Bermuda Mule, a Dark Rum Delight!
You may not have heard of a Bermuda Mule before and that is because I made the name up. I
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Cocktails
Building a better cocktail at home
The Americano, an Italian Masterpiece
Each summer seems to have a signature drink. Not necessarily a trendy creation, but a classic that somehow has surged
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Delicious Daiquiri, the 3 ingredient classic
I feel sorry for the daiquiri. Somehow this delicious rum cocktail has been supplanted by its delinquent cousin the “frozen
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Aviation, a Classic and Trendy Cocktail
The aviation is a drink almost lost to history. That’s how the story has been told. It’s not totally true,
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Paloma, the Other Tequila Classic
Our neighbors to the south really know how to make some tasty cocktails. My first time trying a paloma I
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Key Lime Pie Cocktail, Elegant Decadence
What is better than a dessert cocktail? Nothing. Well, that’s assuming you are ignoring your doctor’s dietary advice. Growing up
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Lime Drop, a New Classic
The first cocktail I made after I successfully produced my own limecello was a version of the Lemon Drop, made
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Southside, a classic cocktail perfect for summer
Like most cocktails, the origin story of The Southside is debated. One of the origin stories for this drink is
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Limoncello Lemon Drop…mmm, So Good!
The Lemon Drop is the quintessential lemon-first cocktail. Sweet and tangy this cocktail requires a neutral alcohol to let the
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Moscow Mule With Homemade Ginger Syrup
Thanks to my brother and sister-in-law, I have a nice set of copper mugs, the traditional vessel for a Moscow
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Margarita in a Hurry!
I get it. Sometimes you need a margarita now. Not tomorrow. So, my ultimate party pitcher margarita recipe, found here,
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Ginger Martini, a Spicy Delight
The first drink I made after I created my own ginger syrup, recipe here, was a Moscow Mule. The punch
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Dirty Martini, Yeah Baby, Yeah!
Being solidly in the middle of Generation X, I have a hard time ordering a Dirty Martini without imitating Austin
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