Sunday Cocktail

When it comes to Cuban cocktails, the “big three” outshine all others from the island. The Daiquiri originated in Cuba, as did the Mojito. The drink that we know simply as “Rum and Coke” actually has a name, the “Cuba Libre” which is the national drink of Cuba. That's a heck of a resume if you stop there, but there is one cocktail that every bit as good as any of the big three, Havana's legendary Hotel Nacional.

Do you have an herb garden? If I told you that growing your own mint will unlock a world of fresh minty possibilities for summer cocktails, would you start one? Spring has sprung, and it's time to get those herbs in the ground or into those pots, and then into those refreshing spring cocktails.
Growing mint is something that literally anyone can do. Most of your local garden centers are putting their mint out right about now, all you have to do is take it home and plant it. Water it regularly and you will have more mint than you know what to do with, quickly in some cases.

Social distancing is not something that comes naturally to most of us, but in times such as these, it simply must be done. There will be plenty of time in the future to reconnect (in person) with loved ones, and to pull up a stool at your favorite neighborhood bar. Believe me, your neighborhood bartender misses you, too.
In the meantime, we simply have to get by on what we have around the house, or on whatever we can acquire on a trip to our local grocery store for some essential items.

The Roaring Twenties are back! Roaring Twenties parties are a thing, social media told me so. The perfect accessory to your Roaring Twenties getup is a classic Martini, and if you are new to Martinis, it's time we had a talk.
The Martini is most often associated with the Gatsby Era, but the history of this wonder of mixology goes all the way back to the turn of the century. The earliest printed Martini recipes began appearing around 1904, but there was no “official” recipe.