club Cocktail
The Pegu Club Cocktail Rangoon, Burma Today we offer you the simplicity of Gin subtly embellished and perfectly showcased. The Pegu Club Cocktail has been lost to most over time but ranks among the great classics and still translates to …
Thoughts on the Martini
What happened to the Martini? Today Martinis are a shadow of what they used to be. They are fruited and laced, infused and laden with pompadours of foam. What was once beauty in simplicity has become a freak show of …
The Cucumber Gin Rickey
Today we decided to try a variation on a recipe for Cucumber Limeade that we found on a Martha Stewart site. While you can stop with Cucumber- Limeade and be perfectly happy we opted to add a bit more punch to …
Vesper Martini – Shaken and Not Stirred
Ian Flemings James Bond character knows how to drink. He is a connoisseur of all the finer things in life. In the 1953 novel, Casino Royal, Bond invented a variation to the Martini that he named the “Vesper” after the lead …
Caramel Apple Martini
Looking for a last minute Halloween Cocktail to enjoy while passing out candy tonight? What better than a Caramel Apple Martini. It is simple to make, refreshing to drink and will indulge you inner child. Happy Halloween. Caramel Apple Martini …
The Mary Pickford Cocktail
Over the years many cocktails have been named for movie stars. In the 1920's no star was brighter than America's Sweetheart, Mary Pickford. Known as the Girl with the Curls, Pickford was the top actress of the times. Cocktail lore …
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