Classic Martini
A classic martini with gin and vermouth is the ultimate cocktail. Stirred, not shaken, it is a crystal clear sight to behold!
Mango Mezcal Margarita
For sweet cocktail lovers, a mango mezcal margarita will make your heart skip a beat and mezcal provides the fuel for thought.
Corpse Reviver #2
The Corpse Reviver #2’s unusual name piqued my curiosity. The authentic version led me the London Savoy Hotel in the 1930’s.
Star Hill Date ‘N Honey
The Star Hill Date ‘N Honey celebrates my love affair with Maker’s Mark and bourbon. Don’t forget the blackberry garnish!
Rolls Royce
Rolls Royce invokes thoughts of luxury and elegance. While we may never own one, we can experience the luxury of a cocktail classic.
Spanish Carajillo and Pousse-Cafe
Spanish Carajillo and a Pousse-Cafe are two of my favorite after-dinner coffee cocktails, providing everything for a chill evening.
Chocolate Orange Manhattan
A Chocolate Orange Manhattan is the perfect combination of these three delicious flavors and creates a transcendent cocktail.
Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy is a beautiful pink nectar made with blueberries. oranges and kiwi. It’s the first cocktail using my new Porthole from Crucial Design.
Vieux Carre’
As cocktails go, the Vieux Carre’ is a relative youngster compared to many of the classics. Pronounced voo-ka-RAE, the name literally translates as “old square”, which we know today as the French Quarter.
Lavender Bubbles
Lavender bubbles are perfect for a New Year celebration. A glass of bubbly is de rigueur because it’s both traditional and elegant
Negroni
An Italian classic, the Negroni is an aperitivo, designed to stimulate your appetite. Learn to love it one sip at a time.
Chernobyl
Friday, October 4th was National Vodka Day and that motivated me to dabble with vodka cocktails. The result is the Chernobyl, a gorgeous drink that may seduce you into having more than one. If you do, remember that like roentgens, you can easily surpass the recommended exposure limit.