Seasons greetings, friends!Around this time of year, a certain holiday beverage makes its way into like 2/3 of my recipes. It goes in my coffee. It goes in my cocktails. … Continue reading Festive Egg Nog Cocktails
Tag: vodka
We Made a Grand Marnier Slushy!
Hey friends, so Jessi and I have been quarantined for a while, and to recreate that Epcot magic, we rigged up a Grand Marnier slushy. Here’s what’s involved: In a … Continue reading We Made a Grand Marnier Slushy!
The Ruby: An Alternative Derby Cocktail
The Recipe: 1.5-2oz vodka 1oz elderflower liqueur 1oz ruby red grapefruit juices 3-4 dashes of Creole Bitters Stir in a chilled Collins glass with crushed or cubed ice. Top with … Continue reading The Ruby: An Alternative Derby Cocktail
The Wassailpolitan
“I bet we can make something with this.” Jessi and I shop at a variety of grocery stores, but a recent favorite has been the highly economical Aldi. On top … Continue reading The Wassailpolitan
The Controversial Cosmopolitan
I’ve lamented the post-WWII Vodka Boom before, but we actually owe much of the current classic cocktail resurgence to one vodka cocktail.
The Old Tom Martini
While the vodka martini might spend more time in the spotlight nowadays, the original martini involved gin and sweet vermouth. Check out the recipe, and click here for the history!
The Vodka Martini
For a little bit of background on the martini’s history, click here. A party guest requested a dirty dry martini; check out the video to find out what that means … Continue reading The Vodka Martini
The Moscow Mule (video recipe)
The Moscow Mule has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence over the past decade, and with only three ingredients, this drink couldn’t be simpler to make and serve quickly: 2 oz vodka … Continue reading The Moscow Mule (video recipe)
Fruit Drinks with Craft Sodas
When I moved to Florida, a friend warned me that there are only two seasons here: “Sweating Season” (March through October) and the far briefer “Maybe Bring A Hoodie Season” (November … Continue reading Fruit Drinks with Craft Sodas
Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
On this blog, I frequently dive into more complex spirits and cocktails, but I want to take a second and answer a basic question: Where does liquor come from anyway? Well, to … Continue reading Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?