I had my first Moscow Mule over this past Christmas, and I must say that it was a delightful surprise. Was it the bulging metalic vessel that did it? Or its shiny copper color? Or the interesting flavor profile of lime and ginger? Or even the fact that the heaviness of the mug made it […]
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Three top citrus cocktails for summer
Summertime is a wonderful time of the year, one which I personally have come to appreciate more and more as I get older. The warm weather, flowers blooming, long days, and comfortable breezes add up to make a welcoming time to enjoy the outdoors. It’s also the time of year when citrus makes a great […]
Time for margaritas!
In summertime, a margarita can be a refreshing and timely drink. Here are a few recipes. Classic Margarita Margarita Limeade on the Rocks (multiple servings) Blackberry Margarita
A Brazilian cocktail – the Caipirinha
Tired of your same old summertime cocktails? Try a Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail. Caipirinha (pronounced kie-purr-REEN-yah) roughly translates to “country bumpkin”. It is made with cachaça, an intensely sweet Brazillian style of rum made from sugarcane juice. The Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil, where it originated, and is a common Carnavale drink. Ingredients: Lime […]
Fourth of July Cocktails
In honor of the Fourth of July, a great time of year to relax on the backyard deck with a nice cold drink in hand, here are a handful of good, patriotic, “American” cocktails to make for friends and family. Enjoy! Stars and Stripes Forever The Recipe: In a tall glass mix: 1 oz. UV […]
Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great time for mixing drinks for yourself and the one you love. To make this time extra special, why not try out a few new creations designed especially for this holiday? Here are three romantic cocktails to make your day extra special. Lemon Drop Martini Cupid’s Potion Tantric Kiss
Pumpkin spice cocktail
It may cross your mind that there aren’t really any well-known cocktails specifically for Thanksgiving, but that shouldn’t stop the brave among us from trying to create our own. With that in mind, I point to Amoretti Premium Pumpkin Spice Syrup which could very well serve as a basis for creating a turkey day cocktail. […]