The Story of The El Presidente Cocktail The El Presidente is a classic Cuban cocktail. The exact origin is unknown, but according to Esquire magazine, El Presidente was created by Eddie Woelke, an American bartender at the Jockey Club in…
Fresh Strawberry Purée and Mixed Citrus Mimosas
This post was made in partnership with Truvia®. Recipes and ideas are my own. It’s May, and we are full swing into all the bridal showers, baby showers, outdoor brunches, weddings, and any other excuse you can think of to…
The History of Happy Hour
Everybody loves a happy hour, right? Cut-price drinks and cheap bar snacks are the perfect complement to the end of the working day, helping busy nine-to-five employees unwind and relax after a stressful day. So how did this popular publican…
Vanilla Blackberry Brandy Highball
HIGHBALLS Highballs are a thing of beauty! Simple, bubbly and refreshing. Built in the glass, no shaking or straining required, it’s an easy drink to mix up for parties picnics, or after a long day. Although I used a certain…
Thyme for Tea with Cinzano Vermouth
This post is brought to you by Cinzano. Recipe and ideas are my own. Vermouth is one of those jack-of-all trade bottles in your liquor cabinet. Have it for an aperitif to whet your appetite before a meal, pair it…
Russo Liquore Di Limoncello
Limoncello Liqueur Limoncello is the second most popular liqueur in Italy, and it has recently become popular in other parts of the world. Traditional Limoncello liqueur is made from the zest of lemons, or peels without the pith, then steeped…
Hunny Peach (feat. RumChata)
I’ve had the pleasure of working with RumChata for the past few years and have had the opportunity to experiment at great lengths with their versatile cinnamon cream liqueur. So far, I’ve run into very few limitations for RumChata in…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
Mom does not want a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant. Mom wants booze. For every type of mom out there, we can all agree, if you’re looking here for gifts, she wants some wine. Accessorize that bottle with a…
The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey
In the past few months, you may have noticed a new Irish whiskey on the shelves: The Sexton Single Malt. Introduced in early 2019 to the North American market, The Sexton comes in a stunning near-black hexagonal bottle with a…
Cocktails to Put a Spring in Your Step
6th May 2019 Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the cocktails is! May is one of my favourite months, with longer days and milder temperatures, you know its only a matter of time before summer arrives…