Let’s see a show of hands of who has actually infused alcohol before. Not many of you, OK, no worries…..neither had I before making this cocktail. I was sent a […]
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Fogged In Lounge: Black Jack David
Several cocktails had denuded an orange of all its peel and it was time to squeeze before it went bad. I could’ve made a Bronx or a Ward Eight but […]
Sleeping with the Enemy | The Straight Up
By The Straight Up, March 10, 2014 Instructions: Add the NOLET’s, Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry syrup (see below) to a shaker base. Add ice and shake vigorously until the […]
Clear ice cubes make cocktails taste better. Really
In the San Francisco Chronicle’s Bite Curious newsletter, Caleb Pershan blames me for his new ice obsession. Fair. Clear ice cubes make cocktails taste better. Really I think […]
Whiskies of the World – A Year of Cocktails
I was invited to attend Whiskies of the World. My husband and I were given complimentary passes to experience all they had to offer. I was not paid for this […]
Valentine’s Day Round Up All the red, white, pink, and purple drinks!
Drink up all the colors of love… A Simple Bottled Negroni… for two… or more Make a Shirley Temple with a bottle of homemade grenadine A sexy, smoky Negroni Vegan […]
Where on earth is he?!
OK—so I’ve been less than prolific here lately. [Sound of wind whistling as tumbleweeds roll by.] I still enjoy writing this blog, as well as making and photographing cocktails, but […]
Shamrock Cocktail | The Straight Up
By The Straight Up, March 16, 2014 Instructions: Add the Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, Green Chartreuse and creme de menthe to a chilled mixing glass. Add ice and stir until […]
Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
The Smoked Old-Fashioned Cocktail is a variation on the traditional Old-Fashioned. This is a classic cocktail – a drink out of time and fashion. Its sophistication and at the same […]
Toddy Twist | The Santa Fe Barman
Nothing beats a warm libation on a winter night, and we all have occasions that winter warmers are the perfect topper. Whether it is after a day skiing or in […]
A Look at The Dawn Club in SF
The latest venue from the Future Bars group in San Francisco (Bourbon & Branch, Rickhouse, Pagan Idol, etc.) is The Dawn Club. As the website says, “The original Dawn Club […]
RWB Firecracker Martini – A Year of Cocktails
Ready or not the 4th of July is right around the corner. Is your bar ready for the holiday? So apparently the 4th of July (1 day after my birthday […]
Monday Booze News Beer helps reunite dog with owner, pink spirits, and is tofu booze ever coming??
First we’ve rounded up all the pretty colored drinks if you want something nice to make this week that also tastes good. Looking for something pink to drink besides rosé? […]