While I'm on the subject of saving money in the bar I cannot skip the most important part, the spirits that make up our cocktails. The general rule of thumb ... Read More

The Super Bowl is right around the corner and whether you're a fan or not, it's a great excuse for a Sunday party. To get things rolling I've collected a ... Read More

Break out the brandy because today's Timeless Tipple is a brandy lover's dream. Allow me to introduce the Deauville Cocktail - an elegant, neat and wonderfully warming classic. The Deauville Cocktail ... Read More

An amazing amount of diversity can come out of just a few cocktail mixers if you plan it right and your cocktails can fit into your budget-conscious lifestyle. A few ... Read More

The Saturday Sipper of this week is ideal for the Chinese New Year celebration. This delightful drink includes a favorite Asian fruit, the lychee, and is appropriately call the Lichitini ... Read More

The downfall in the economy is hitting every aspect of our lives. From cutting luxuries to saving pennies on necessities, most of us are thinking about every dollar that goes ... Read More

All right bartenders, get out your julep cups, shaved ice and creative hats because Tales of the Cocktail is looking for a new Julep. This is the theme for the ... Read More

Straight out of the "Great Drought," this week's Timeless Tipple is one of the few very sweet cocktails of it's time and it is nothing short of delightful. The Jack ... Read More

Since I wrote about Patriotic Inaugural Cocktails last week I've received a few new additions that fit the theme and wanted to pass along as well. Hail to the Chief © ... Read More

By the end of the day we will know which two NFL teams will be meeting in this year's Superbowl and there's no better way to finish off the season ... Read More

The frigid temperatures call for a Toddy-esque drink for this Saturday Sipper. With this one you'll want to pull out your favorite expression of Bushmills Irish Whiskey for a simple, ... Read More

The festivities for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration will begin over the weekend and one of the highlights are the myriad of inaugural balls in Washington. On Tuesday the Hawaii State ... Read More

More often than not, the weather dictates our moods and I suppose the raging blizzard and frigid cold outside has had some influence on this week's Timeless Tipple. For those ... Read More

What are you doing this Sunday? If your near Sunset Boulevard you'll want to stop into Bar Keeper. They are hosting a book signing event for Natalie Bovis-Nelsen's (The Liquid ... Read More

How many cocktail shakers do you own? I've been trying to count my own collection and have determined that there is something like 20 hanging around. They range from classic ... Read More

This week's sipper is a sweet, luscious cocktail that is one of those you should know and if you don't you're missing out on one of the best. This Saturday ... Read More

They're tempting in their own way - they're easy, they promise great taste and they usually have elaborate labels that jump out in the liquor aisle - but when we ... Read More

Today's Timeless Tipple is a hidden gem and a fine, although mostly forgotten, libation and one that truly deserves rediscovery. This little find is called the Weep No More and ... Read More

When a Gin and Tonic has just a little too much alcohol, beer just isn't going to fit the bill and you want to avoid the sugar-laden "malt beverages" that ... Read More

Today I'm marrying the new with the old: the classic Aviation cocktail with a newer gin on the scene, Bluecoat. The mix is quite interesting and highly recommended. © Bluecoat Gin Bluecoat ... Read More

Exactly one year ago I wrote Drinks to Your Health, which contained a few tips about making your cocktails healthier. Most of those points are still true, but I've been ... Read More