I've gone through the fancy Champagne cocktails and a range of new year-themed cocktails, but I just couldn't let New Year's Eve pass without passing along a few shooters I ... Read More

Only two days left to the biggest party of the year - are you ready? If you are the one hosting a party New Year's Eve can be almost as ... Read More

When we think of drinks for New Year's Eve Champagne is almost always the first thing on the list and for many it may even be the one occasion each ... Read More

In preparation for the biggest party night of the year I've decided to share one of my favorite new Champagne cocktails, The Accomplice. While the original recipe calls for regular ... Read More

There are numerous bartender and cocktail competitions throughout the year and I've only reported on a few. However, I wanted to extend a year-end congratulations to all of the bartenders ... Read More

Warm, soothing and sweet, this week's Timeless Tipple is a true classic and always a favorite Hot Buttered Rum. The drink dates back to Colonial America when rum was the ... Read More

There is a drink for every reason this holiday week, here are a few favorites... © www.CocktailTimes.com For the Family: Try mixing up a non-alcoholic punch like the Planter's Punch or the ... Read More

The weather outside is certainly frightful in most of the northern hemisphere right now - something my dry skin and aching back can attest to from shoveling the foot of ... Read More

Will it be brandy, rum or whiskey in your eggnog this year? All are relatively common spirit bases but which is the best? I put this question to the test, ... Read More

Port is one of those beautiful wines that is often overlooked in cocktails is port. That's a shame because as great as it is alone (often as a dessert), it ... Read More

As we're all scuttling around trying to think of something new to serve at the upcoming holiday dinners, a new recipe came to me that would be a perfect addition. ... Read More

In the spirit of the season, this week's Timeless Tipple is a true classic and a holiday tradition, the Tom and Jerry. This eggnog-like hot drink is said to have ... Read More

Running out of gift ideas? How about a subscription to Imbibe? I love this idea because magazine subscriptions are one of the easiest gifts and it's something that lasts the ... Read More

Whiskey is one of my favorite spirits of this very, merry season and this week’s sipper is just that, an "enhanced" whiskey sipper. The Merry Irishman is a simple mixed ... Read More

We're almost half way through the month of December and the holiday parties are in full swing, so it's a great time to bring up eggnog. It just so happens ... Read More

What was my favorite new spirit this year? While there are many great contenders, the best newbie I've had this year by far was Tru2 Organic Gin. Why do I ... Read More

Ahh, the beauty of gin and maraschino liqueur. We've seen it in numerous classics including the Aviation, Martinez, Emerson, Imperial and Tuxedo - just to name quite a few - ... Read More

Once again, I have to share a great limited edition whisky with everyone. Canadian Club is celebrating their 150th year of distilling with the release of the smoothest Canadian whisky ... Read More

Cold days call for Hot Toddies. This essential warm drink is a perfect way to warm up and is really easy to make. The traditional Hot Toddy is said to ... Read More

Midori's melon flavoring has become a favorite in recent years and this week's Saturday Sipper is featuring this lovely liqueur in a twist of a popular cocktail. This Saturday we're ... Read More

Like it or not, 'tis the season of holiday gatherings and what easier way to serve a crowd than with a punch? From Eggnog to Wassail to a Brandy Milk ... Read More

Trying to place to celebrate Repeal Day? You're in luck because there are places all over the country that will be throwing parties like it's 1933. The Sidecars, Old-fashioneds, ... Read More

There are quite a few new additions to the cocktail library available this year and they represent the spectrum of subjects. There are books that dissect just a few of ... Read More