Dedicated to Bree I dedicate this “mojito” to a beautiful blessing in my life. She deserves so much more than a simple drink dedication. She is one special woman.This is the same deva who created the Bree Pepper Blossom (another SO amazing drink). And, as I sent her the photos, I told her: It reminds…
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I was recently introduced to the Hurricane Cocktail! Lots and lots and lots and lots of rum! And, a little passion fruit juice. I was also gifted a bounty of Melinda’s Hot Sauce. So, I figured, why not play around a little with my mixology and cocktail game? A spicy drink, with rum, and a…
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This little cocktail was actually a bit of an accident. In the heat of the summer, I wanted to create something rather refreshing.
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This simple drink became popular in the 1970s, though no one’s really sure of its origins. Some stories say it was inspired by the famous gangster film of the same name; others say that the Don himself, Marlon Brando, drank it regularly. I don’t know if we’ll ever know the truth of the tale. But…
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We have quite a relationship with several of the best bartenders in town. We aren’t heavy drinkers, but we are faithful on Fridays and Saturdays. We also really love fact that our faithfulness leads us into a position of walking into a bar “where everyone knows your name.” It’s quite a delight to be greeted…
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It seems like cocktails always have some sort of a cute name or use a play on words. I recently discovered Redemption High Rye and figured I could beat out a mixologist or cocktail waitress this time with my clever christening name game. The New York High Rye was born. (Do you get the play…
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As I said before, the world of spirits (cocktail spirits, thank you–I’m quite versed in the world of devotional divinity), is relatively new to my palate. But at the same time, the flavors, essences, and sensual possibilities are absolutely endless. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll never give up my nightly glass of wine (or two),…
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“To live the life of a bon vivant, one must learn to adopt a modicum of insouciance and elegance. Beginning with the apéritif. The apéritif’s purpose is to stimulate one’s appetite and prepare for the inevitable joys to come. Répéter: Stimulate, not inebriate.” Dans le monde de St-Germain, the liqueur created in the artisanal French manner from…
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