Category: Seasonal Sunday

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Pineapple Juice / Seasonal Sunday / Tequila / Mezcal

Pineapple Margarita

The PINEAPPLE MARGARITA is one of the flavored margaritas that seems most natural. Many recipes are heavy on the pineapple juice, and as always, my preference is for a more level balance with the other ingredients. Who needs all the...

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 / 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...

Daily Mix / Seasonal Sunday / Whiskey (blended)

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...

Rum / Seasonal Sunday

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...