Today is Mardi Gras, so make what’s known as the official cocktail of New Orleans! In the 1800s, apothecary owner Antoine Amedie Peychaud used to make his friends brandy toddies with his family’s bitters. (To measure the ingredients, he used a double-ended egg cup called a “coquetier,” which is where the word “cocktail” comes from!) … Continue reading
Continuing our refreshing summer Friday Fizz series, I’ve got two good cocktails using blood orange soda (YUM). The first one’s made with Prosecco which is usually really affordable, so you don’t feel guilty about mixing in juices and sodas for a good summery cocktail. This cocktail’s timely too since the True Blood finale is this … Continue reading
I’ve never watched the Kentucky Derby in my life, but who am I to not acknowledge an event that has a special cocktail! Also, people wear hats. So it’s good all around. The cocktail of choice at the racetrack is the mint julep. Being a classic southern cocktail, it’s no surprise that the amazing Seersucker … Continue reading
I’d say don’t get me started on Don not drinking wine, but I think this blog proves that I can, do, and will get all up in his grill about it. He is so stubborn, drinking cocktails even all through dinner. So here it is. Don’s dumb drink of choice. old fashioned 2 dashes Angostura bitters … Continue reading
