Monthly Archives: December 2010

Bellini – the Classic

Bellini – the Classic

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Big Spender

Big Spender

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Big Spender on a Budget

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Black Velvet

Black Velvet

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Brazilian 57

Brazilian 57

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Champagne Sangria

Champagne Sangria

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Dad’s Champagne Cocktail

Dad’s Champagne Cocktail

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Does a Noggin of Egg in Your Nog Make an Eggnog?

Alright, I’m no Dr. Seuss but the origin of eggnog is as convoluted as any of his sayings. (By the way, the good Dr. was the son and grandson of brewmasters in Springfield, Massachusetts. One wonders what remarkable potions he … Read More »

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French 75

French 75

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How To Choose Drinks For Your Cocktail Party

How To Choose Drinks For Your Cocktail Party

There are three ways you can go when you throw a cocktail party. The Full Bar, where you’ll have a wide selection of booze, beer, wine and mixings. The Theme Bar, something like “Champagne Cocktails” or “Bloody Marys” that only … Read More »

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How To Cure A Hangover

How To Cure A Hangover

We’ve pretty much all been there; some of us more than others! Frolicking half the night on the town only to wake up the next morning with a jackhammer pounding in your head and the feeling that someone put little … Read More »

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How To Dress Up Your Christmas Cocktails

How To Dress Up Your Christmas Cocktails

You dress yourself up for a holiday party. Why not do the same for your  adult beverages? Here are some simple, inexpensive ideas that will set the tone for a fun and festive time. A simple skewer of cranberries topped … Read More »

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How To Make Colored Sugar For Rimming

One way to add flair to your cocktails is by giving your glass a decorative rim. Sugar is commonly used but, did you know how easy it is to color the sugar and give your creations a little added drama? … Read More »

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Kir Royale with Chambord

Kir Royale with Chambord

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Make Christmas Merry With These Spirited Gifts

Not only will your drink be more festive when sipped from these glasses, but you get to eat the evidence afterwards. Peppermint Candy Cane Edible Shot Glasses (Includes 3 shot glasses) $14.99 for three. You’ll jingle your bells every time … Read More »

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Mulled Red Wine

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New Year’s Sparkler

New Year’s Sparkler

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Our Top 5 Cocktail Picks for New Year’s Eve

Our Top 5 Cocktail Picks for New Year’s Eve

The time for retrospection is past. As in the Sinatra song, “The best is yet to come”. Now that’s what New Year’s Eve is all about. So dust off the old year and allow your inner daredevil to take a … Read More »

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Poor Man’s Black Velvet

Poor Man’s Black Velvet

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