The theme for this month’s Mixology Monday, chosen by our host Andrea at Ginhound, is “Blue.” The experts are predicting that blue cocktails are set for a resurgence. Thus, this theme for the first Mixology Monday of 2015 is perfect. We ended up going with blueberries, which are purple, but…
We had a magnificent time at the Cured – Belle Meade Bourbon Paired Dinner this past week in San Antonio. A meal at Cured Charcuterie is always a treat and this 5 course pairing was no exception. Visiting with Andy Nelson of Green Briar Distillery and hearing about the resurrection…
Our daughter was gifted with a bottle of Ciroc Red Berry Vodka at a Christmas Party and asked me to use it to create a cocktail. I like champagne cocktails and ’tis the season. So this is a rif on the French 75.
Oyster shooters are simply awesome. They are also unusual enough to impress your guests. While there are those who don’t care for them, most people like oysters. Plus, you’ll find a number of your friends haven’t tried them – raw anyway. So, plunge in!
Christmas is upon us. In other words, it’s that time of year when we find ourselves faced with last minute entertaining “opportunities!” You don’t have to reinvent the cocktail to provide your guests with memorable Holiday themed libations. Simply use great existing recipes and give them festive names. The following…
Well, the last Mixology Monday for 2014 is history! Need some Holiday cocktail inspiration? Head over and check out the apple themed cocktails at Cocktail Virgin Slut. As they say, “an apple a day…” Thanks again to Frederic at Cocktail Virgin Slut for hosting this month’s MxMo. Cheers!!
It is Mixology Monday for December and it’s all about apples. This most excellent theme is the brain child of Frederic at Cocktail Virgin Slut, this month’s host. Once again, we have two drinks to offer: Cider Punch and the Plymouth Old Fashioned.
This is from Chris Tunstall at abarabove. I am re-posting it here because making a syrup from jellied cranberry sauce is a great idea, (for other awesome ideas, you should check out their site). We used the cranberry syrup in their Bellini and I also used it to make a…
This came out of my recent exploration of the venerable Manhattan. A few weeks ago, we attended a dinner where the chef paired each course with a specific libation. He included an excellent Manhattan with a small batch bourbon and an Italian Vermouth. Inspired by this, I have determinedly pursued…
I like simple. Simple is good. Especially on a week night when I’m ready to hang out with my wife, who is also my best friend! We enjoy our cocktail hour with a few hors d’oveures. We have a variety of nibbles, (and cocktails), that we set out for ourselves,…