Cocktail Corner
Dec 24, 2020
Hot Buttered Rum Warms Up the Holidays
During the holidays, there is nothing cozier than sipping a favorite warm drink around a glowing fireplace. As the chill of winter settles in (yes, even we Southern Californians experience…READ MORE
Mar 28, 2020
Galway Spirits to Lift Your Spirits
As our country shelters in place during this global virus threat, I find it heartening to see so many creative social media posts showcasing quality time with family. I…READ MORE
Feb 22, 2020
Cocktails from the Land of Enchantment
The definition of enchantment is to charm, allure, or captivate. With New Mexico’s scenic desert landscapes, its Native American, European, and Mexican diverse populations, and the state…READ MORE
Mar 19, 2019
Happy Bob Ross Cocktails
Robin, a writer friend of mine, contacted me a while ago with a cocktail request. Her friends were having a Bob Ross party and they wanted to serve cocktails…READ MORE
Nov 15, 2018
Celebrate the Season with Holiday Mules
While looking for a holiday cocktail that was festive, yet different, for entertaining this season, I decided to try variations of the classic cocktail, the Moscow Mule. Made with…READ MORE
Aug 20, 2018
Trending: The Cider Revival
What do Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, and our Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin, all have in common? According to Erin James, author and editor of SIP…READ MORE
Jan 31, 2018
Canada’s Classic Cocktail: Hail Caesar, eh?
My daughter and her family recently moved to British Columbia, Canada, and it’s been fun to visit them and experience the Canuck cuisine – poutine, beaver tails, Nanaimo…READ MORE
Dec 10, 2017
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 13, 2017
Premier Cocktails from Preeminent Chefs
The Marine Room restaurant at The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club in La Jolla, California, kisses the shore of the Pacific Ocean to offer exquisite views, unsurpassed with a…READ MORE
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
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