Memorial Day welcomes us into the summer season with backyard barbeques, poolside parties, and get-togethers galore! Be prepared to welcome your guests with a couple of easy cocktails perfect for summer sipping. We find our spirits in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at New York Distilling Company. The distillery produces two brilliant gins that will highlight your cocktail […]
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Cheers to Derby Day!
Derby Day is upon us! Place your bets and break out your cocktail equipment because it’s time to make some festive cocktails for the occasion! We start with the classic. The Mint Julep is the quintessential tipple for Derby Day and it’s fairly simple to make. The Mint Julep calls for four ingredients- bourbon, mint, […]
Mixin’ It Up for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for throwing holiday parties, and excellent cocktails add a level of sophistication to any festive gathering. Creating your own cocktails, as opposed to using pre-made concoctions, will maximize both the hospitality offered to guests and the quality of the cocktail in hand. This doesn’t mean you have to spend all night as […]
Cheers to Mom!
Mother’s Day is a time to give back to the ladies in our lives and I think the gift of a finely prepared cocktail is welcome at most homes. We bookend the occasion with easy-to-make cocktails designed for the aperitif course and dessert course. The Cherry Jussara welcomes Spring time notions of açai berry, cherry, […]
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby!
Tipplers have their work cut out for them on May 5th! Cinco de Mayo AND Derby Day will be celebrated on the same day so what’s an imbiber to do? Prepare yourself with a cocktail for each! Following are two cocktails- one a variation on the classic Margarita and one a tip of the cap […]