Category Archives: Beverages

Kissing Caramel Cocktail. Ringing In The New Year With Drunk Mule.

Happy New Year Everyone! This lovely quote from Drunk Mule sums today up perfectly. “A New Year brings new hope, stick some kaleid in yer scope, pull yer special ones near, and imagine the others are still here. X” Start … Continue reading →

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Snowy White Chocolate Cocktail

Happy Christmas to all of you who celebrate. I wish you a wonderful day and hope that Santa is good to you. These Snowy White Chocolate Cocktails are perfect for Christmas or just to make a winter Wednesday more festive. … Continue reading →

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Champagne Cocktails

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends. A very Happy Hannukah to everyone who celebrates the festival of lights. And everyone else….Happy Thursday. I’m so thankful to all of you who stop by and make it so much fun … Continue reading →

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Brandy Milk Punch. Brandy Kills On The Stereo.

Every now and then I like to have a cream-based cocktail, such as a White Russian or Mudslide. Brandy Milk Punch, the classic New Orleans brunch drink, is a festive libation for the holiday season. It’s cool, refreshing and delicious….the … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Rum Punch. Celebrating My 1000th Post.

I’d like to raise my glass to all of you and thank you for making it so much fun to blather on about food and music every day. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy this happy little place … Continue reading →

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Anticuado: Mexican Old Fashioned Cocktail

It’s only 10:30 am here, so I have a lot of coffee to go before it’s cocktail time. And boy, with the week I am having, I cannot wait to kick back with a drink If I were Don Draper, … Continue reading →

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Maple-Bourbon Smash

As I look out at all of the maple trees starting to dress into their autumn outfits, I think it only fitting to toast them with a maple infused cocktail. This new take on the Old Fashioned is light and … Continue reading →

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Mint Lemonade. Kicking Back To Retro Stefson.

Q: Why did the lemon disapprove of his daughter? A: Because she was a little tart. Here’s a thirst quenching, refreshing lemonade that stars mint. It makes you want to climb onto a porch swing and kick back for awhile. … Continue reading →

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Aperol Spritzer Cocktail. Drinking With The Drunk Nuns.

I’ve been on a Campari kick since I (finally) discovered the Negroni. Aperol is the other very popular Italian bitter aperitif. It is sweeter than Campari with a pronounced orange flavor and lower alcohol content. If you find Campari too … Continue reading →

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Awry One Cocktail. New Music From The Begging Sea.

Alcoholized – To “alcoholize” means to drink, esp. intemperately. US, 1900s. Good. Lets alcoholize. I’m not sure of the origin of the Awry One’s name, but I’m guessing it has to do with the rye whiskey in the ingredients. If … Continue reading →

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