Tuesday's Timeless Tipple: Pink Gin
Tuesday March 31, 2009
I'm keeping it simple for this week's Timeless Tipple, about as simple as a drink can get without being straight. The classic I speak of is none other than Pink ... Read More
The A-Roid All Baseball Season Long
Sunday March 29, 2009
Baseball season is right around the corner and for Red Sox fans the Bonfire Steakhouse in Boston has a special tequila shot. Beginning on opening day (April 6th), and running ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: Hennessy Cognac VSOP & The Beautiful
Saturday March 28, 2009
This Saturday I have a true sipper for everyone. It is aptly named Beautiful because it is simply that and one of my favorite, moderately priced, cognacs for this spectacular ... Read More
Entertaining on a Budget
Friday March 27, 2009
As budgets get tighter and who knows when the end is in sight, lets talk about how you can entertain without spending a lot of money. First of all, if ... Read More
Absolut Mango Vodka
Wednesday March 25, 2009
Earlier this month Absolut released a new flavor to their vodka line. This time it is Mango and its the first tropical fruit flavor they're producing. The Mango is nice, ... Read More
Tuesday's Timeless Tipple: Bolo Cocktail
Tuesday March 24, 2009
This week's pick for the Timeless Tipple is yet another that I have had a recent fascination with. The Bolo Cocktail is a mix of rum, lime and orange juice ... Read More
Collins or Sour? What's the Difference
Monday March 23, 2009
Sour drinks are favorites for many and within this family there are two common variations, the Sour and the Collins. They're all very similar and related so let's break them ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: 42 Below Kiwi Vodka and the Kiwi Mango Mint
Saturday March 21, 2009
Spring is here and that means its time to start talking about the lighter drinks that fit the season far better than the dark whiskies and brandies of winter. So ... Read More
More Cocktail iPhone Apps Launching
Thursday March 19, 2009
The whole iPhone craze is hitting the cocktail world by storm. I've seen various apps being used in bars already and they're very handy. Bartenders with these do-all gadgets are ... Read More
The Long Island Iced Tea and Its Many Offspring
Wednesday March 18, 2009
The Long Island Iced Tea (LIIT) is a drink with a story, actually many stories. There is the story (or stories) of how it came to be – was it ... Read More
Tuesday's Timeless Tipple: Coffee Cocktail
Tuesday March 17, 2009
The name is very deceiving for this week's Timeless Tipple, but it is a dandy of a drink. The Coffee Cocktail comes from the beginning of cocktail time and it ... Read More
Irish Whiskey Tasting: Tullamore Dew and Jameson
Monday March 16, 2009
Taste in whiskey is a matter of preference. Some people enjoy the softer side while others want to feel the oak punch while keeping everything smooth. Everyone knows what they ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: Charbay Green Tea Vodka and The Angele Cooler
Saturday March 14, 2009
Staying with the "green" of St. Patrick's Day, this week's Saturday Sipper is the Angele Green Tea Cooler made with Charbay's Green Tea Vodka. If you have yet to try ... Read More
Try a Drink or Two With that Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie
Friday March 13, 2009
There is something appealing in traditional Irish food that naturally leads itself to traditional Irish drink. The two have gone hand in hand for centuries and there's no point in ... Read More
How do they get that Tiki inside the bottle?
Thursday March 12, 2009
From the first time I saw a bottle of Voodoo Tiki Tequila I have been curious about how they get those tiki statues inside the bottle. It's one of those ... Read More
Lucky Libations: Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday March 11, 2009
There's a touch of green here and there, a bit of gold on occasion and a whole lot of Irish whiskey. Yes, it once again that time of year to ... Read More
Tuesday's Timeless Tipple: Irish Coffee
Tuesday March 10, 2009
It's said to have started as relief for weary passengers on an intercontinental flight. Given that St. Patrick's Day is nearing and I have been one of those weary souls ... Read More
Shamrock Shooters for St. Patrick's Day
Monday March 9, 2009
The St. Patrick's Day parties around the world would not be the same without a few shots. The trend, if you want to stay within the luck o' the Irish ... Read More
Slainte! A Toast to St. Patrick's Day
Sunday March 8, 2009
Here's to the land of the shamrock so green,
Here's to each lad and his darlin colleen,
Here's to the ones we love dearest and most.
May God bless old Ireland, that's this ... Read More
Saturday Sipping: Bushmills Irish Whiskey & The Leprechaun
Saturday March 7, 2009
To kick off the St. Patrick's Day Celebration (yes, I start early but it's my favorite holiday) the Saturday Sipper is one of the easiest Irish whiskey mixed drinks you ... Read More
Cruzan Rum Final Thoughts
Thursday March 5, 2009
A week has gone by since I returned from my journey to St. Croix and the time has allowed me to gather my thoughts. It was an interesting trip during ... Read More
Ablutions: A New Novel About an Eroding Bar & Its Side-Splitting Regulars
Tuesday March 3, 2009
On last week's adventures through this airport and that I had an interesting new book to keep me company, Patrick deWitt's Ablutions. There are many reasons why I enjoyed this ... Read More
Tuesday's Timeless Tipple: Mojito
Tuesday March 3, 2009
The Mojito is a true classic cocktail. In fact it is disputed to be the oldest rum cocktail and this week I want to revive the interest in this minty ... Read More
Beer Drinking Pigs and the Mama Wanna Shot - An "Experience"
Sunday March 1, 2009
Ahh, the experiences of a lifetime. Some you love to remember, some you want to forget and some you just think "Okay, never though that would come up, but I ... Read More

