Marga-Regis!

Let us raise a glass to Regis Philbin, as he signs off from over 28 years on-air.  First with Kathy Lee and now with Kelly, Reeg has been there  Always with a smile and a great sense of humor.  If you’re in New York to toast Regis on his final day, stop by The Atlantic Grill to sip on this sparkling kiwi cocktail, from Sauza.  For the rest of us, this is a quick easy … Read more

DIY Cinnamon-Infused Vodka

The scent and taste of cinnamon conjure warm holiday memories. And since everything is better with booze, why not add the magic of cinnamon to your vodka?

You could use it in place of plain vodka in recipes where cinnamon would be a desirable twist, such as ones with apple, cranberry, pear, honey or cream flavors. Maybe try it in some Yule Tide Punch. (To learn how to design your own recipes, check out our … Read more

Archangel

This drink comes to us from our friend Daniel A. Godinez of Rosewood Cocktail Development Consulting and Pasta Moon, Half Moon Bay CA. With the Bourbon, pear and apple, it’s perfect for Fall!

Ingredients:
4 slices Bosc Pear
2 oz Angel’s Envy Bourbon
1/4 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz unfiltered apple cider
1/4 oz Sonoma Walnut Liqueur
1 splash Old Fashioned Bitters
1 splash fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Muddle the Bosc pear and add remaining … Read more

DIY Apple-Vanilla Bourbon

It’s Fall, dammit! Time to get cozy with some autumnal booze.

The great thing about this simple apple-vanilla bourbon is that it’s so flexible: You can drink it alone, in a Manhattan or in a new creation of your own. (To learn how to design your own recipes, check out our book: DIY Cocktails.)

Granny Smith apples give a bright, pie-like flavor to the infusion. You can use any kind of apple, but sweeter apples … Read more

Cinnamon Sparkler

Ingredients:
1 oz Kahlua Cinnamon Spice
3 oz Sparkling Apple Cider
Small squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Shake Kahlúa Cinnamon Spice and lemon over ice. Top with sparkling cider. Grate nutmeg on top.

Courtesy of Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur. … Read more

Montanya Mermalada

Ingredients:
1 oz Kahlúa Cinnamon Spice
1 oz Avión Tequila Blanco 
1 oz lemon juice
6-8 concord grapes

Directions:
Muddle Grapes. Add rest of the ingredients. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass

Courtesy of Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur.… Read more

The Bee’s Knees

This week we feature the classic prohibition era cocktail, Bee’s Knees. The name is a play on the old saying “The Bee’s Knees” or height of excellence and the honey used to mask the liquor taste. Most booze didn’t taste so good back during in the 1920’s.

Ingredients:
2 parts Gin
1 part honey syrup*
1 part lemon juice

Directions:
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well (10 – 20 seconds). Strain … Read more

THE PB&J

Your childhood lunch in a glass. … Read more

The Cheeseburger

Ingredients:
1 oz Flor de Caña 7 yr rum
2 muddled Roma tomatoes
1 oz iceberg lettuce water
1 oz beef (well-reduced)
2 tbsp toasted bread crumbs
1 tsp dry mustard powder
2 tbsp aged cheddar
1 large kosher dill pickle
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheddar frico and pickle knot*, garnish

Directions:
Muddle tomatoes, add ice, and slowly poor lettuce water. Stir rum and beef jus together in stainless shaker. Float rum mixture over … Read more

BLT Cocktail

1.5 oz of Bacon-infused Flor de Caña 7 yr rum
2 oz  tomato juice
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Pinch celery salt
Pinch black pepper
Squeeze of lemon juice
Dollop of horseradish
Fresh Cilantro to taste

Pour all ingredients over ice shake and then strain over ice.
Garnish: One piece of bib lettuce wrapped around a thick piece of crispy apple wood smoked bacon and an  avocado slice. Use a toothpick or skewer to secure with a … Read more