Palomas are one of life’s simple pleasures. Tequila and grapefruit soda were meant to be combined in the same glass and sipped on while sitting the sun on a warm day or savored over a long dinner. Simply put: they…
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Potager Potable
I recently put together a backyard picnic for my husband and I to savory a special moment at home. I mixed up this Potager Potable featuring St. Germain to sip while picnicking. The recipe is from Jen Laforge of Blossom…
Coconut Jalapeño Cooler mocktail
This Coconut Jalapeño Cooler came about after wanting to mix up a non-alcoholic drink that had similar flavors to a Coconut Jalapeño Margarita I recently made. Obviously a N/A Margarita is just a limeade, but with the addition of coconut…
Coffee Bean Bamboo- infuse coffee easily into cocktails
Mixed with coffee beans right in the glass rather than a long infusion with them, or by using a coffee liqueur, the familiar flavor that whispers through out this Coffee Bean Bamboo will be right on the tip of the…
A delicious Amaro Frosé from Celebrate Rosé
The Amaro Frosé from my book Celebrate Rosé is one of my absolute favorites! It’s not one of those watery slushies that lack any flavor, this Frosé is the real deal! The Frosé all all other’s wish they could be,…
Coconut Jalapeño Margarita
The Coconut Jalapeño Margarita is a spicy, tropical twist on the classic tequila cocktail. Spicy jalapeño is tempered by cooling coconut for a refreshing, but zippy sip. It would pair perfectly with blackened fish tacos, tacos al pastor, tamales and…
La Passione del Conte – A Boulevardier in a Tiki Shirt
Longtime readers know my proclivity for big, bold, festively garnished tiki drinks served over buckets of crushed ice. There’s plenty of recipes here on CocktailWonk.com and in the Minimalist Tiki book which testify to that. However, simple, boozy libations over…
Minty Frozen Irish Coffee
The warming Irish Coffee gets a frosty, minty make-over in this Frozen Irish Coffee! The Frozen Irish Coffee is inspired by the Erin Rose bar in New Orleans. The Erin Rose is a must stop (multiple times, often at 3…
Chartreuse Swizzle recipe
The Chartreuse Swizzle is a modern classic cocktail. Often a supporting spirit in drinks, high-octane, herbal Chartreuse is center stage in this cocktail. The verdant liqueur packs a punch in this refreshing icy drink. Citrusy lime and pineapple temper the…
Yuzu Sour
I recently came across East Bev Co, a cocktail box subscription service that focuses exclusively on Asian and Asian-inspired ingredients. They were kind enough to send me a sample of one of their boxes, which includes ingredients to make 3…