Cocktail Corner
Jun 02, 2017
Raicilla: the Other Agave Spirit
Like tequila and mezcal, raicilla (pronounced “rye-see-ya) is an alcoholic beverage produced from the agave plant. Tequila is made exclusively from the blue agave plant, the majority of…READ MORE
Nov 29, 2016
Cranberry Cocktails for the Holidays
It’s often a challenge during the holidays to find a cocktail that is either distinctive or new-fashioned. This season, I have been lucky to find two such…READ MORE
Sep 18, 2016
Cocktails in the Wine Country? Mais Oui!
Settled among the rolling hills of the Temecula Valley is Southern California’s wine country. With beautiful vineyards and amazing vistas, this area features award-winning wines from over 30…READ MORE
Jun 08, 2016
Cowboy Cocktails Around the Campfire
When I read that 2016 is the National Park Service Centennial Year, I was reminded of all the fun times our family has enjoyed at these marvelous treasured parks and monuments…READ MORE
Feb 11, 2016
Creating Craft Cocktails
The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion by Julie Reiner (with Kaitlyn Goalen) is a must-have, beautifully photographed cocktail guide to add to your libation library. Julie…READ MORE
Dec 03, 2015
Festive Cocktails for the Holidays
As the holidays approach, and we gather together around a cozy fireplace with family and friends, our thoughts automatically turn to the comestibles of celebration. And, cocktails, of course,…READ MORE
Oct 15, 2015
Apple Cocktails: A Toast to Fall
Autumn colors of red, gold, and orange splash across the landscape. Jack Frost greets us in the morning. Leaves crunch beneath our feet. Apple season has arrived…READ MORE
Oct 01, 2015
Frozen Melon Margaritas for Fall
Although melons can be found all year-round in today’s marketplace, I find the sweetest ones arrive in the late summer and early fall. While I was trying…READ MORE
Jul 13, 2015
Rediscovering Vermouth
Adam Ford, a lawyer who founded Atsby New York Vermouth, fell passionately in love with vermouth while hiking with his wife, Glynis, over glaciers in the Italian Alps. Their seminal…READ MORE
May 07, 2015
When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Limoncello Cocktails
Lemons are not only aromatic, decorative, and flavorful, but with their high levels of Vitamin C and their antioxidant properties, they are also beneficial to your health. And, best…READ MORE
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