Author: Keet

Commentary / Daily Mix / Rum / Whiskey (blended)

Colonial Drinking – 1776

Beer, cider, rum, wine, brandy and whiskey: Those were the main options to a group of people who craved their alcoholic beverages. And although they far out-drank us, largely because drinking beer or wine for dinner was much more preferred...

Daily Mix / Pineapple Juice / Rum

Pina Colada

The original PINA COLADA dates back more than half a century to San Juan, Puerto Rico and doesn’t require a blender or a lounge chair by a pool. It’s a tropical classic and still a summer hit, which requires light...

Daily Mix / Seasonal Sunday

Safe Social Drinking (during a pandemic)

As states and regions gradually open areas and businesses to the public again, what sort of protocols must be followed to maintain safety from COVID-19? The summer is right around the corner and people want to share outdoor drinks with...

Daily Mix / Shots on Saturday / Vodka

Ginger-infused vodka

Infused vodka is a treat, especially when in the mood for icy vodka straight up, in shots, or on the rocks. Ginger-infused vodka is a favorite for a spicy vodka alternative. Prepare it a few days in advance with a...

Daily Mix / Gin / Throwback Thursday

Tom Collins

No collection of cocktail recipes is complete without the classic TOM COLLINS. The first Tom Collins recipe dates back to early 1876, making it truly historic — Ulysses S. Grant was still President. Tall bar glasses inherited the name, a...

Daily Mix / Demerara / Rum / World Wednesday

Classic Daiquiri

The DAIQUIRI has been given a bad rap since its Cuban inception 130 years ago. While it started as the granddad of rum cocktails, it’s associated more commonly with adult strawberry slushies on the back of restaurant menus and over-indulgent...

Bourbon / Daily Mix / Scotch / Shots on Saturday

One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer

A Little Fun: I immediately thought of this old 1953 blues song yesterday when I was gifted one bourbon and one scotch for my birthday (the beer I already had). So I couldn’t resist creating a video of a shortened...

Daily Mix / Seasonal Sunday

Cocktails at home

It’s going to be a while before bars re-open.  More likely, restaurants will have openings sooner with customer limitations and a designated 6-foot table spread.  But the crowded bar and close-bar seating will probably wait a while longer. So now’s...