The Story Behind The Santa’s Pregame We can only hope old Saint Nick isn’t drinking too much gin before making his rounds on Christmas Eve. But for those of us who aren’t gearing up to steer a sleigh around the globe, a yuletide highball should be in the cards. That’s where Santa’s Pregame comes in….
The Fat Charley cocktail features the flavors of orange, coconut and banana with a touch of cranberry just to marry it all together. This cocktail has enough of a tropical feel that drinking it during winter can make you feel like you’re somewhere warm and balmy. It’s a double – three ounces of alcohol –…
The Story Behind The Elvis Christmas There’s no way Elvis would have a “Blue Christmas” if he had this cocktail by his side. The creative concoction from bartender Elmer Mejicanos, partner at San Francisco cocktail spot Causwells and new bar Lilah, replicates the 1950s singer’s favorite sandwich, featuring peanut butter, banana, and bacon. The peanut…
The Story Behind The Stratusphere Ginger-Pear Collins Tasty things happen when you combine lively, bubbly La Marca Prosecco Luminore and citrus-forward Stratusphere Gin. These two rock star ingredients combined with ginger, pear, and maple syrup create a fruity-spicy flavor profile that’s sure to induce smiles this holiday season. Serve in chilled Collins glasses and garnish…
Let’s get to steppin.’ Houston’s dance hall scene is full of fun ways to get down. Whether you want to line dance the night away near Downtown or grab your best gals for a free night of two-steppin’, the options are endless across the Houston area. So, dust off those cowboy boots, Google “Cowboy Carter”…
The Story Behind The Camarena Nutmeg Tequila Punch Camarena Silver Tequila provides a wonderful agave-forward base for this tropical take on a festive punch while orange juice, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut bring the island vibes. A finishing sprinkle of nutmeg brings the flavors together and adds a pinch of festive warmth. This recipe…
The Story Behind The Jill’s Rum Cake Flip The indulgent flip cocktail includes a whole egg in each build, making for a thick, textured drink. And the holiday season is the perfect time for these creamy drinks, particularly when they’re inspired by rich, nutty spiced rum cake. Nikolas Vagenas, beverage director at NYC’s Mr. Melo,…
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,…
The Story Behind The Ube-A Salonga A Filipino-inspired Coquito riff for the holidays, the Ube-A Salonga combines the sweet vanilla flavors of ube (a.k.a. purple yam) with rum, coconut, and spices. Unlike the Puerto Rican cocktail that the drink is inspired by, the Ube-A Salonga is dairy-free, making for a decadent take on the classic…
The Story Behind The Honey Fig With honey-rosemary syrup, spruce-infused verjus, and Figenza vodka, the aptly named Honey Fig dishes up the complex flavors of figs with a woodsy, herbaceous burst to smooth over the sweetness. The Honey Fig comes from the mind of Dan Danovsky, foraging enthusiast and founder of Wild Spirit Consulting. “I…
