While this classic cocktail is white, it isn’t from Russia. Nor was it invented by a Russian or even for a Russian! The black Russian was created by a bartender in Brussels for an American Diplomat in 1949. The White Russian first appeared in the 1960’s. Whatever the origins, it…
Looking for a special cocktail for Dad’s special day? How about a Mule? Mules are easy to make and easy to customize. So, read on for a few ideas. The Secret to Great Mules Whether you are making a classic Moscow Mule or some variety, the one thing that will…
Memorial Day is the perfect time for simple, low ABV, thirst-quenching drinks. Since beer says summer and barbecues, nothing is better than celebrating the weekend with beer cocktails. The classic is the Shandy – equal parts lemon soda and beer. But you can get really creative by just combining your…
Mules, those descendants of the Moscow Mule in all their forms, are becoming more and more popular. Why? Because they are a) easy to prepare and b) taste great. What better cocktail to serve your guests than this popular libation? Now, you Moscow Mule aficionados out there can rightly complain…
We offered a number of libations this Christmas Season. A few were favorite cocktails that we rechristened with seasonal names, we added some new ones that we found, and we created a couple of original recipes. Some can be made Zero Proof so everyone can be in on the fun!…
As busy host/hostess, anytime you can offer a fun, engaging, self-serve cocktail bar, expect your guests to rave about your entertaining prowess! A tonic bar is a simple way to allow your guests open access to create their own drinks while you get to enjoy your party too. Its versatility…
Making tonic water at home and in bars became a widespread fashion in the early 2000’s. An internet search for ‘DIY tonic water’ will result in a number of recipes. Jeffrey Morgenthaler posted a recipe in 2008, (found here), which became one of the most popular. Since then, he has…
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…