Category: Seasonal Sunday

Rum Punch

The RUM PUNCH can easily be too sweet, or it can be perfectly balanced and refreshing. This particular recipe is one I consider excellent, balanced between fruity refreshment and gutsy rum strength. Learned from a Cape Cod bartender, the key...

Father’s Day Cocktails

Recommendations for Father’s Day cocktails (pictured above) are mostly well-known, tried & true. Two or three are less known. But, they’re all delicious, depending on dad’s preferences, and deliver enough punch to make it count. Categorized by spirit, they are:...

Irish Sidecar

IRISH SIDECAR: Instead of mixing your Sidecar cocktail with cognac or brandy, celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day or any day by substituting with Irish Whiskey. Irish whiskey is noted for being light and smooth because it’s triple distilled and is made...

New York Sour – Shots

I’ve always tested new mixes with shot-equivalent portions . Truthfully, I sometimes enjoy these “shots” more than drinking out of the correct glassware, maybe because I know it’s freshly shaken and I can go back to another fresh portion whenever....

Watermelon Margarita

With a summer theme and heatwave upon us, the WATERMELON MARGARITA sounds mighty appealing about now. Some lime juice, a splash of orange liqueur, a juicy watermelon and of course tequila will help wash away those summertime blues, or at...

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...

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...

Irish Coffee

IRISH COFFEE is a combination of our two favorite ingredients, hot coffee and whiskey. I always tie it into Christmas-preparation relief or Saint Patrick’s Day. It began in the 1950’s when an Irish airport bartender mixed the two together to...

Eggnog, a healthier version

Traditional EGGNOG is festive and delicious but has a few downfalls. First, who really feels good after drinking it? There’s a lot more sugar and saturated fat than I want to think about. Most eggnog you probably don’t want to...