There’s no shortage of rum listicles lately. Rum is a hot topic du jour and publications push them out with abandon: “Nine Rums I Found at My Local Bar” or “Seven Rums Too Expensive for You.” All too frequently these…
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Raise a Glass to the 2019 Preakness Stakes With This Maryland Classic Cocktail
Thoroughbred racing fans will soon converge on Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD for the 2019 Preakness Stakes scheduled to begin this morning at 10:30 a.m. EDT. 13 horses will compete for top honors under the watchful eyes of folks…
Game Of Thrones Cocktails
Updated for season 8 finale The wait is over the popular HBO tv series Game Of Thrones season 4 starts tonight. Want to throw a theme party and need original Game Of Thrones cocktails? Fear not, we are here to…
El Presidente: A Dash of Cocktail History
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…