Belmont Park’s Long Forgotten Cocktail The stakes to crown a winning drink for Belmont Park have been almost as high as the thoroughbreds running the third leg of the Triple Crown over the years. Long before the White Carnation, the Belmont Breeze and the Belmont Jewel were the signature cocktails of the Belmont Stakes another…
Watermelon Frosé – Frozen Watermelon and Rosé Wine combine with lime juice for a fabulous summer cocktail! I’m not one of those bloggers with a calendar that I use to determine what to post about next; you know, making sure I’m on target with the latest trend or projected fad… this Watermelon Frosé Cocktail is…
This Poison Apple Sangria recipe makes the perfect Halloween Sangria for spooky parties! Making this warm-spiced, sour apple cocktail is so easy–all you have to do is combine the ingredients and chill. The best part is the dry ice finish, to create a smokey effect that will wow guests! What’s in this Halloween Sangria Recipe?…
Valencia Cocktails Twist A Tale Of Oranges and Origins The Agua de Valencia drink calls for Spanish Cava, a sparkling wine which can’t be called Champagne because its produced outside of that region in France and the Valencia martini calls for a fortified wine which can only be called sherry if produced in that region…
Fresh, juicy watermelon at it’s best makes for an amazing summer libation in this Watermelon Margarita Cocktail. I published this post several years ago and like many recently it was time for a redo. I hope the day will come when I will look at photos that are 4-5 years old and not feel like…
Celebrate the spooky season with this devilishly good Poison Apple Martini! This fun martini recipe features sour apple liqueur, lime juice, an optional splash of simple syrup, and the perfect amount of vodka. It’s a sweet and tart take on a green sour apple martini that’s made festive with dry ice! What’s in this Sour…
Lots Of Sea Breeze Recipes Blowing In The Wind The Seabreeze cocktail is a three ingredient drink made with vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. At least the modern version is and its that mixture that is used in today’s International Bartender’s Association Official cocktail recipe. History This cocktail originated in the 1920s and has…
This is not a cocktail per se but instead it is fresh watermelon slices that are steeped in a mixture of ingredients normally used to make a margarita. You’ll want to lick the glass clean! Something old is new again! Yes, I’m re-posting a dish that I first shared many years ago! The photos were…
A Hot Toddy is great on any cold night, but I especially love this tasty cocktail recipe to soothe a cold. Learning how to make a hot toddy was one of the best things I could’ve done to prepare for sick days. This is my go-to recipe when I’m under the weather with a nasty…
Will Rogers Cocktail Toasts A Man Who “Never Met A Man He Dident [sic] Like” The Will Rogers cocktail is a namesake drink with gin, vermouth, orange juice and curacao. Once voted America’s most popular actor, the Will Rogers drink recipe had already been published in the 1930 Savoy cocktail book before his tragic 1935…
