Cocktail of the Month: Matcha Green Tea Gimlet

Ahhh March. That wonderful month of the year that bridges the cold sullen grey of February with the bright vibrancy of April. In March it seems everything is turning green, from the medians on the highway to the St Paddy’s Day revelers. What better way to celebrate this unique month than with a uniquely green […]

Cocktail of the Month: Fresh Tomato Bloody Mary

fresh tomato bloody mary recipe

We’re leaping for joy today because we have an extra day in Hot Breakfast Month this year. We decided to celebrate with the Cocktail of the Month:  Bloody Mary. Serve it with your hot breakfast items just a little later in the day as this drink has become synonymous with brunch. The freshness of this drink really […]

Cocktail of the Month: Black Tea Hot Toddy

black tea hot toddy recipe

Winter chill is all around. There have been a few days lately that left me feeling as though warming up was hopeless. It doesn’t help that I haven’t much hair on top. I must admit that I am quite comfortable wearing a winter hat around the house.   To ward off some of the cold, […]

Cocktail of the Month: Ginger Snap

ginger snap cocktail recipe

The GingerSnap ~ Recently we celebrated our new website launch.  If you haven’t had a chance to check it out we hope you will click one of the links above and have a look around. For our web launch we wanted to make something flavorful, but with a little zing. This cocktail did the trick. The ginger […]

September Cocktail: French Vanilla Blended Frappe

french vanilla frappe cocktail recipe

Coffee is good. Cocktails are good, too. Blended together with a frothy top… well, now we’re getting somewhere. Our cocktail for this month is an icy, smooth drink with loads of flavor. The heat is finally starting to fade, but we have a few weeks left. This drink will be perfect for enjoying on the patio in the afternoon […]

Pallet-able Patio: Cheap Chic Cocktail Table

palette cocktail table diy

I love the notion of sitting on the patio with a tall glass of sangria in the summer. Creating an outdoor space that you love to visit makes all the difference. Today we tackle a table that just about anybody can make. Best of all, it’s almost free. It will require a bit of work and you may want […]

Cocktail Love: Cherry Limaretto

cherry limaretto cocktail recipe

Love is in the air this week. There are candy hearts and frilly flowers everywhere. With the Valentine Party behind us, we decided it was time for a more adult treat.  To help our cause, it is also National Cherry Month. That made choosing a cocktail for our post today simple. We have made a few minor adjustments to […]

Holiday Cocktail: Gingle Fizz

gin-gle fizz cocktail recipe

Today we have a very festive holiday cocktail for you.  It is fizzy and fresh… perfect for a party or to enjoy while wrapping gifts in front of the fireplace. The gin and champagne are easy enough to find. You may have some trouble locating the Ooba and the hibiscus blossoms. If you have a […]

French Connection: St. Germain

st germain cocktail recipe

Cocktails are good. Cocktails on the patio on a warm day are great. Discovering a new, refreshing summer cocktail might be the best yet. Today we highlight St. Germain, a unique liquor made from the elderflower growing in the French Alps. This distinctive elixir has rightfully gained a great deal of popularity in the last […]

Sweet Elixir: Stocking a Bar

setting up a bar tips

Being prepared is critical in offering your guests a cocktail.  Many drinks (and guests) don’t take kindly to substitution.  Having all of the right ingredients will surely make you look like a superstar.  Below I have outlined the basic necessities for any respectable bar setup.  What you do with it from there is up to […]

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