Inaugural Orange Punch

This punch recipe is inspired by the Orange Punch served at Andrew Jackson’s inauguration in 1829, according to Eric Felten of the Wall Street Journal.

It was quite a rowdy crowd, and servers brought out buckets of the punch to lure the revelers out of the White House and on to the lawn.

Serve this to your own Inauguration Day party crowd on Jan. 20.

Inaugural Orange Punch

3 parts fresh orange juice
1 part … Read more

Inaguration Cocktails

With the Presidential Inauguration right around the corner, what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion with some original American Cocktails. The folks at San Francisco’s own Skyy Vodka wanted to share this collection of infused vodka cocktails. They also remind us that Skyy is an All-American Spirit, it is crafted from the finest American grain, distilled and bottled in the USA.

As the United States welcomes their 44th President, toast your country and embrace … Read more

Maker’s Mark, the Green Whiskey?

Inhabitat has an interesting post about Maker’s Mark.

With all the attention smaller, boutique spirits makers have garnered for “green” offerings, a nationally distributed “corporate” brand surprises us all by using locally sourced grain and engaging in many other sustainability initiatives.

I was also surprised to learn that the Maker’s Mark Distillery functions on less than 200 of its 620 acres of land. The remaining land is operated as a nature preserve, where Maker’s Mark

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700 Billion Dollar Martini

In celebration of the most historic inauguration ever, Svedka Vodka, Voted #1 Vodka of 2033, is unveiling the $700 Billion Martini, the perfect icebreaker for President Obama to serve when CEOs unexpectedly “drop by” looking for a bailout. Courtesy of Svedka Vodka.… Read more

Are You Friends, After an Old Fashioned?

Great read from Paul Clarke at the New York Times Proof Blog about how drink recipes differ from bartender to bartender. These differences often can lead to disputes over the right ways to make any drink. The Old Fashioned is a prime example, a classic cocktail made of bourbon, but some times brandy and it goes from there.

Are You Friends, After an Old Fashioned? (NY Times)… Read more

Kiwi ~ a Healthy Addition to Cocktails

Our furry little friend the kiwi is an often-forgotten fruit.

But there are many reasons we should incorporate these strange little guys into our diets … and our cocktails.

Tart, creamy and sweet all at once, this tasty fruit is also an amazing source of antioxidants and fiber.

Kiwi fruit also lowers the risk of blood clots and reduces the amount of fats in the blood.

Oh, and let’s not forget its beautiful, bold color … Read more

Leftover Turkey Vodka Marinara

I had so much turkey left over after Thanksgiving that I froze a great deal of it for use in future recipes.

Of all my leftover turkey cooking adventures, this simple recipe is my favorite one so far.

If you managed to escape Thanksgiving and Christmas without mountains of leftover turkey, you can use chicken or vegetables instead.

This is one of those sauces that actually tastes much better after sitting in the fridge overnight.… Read more

Sophisticated ‘Tilt’ Barware

On the lookout for cool barware, I found the Nambe Tilt collection. This unique glassware will add flare to any home bar.

Nambe Tilt Barware … Read more

Dark and Stormy

Here’s a cocktail for the tumultuous winter nights ahead.… Read more

Peppermint Froth

Here’s a tasty winter cocktail that you can use to get rid of all the leftover candy canes still hanging around the house from the holidays. Courtesy of Grey Goose Vodka.… Read more