History Of The Ampersand Cocktail The Ampersand cocktail is a classic mixed drink recipe with brandy, gin, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur & orange bitters which was first published in the Old Waldorf Bar Days book by Albert Stevens Crockett in 1931. Little else is known about the history of the Ampersand cocktail. However, some speculate…
Share this… Last Updated on November 23, 2025 by Leah Hall The Laphroaig Distillery Tour is not to be missed! Go for the whisky and the great whisky history on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. When on the Isle of Islay surrounded by sea air and peat smoke the Laphroaig Distillery tour should be…
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The Raspberry Beret is a catchy little frozen cocktail named after a catchy little song. It’s sweet and creamy and delicious – perfect as a dessert substitute. It’s also a lot of fun during summer, anytime you want to cool down with something that’s over the top, exciting and goofy all at the same time…
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
Hi friends – it’s been a while! I’m back with another tasty “new classic” cocktail: the Bramble. The Bramble is one of those drinks that is so familiar and so elegant in its simplicity that it’s easy to think people have been mixing it up for a hundred years. In fact, it was created in…
The Story Behind The New Amsterdam Campfire Mule Channel the feeling of a crackling fire with this rustic take on the popular Moscow Mule. Crisp New Amsterdam Vodka, spicy ginger beer, and fresh lime juice are given the cozy campfire treatment with the simple addition of marshmallow syrup and a toasted marshmallow topper. Pairs well…
Creepy cocktails from Best Regards are awaiting Houstonians this Halloween season. Spooky season is in full swing. To help Houstonians fully embrace Halloween, restaurants and bars have conjured up a plethora of creepy, yet flavorful cocktails, events, and pop-ups for the month. Though Halloween is fast approaching, there’s still time to partake in the spirited happenings…
Get into the Fall spirit with a Bourbon Pumpkin Cocktail. Discover how to mix it with chocolate liqueur for a festive twist. I have a ton of Christmas decorations but Halloween, Thanksgiving and Fall in general have been ignored by me for the most part. I decided to get with the program and wanted something…
