The Margarita is a quintessential sunny-day drink. This dark blue variation on that classic is a little sweeter and looks a lot more dramatic. You could use lime instead of lemon or use more lemon if you want it more tart. Photo by Jackson Stakeman.… Read more
We recently attended a special event held by our friends at Nirvino where Tres Agave Tequila Ambassador Eric Ruben demonstrated the the fine art of the perfect margarita. Eric keeps his Margaritas simple: 2 parts tequila, 1 part agave, and 1 part lime juice. Shaken and served on the rocks.
Tres Agave Tequila comes to us from the San Francisco Tequila Bar of the same name. The Company produces their own 100% agave tequila as … Read more
Jell-O shots are fun, but they don’t taste like cocktails. This sophisticated take on the Jell-O shot, which like the Brits we’re going to call a “jelly,” tastes like a cocktail in solid form. I reinterpreted the Kentucky Apple Sour, a recipe from our upcoming book DIY Cocktails, and turned it into a jiggly finger food. I used sparkling apple juice because I had some in the house and think it adds a little … Read more
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Wow. it’s cold outside. Brrr. The folks at Skyy felt these Tropical Cocktails might help us dream of warmer locales. Hard to do when you are freezing, but we appreciate the sentiment just the same. Courtesy of Skyy Infusions.… Read more
Happy New Year! Back to the grind, at least we are 1/2 through the first week. Only 51 more to go.
Happy New Year! This week we feature a recipe made with Beefeater’s new winter-edition gin. According to Beefeater’s Master Distiller Desmond Payne, Beefeater Winter features the added botanicals cinnamon, nutmeg and pine shoots providing a deep rich taste.
New Year in Lambeth is a cocktail honoring the Beefeater distillery located in the Lambeth District of London as well as featuring the flavor profile of Beefeater Winter Edition.
Cheers!… Read more
Recipe courtesy of Campari.
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Instructions
1. Cut each slice of bread into 6 square/rectangular pieces. Arrange on a baking sheet and place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 5 minutes (or until toasted), turning halfway through the … Read more
If you’re ringing in the coming year at home with a few friends, here are some cocktail and appetizer recipes to help you start the New Year right.
Champagne Cocktails
The original Champagne Cocktail
Shrinking Violet Champagne Cocktail
Godiva Royale
New Year’s Swanky Toast
Sparkling Rye Cocktail
Appetizers
Gorgonzola Bites
Pico de Gallo
Bruschetta
Shrimp Cocktail
Spanish Albondigas
Champagne-Mushroom Crostini with Chevre
Photo by D Sharon Pruitt.… Read more
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