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While cognac and bourbon may look similar, they differ significantly in taste, color, where they are made, and what they are made from. Whether you are training as a bartender […]

So, I’ve been away for awhile.  Why the reason for the break?  It was needed. For a long time now, and like many others, I have been writing about balance […]

Mermaid Margarita is a tropical, beachy cocktail. Margaritas are a summertime favorite. They even have a day dedicated to celebrating their deliciousness. National Margarita day falls on February 22. I […]

After the New York Times quoted me for this story: The Height of Domestic Luxury? Designer Ice. A few other publications have picked up the beat. The Specialty Food Association […]

To say that I’ve been busy over the past few months is an absolute understatement!   Have your days and nights become super busy all of the sudden…..but you were expecting […]

Trying to drink a cocktail with a mask on was not something I planned on dealing with this year. Both of my kids starting school full time, renovating our house, […]

Dark fruit, tobacco, cacao, hard licorice, black pepper. Lively and charming blend of Carnignan, Grenache and Syrah that amplifies food aromas delightfully. A real deal. K&L Wines, $13.99 Source link

By The Straight Up, November 16, 2014 Instructions: Add the Apple Brandy (I used Laird’s 100 Proof BIB), Genepy (I used Dolin), Fernet-Branca and Apothecary Bitters Mystic Caravan Bitters to […]

Tequila and whiskey are two drinks that people often get confused about for good reason. These amber-colored liquids both come from the same blue agave plant and are prepared in […]

This years, Santa Fe is included in Team Negroni’s bicycle rides to raise money for the Helen David Relief Fund, and I am one of the riders. The ride is […]

Until We Meet Again – Summertime Vodka Cocktail Are you looing for a summertime sipper that’s easy and not loaded with cloying sugar? Until We Meet Again is perfect for […]

This is a quick post on some books I’ve read on women distilling in olden times.  Distillation of spirits came out of medical alchemy (which is to say medical proto-science), […]

The Holidays are coming!  The Holidays are coming! Ready or not they are right around the corner ready to tackle you when you least expect it. Holidays are a fun […]