Sunday Cocktail

Classic vs. frozen Margarita, which do you prefer?

Published by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:26am

Love them or hate them, the Houston Astros are World Series champions, again. The Astros have been riddled with controversy as a result of numerous cheating allegations following their previous championship run in 2017, now the team and their fans hope that this victory will bring some redemption.
I'm sure that they're still celebrating in Houston, more than likely with and endless stream of Margaritas. Keep in mind that it was 86 degrees in Houston on Sunday, “Margarita season” is a year-round event in the Lone Star State.

A drink for a queen with a little Gin

Published by admin on Mon, 10/31/2022 - 2:38pm

One of the most notable events of 2022 was the passing of Queen Elizabeth II September 8 at 96 years of age, following a 70-year reign.
Dignitaries from across the Commonwealth attended her funeral services, while millions around the world that were unable to attend streamed the service. This week we will toast Her Majesty with her favorite cocktail, Dubonnet and Gin.
First, for the history buffs, a few fun facts and highlights of the Queen's 70-year reign: She was the longest reigning monarch in Britain's history.

Try this post-prohibition cocktail, the “Vieux Carre”

Published by admin on Tue, 10/25/2022 - 12:49pm

The first appearance of Old Man Winter is either fast approaching or already arrived depending on where you live in the US. Though brandy and whiskey cocktails are not seasonal drinks, our tastes tend to gravitate toward the darker, richer spirits when the north wind blows.
The Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Negroni, and neat pours of your favorite cognac, brandy, or whiskey are always a good bet on a cold night.
One classic cocktail from the heart of the Big Easy is both a whiskey and a brandy cocktail, and is a welcome nightcap between now and the next Fat Tuesday.

White grapefruits in harvest make for a delicious Navy Grog cocktail

Published by admin on Tue, 10/18/2022 - 12:06pm

A quick scroll through your social media newsfeed will tell you who is looking forward to Halloween, who is looking forward to Thanksgiving, and who is looking forward to jolly old Saint Nick's ride at the end of December.
If you have any rum aficionados in your network, there is a good chance that they are anxiously awaiting Florida's white grapefruit harvest. The arrival of white grapefruit in supermarkets is also a “wonderful time of the year”, no doubt about it. What are we to do with this white grapefruit?

An icecream-based dessert drink from the 1940s

Published by admin on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 12:23pm

Anyone feel like going out for ice cream? The universal answer across all age groups is a resounding “yes”. However, going out for ice cream looks a bit different depending on where you are in life, and where you are in the USA.
This week we visit The Badger State for a treat that is part cocktail, part ice cream, and 100% Wisconsin. If you know, you know. Anyone up for a Pink Squirrel?

Decorate for Halloween sipping on a hot buttered rum cocktail

Published by admin on Tue, 10/04/2022 - 10:51am

We are now over a week in to fall 2022, perhaps you have the Halloween and/or fall decorations up at your house. Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, followed by weeks of Christmas functions.
You may have your grandmothers Christmas cookie recipe and mom's pumpkin pie recipe, but do you have a Hot Buttered Rum recipe?
Seriously, you need a good Hot Buttered Rum recipe.
One reason that many of us shy away from Hot Buttered Rum is that many of the recipes online are too labor intensive and are simply overkill in terms of ingredients.

Bring back the Boulevardier cocktail

Published by admin on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 10:02am

The annual list of the bestselling cocktails in the world published by Drinks International serves as one of the best barometers of the latest trends in mixology.
It's always interesting to see which cocktail holds the coveted #1 position, which was awarded to the Negroni in 2022. Also making a move up this year from the 18th spot to #12 is a classic whiskey cocktail with a loyal following. Let's see if we can get the Boulevardier into the top 10 for 2023!

The perfect drink for a cool fall night, the Classic Manhattan

Published by admin on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 11:26am

If there is anything better than a Manhattan nightcap on a cool fall or winter night, I haven't found it. Dry, sweet, or perfect, a classic Manhattan always seems to hit the spot when the leaves begin to turn.
It was a long hot summer, but the back-to-school sales are over and the Packers have already defeated the Bears in their first meeting of the 2022 season.
This is our sign that it is time to turn the page on the old calendar. No, not to October. To Manhattan season!

Cure any hangover with the classic Bloody Mary cocktail

Published by admin on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 10:27am

We have survived our first “gameday” weekend of the 2022 football season! With the return of the NFL over the weekend, we had the opportunity to enjoy a full day's worth of football on both Saturday and Sunday.
The Bears won their season opener, the Cowboys did not. Television coverage and tailgates kick off too early in the day for beer, but just in time for a classic Bloody Mary.
By “classic” Bloody Mary, I am referring to a Bloody Mary that can be prepared using ingredients that you have actually heard of, many of which you already have in your kitchen.

If you are a fan of bourbon try the classic Old Fashioned cocktail

Published by admin on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 1:25pm

Nothing lasts forever, especially in the world of mixology. The 2022 Drinks International list of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world includes many of the usual suspects, with one key change.
For the first time in 8 years the Old Fashioned has been dethroned, coming in second behind the Negroni. However, the Old Fashioned remains the most popular cocktail in 20% of the bars surveyed, and is still #1 in many of our home bars.