Category: Cocktails

The White Russian Xmas Martini

The White Russian Xmas Martini

Sydney came by last night and whipped up this little gem.  It made Christmas wrapping that much easier!  These are perfect for a small holiday party and I would rim the glasses ahead of time and keep in the freezer until you are ready to […]

Gin & Roses

Gin & Roses

Sydney (cocktail contributor extraordinaire) created “Gin & Roses” and even though it might be considered more of a summer drink, it tasted too good to wait until next summer to include it on the blog.

Great Grandma’s Favorite Cocktail

Great Grandma’s Favorite Cocktail

When I think of my great-grandmother, my memories are flooded with her fondness of family dinners and at every one of those dinners, serving her favorite cocktail, the”Grasshopper”.

Laughter, joke telling, and funny stories are what comes to mind when I remember my (more…)

The Welcome Home

The Welcome Home

There is a real advantage to having a professional bartender in the family such as your bar is always stocked with the good stuff, you have a built-in bartender for parties, and you get to try deliciously crafted new drinks! My daughter Sydney, the bartender, […]

The Pomegranate Martini

The Pomegranate Martini

It’s the middle of a three day weekend and it only seemed fitting to have a Pomegranate Martini!  One of my all time favorites!

Raspberry-Thyme Smash

Raspberry-Thyme Smash

Even though summer seems to be coming to a quick close, I’m still in the summer drink making mode.  Today’s Raspberry-Thyme Smash as originally posted by Bon Appetit is excellent although powerful.  This lightweight felt a buzz after the third (more…)

Rum Babalu

Rum Babalu

Yikes!  It’s National Rum Day!  I was shutting down my computer for the evening and off to bed when the internet caught my eye and informed me it was National Rum Day so of course,

Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini

So I always thought a Dirty Martini had olive brine in it, but apparently not.  Quite a few recipes said the brine gave the Martini a bitter taste and used lemon peel oil instead?  Here is

Mexican Mule

Mexican Mule

You can’t beat this on a hot summer’s night! (more…)