February 11, 2012

One evening, a few weeks ago, I was contemplating a new bottle of Bols Genever, trying to find a...

February 10, 2012

Sloe gin is an old English tipple, and a 1940 article from Esquire calls it a handsome, maroon-hued...

February 9, 2012

It seems in days gone by that drinkers where made of pretty stern stuff, as they would stop into a...

February 8, 2012

The Cable Car is a modern classic that has made its rounds on the west coast and in Las Vegas, and...

February 7, 2012

I love the depth of flavor that this margarita offers; it’s not as fruity as some other flavored...

February 6, 2012

In Western culture, the pineapple is a symbol of hospitality. A sign to guests that the house is a...

February 5, 2012

Inspired by the traditional Masala chai tea blend, this cocktail is a fusion of, quite possibly,...

February 4, 2012

This is a super simple drink, a lemonade made with meyer lemons and blood oranges, so don't...

February 3, 2012

It’s the national drink of Brazil, made with their national spirit, and it’s internationally...

February 2, 2012

In a health brief your grandmother was right about hot toddies warding off a cold or flu. You can...

February 2, 2012

Meyer lemons aren’t as tart as the regular lemons we’re used to and they look more like oranges....

January 31, 2012

This cocktail is a variation of that (Ginnifer flowers) martini. Playing around with others’...

January 30, 2012

The Boxcar. A classic Sidecar features brandy (or cognac, and we’re sure you know that all cognac...

January 29, 2012

Taco night doesn’t have to pose the following dilemma: Sangria or margaritas? Now you don’t have to...

January 28, 2012

If I’d said it was spinach and blueberries you would have laughed yourself out of your chair (and...

January 27, 2012

One of the things I love about winter (yes, there are things I love about winter) is the many...

January 26, 2012

When you think of smoothies, the usual suspects come to mind: strawberry, banana-peanut butter,...

January 25, 2012

Today’s cocktail recipe is a fancy version of a gin sour, but with the botanical addition of...

January 24, 2012

Our woods are filled with plump deep blue sloe (blackthorn) berries, prugnole (or in local dialect...

January 23, 2012

There are plenty of choices out there; probably more than you can handle. For many, it is difficult...

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