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The Cointreau Luxe Margarita
While Margarita Day may be over, it’s always a great time to try a new twist on the classic tequila cocktail. The recipe below was provided by the fine folks […]
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2016 US Presidential Election Night Cocktails
It’s finally here – tomorrow is election day here in the USA and I’ve got a cocktail round up for you all of you ladies and gents. Not sure you’ll […]
Halloween Cocktail: The Black Widow
Happy Halloween everyone! Today, we’re featuring a playful cocktail that uses Crystal Head Vodka (yes the one in the bitchin’ skull bottle). You’ll need to prep a few ingredients before […]
Cocktail Review & Recipe: The Alibi at The Dorian SF
A few weeks back, I visited The Dorian here in San Francisco for the first time with a friend of mine and we loved it! In addition to a delicious […]
Celebrate National Bootlegger’s Day with a Templeton Mule
January 17 is National Bootlegger’s Day! The day is also the birthday of Templeton Rye Whiskey and infamous bootlegger Al Capone. Prohibition Background After the 18th amendment passed, the starting […]
Classic Christmas: Tom & Jerry Punch Recipe
Every year when I was a kid in Detroit, my great-grandmother would create a giant batch of Tom & Jerry punch for the adults on Christmas and serve it in […]
Happy Martini Day – a Twist on the Classic Recipe
Happy (Inter)national Martini Day everyone! While I’m not sure where National Martini Day originated, I’m very sure that any holiday that celebrates the classic martini is ok by me. Those […]
National Martini Day – Classic Gin Martini Recipe
The classic Martini, made infamous by James Bond’s Vesper style (shaken, not stirred), is celebrated each year on June 19. This is the “old standby” recipe, but we also recommend […]
Dead Italian Cocktail Recipe – Four Roses Challenge SF Finalist
In March, we attended a VERY fun Four Roses charity cocktail challenge, where San Francisco bartenders competed to win the title of best of the best. The event raised $300 […]
Modified Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
I’ve been mildly obsessed with the mythos of Bénédictine liquor the last few weeks. First of all, anything that can trace its roots back 500 years is automatically interesting. Also, […]