The time and care that independent distillers put into producing quality liquors is apparent in the distinct tastes that result. I recently had the pleasure of tasting a variety of ... Read More

The business of bartending has changed dramatically over the years but many of the tools have remained the same. The wonderful people at the Museum of the American Cocktail have ... Read More

I thought it would be a good reminder for everyone as we near the end of April that it is Alcohol Awareness Month. Many of these month long awareness campaigns ... Read More

If you are a fan of hot peppers you have got to try the Habanero Martini. Corzo Reposado tequila replaces the gin of a classic Martini and mixes well with ... Read More

This is a great time of the year to think about using flowers to add charm to your spring and summer cocktails. While planning your garden this year, think about ... Read More

I want to share with you a new reader-submitted lemonade recipe. Mike Herrigel emailed me the recipe for his creation, Schuylkill Punch, and I have to say it is a ... Read More

It may not be the age old question Shakespeare posed, but you will need to muddle ingredients to properly make certain cocktails. For instance, for the classic Old-fashioned saturating a ... Read More

There's something about blue cocktails that is both captivating and pleasing. Maybe it's because it seems so unnatural, maybe it makes us revert back to the days of blue Kool-Aid, ... Read More

There are many wonderful pieces of art that feature cocktails and the cocktail culture. These prints and paintings typically feature bold colors and simple composition, making them excellent accents ... Read More

I admit to being one of those last minute filers when it comes to my taxes. It's a given that most of us that prepare our own tax returns absolutely ... Read More

After 200 years of ruins George Washington's Whiskey Distillery will soon be back in operation, producing whiskey the way America's first president did. The restoration process began with an archaelogical ... Read More

The winner of the Rhum Clement Cocktail Challenge was decided on last Tuesday, Le Bissaap Martini. This creative cocktail uses Rhum Clement V.S.O.P. rum, Cointreau, orange & guava juices along ... Read More