Is it Neat or Straight Up?
Thursday May 31, 2007
Someone recently asked me to resolve a little dispute between him and his friends about the difference between a neat and straight up drink. It's probably not the first conversation ... Read More
It's Back! Tales of the Cocktail 2007
Wednesday May 30, 2007
You've waited an entire year and it's finally here (well, almost). It's at least time to start planning your trip to New Orleans in July for the cocktail world's biggest ... Read More
Kickin' Off Summer
Wednesday May 23, 2007
It is time to uncover the blender, find the fresh fruit and all the ice you can get your hands on. That's right, that wonderful three-day weekend that is the ... Read More
Seductive Spring Strawberry Sippers
Tuesday May 22, 2007
Strawberry is one of those fruits that is begging to be mixed with other fruit flavors and XUXU Strawberry Liqueur has shared with me a couple of interesting mixes using ... Read More
Martin Miller's: A Gin of Distinction
Wednesday May 16, 2007
Allow me to introduce you to another gin to look out for in your cocktail journeys. Martin Miller's London Dry Gin is a delicately balanced, ultra-premium gin that is the ... Read More
Shakers Ready? World Cocktail Day Is Here!
Sunday May 13, 2007
Happy World Cocktail Day To All! The American Museum of the Cocktail has designated May 13th as World Cocktail Day, a day to "celebrate the rich history of the ... Read More
Martinis for Mom
Thursday May 10, 2007
Sunday is Mother's Day and after all the years of wiping your nose, bailing you out of trouble and giving the love and attention you needed, Mom deserves a drink. ... Read More
Pear Perfection
Tuesday May 8, 2007
Just a couple of months ago the much-awaited release of Grey Goose's newest flavored vodka finally came into fruition, a wait worth every minute. The flavor, pear, is really ... Read More
Mint Julep Twists
Wednesday May 2, 2007
It's common knowledge that the Mint Julep is the drink of choice for watching the Kentucky Derby. The question at hand, however, is which bottle of bourbon to use. ... Read More
Tequila and Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday May 1, 2007
The tequila is sure to be flying off the shelves and out of the bottles this Saturday for Cinco de Mayo. Cocktails like the Mexi-tini, Paloma, and Margaritas are ... Read More

