Cocktails

We were going to run this report on Examiner.com for National Liqueur Month (October), but didn’t have the necessary “Liqueur” to qualify for that category. And since it’s now National Pomegranate Month (November) and I received POM Wonderful’s New Pomegranate Nectarine and Pomegranate Kiwi the very same day we planned this drink comparison, we substituted it in place of the Liqueur. We set out to make 6 different Pomegranate Drinks and rate them. The numbered rating cards are from one of my favorite boardgames, iMAgiNiff . They come in handy for taste test comparison parties like this. We got all our recipes from the ... Read Full Story

Halloween is an interesting time-- it's a singular holiday that is a time for adults to have as good a time as the kids do. Looking for something interesting to drink? Here are some of these great cocktails Caramel Appel Martini: 1-1/2 oz Apple cider or juice 1-1/2 oz Van Gogh Wild Appel Vodka 1/2 oz Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka 1/2 oz Apple Schnapps Glaze the inside of a chilled martini glass with caramel syrup and place glass in the refrigerator until ready to use. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled glass glazed with caramel ... Read Full Story

Let the Goths suck blood this Halloween. There's a better way to get into the Holiday Spirit - with Black Vodka! You can pick up Blavod brand for $24 a bottle. It allows your Martinis to Masquerade for the day. Here are some ways to serve it to your guests along with some other Creepy Cocktails that should get you into the holiday mood. SCREWED UP SCREWDRIVER 1/4 cup ice 1/2 cup orange juice 1 1/2 oz. Black Vodka 1 strip of Black Licorice to garnish Place ice in a tall glass. Pour in orange juice. Pour vodka over the back of a spoon ... Read Full Story

Moms are busy getting their kids' costumes ready for Halloween. But what are Moms doing for for themelves for Halloween? I know there's a lot of you out there that are still a kid at heart. Perhaps you're planning a Halloween Party. Consider some beautiful and unique witchy wine glasses for your next party. Afterall, what proper Witch doesn't need her own personal wine glass? This adorable Wicked Witch Wine Glass would be fun to use all year round. Let's not forget our other witches, monsters, aliens and goblins and all those creatures with a green cast to their skin, with green hands and ... Read Full Story

Want another quick and easy cocktail? Try the Rum Rickey.   Prep time is under one minute. Here's what you need: 1 1/2 oz. of rum 1/2 of lime, juiced Club soda to top off Lime wedge Ice Highball glass Here's what to do: Stir ingredients with ice Garnish with a lime wedge Enjoy! Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information.  You can also get email notification of new posts in your email by subscribing.  Your email address won't be used for any other purpose than to send you notification of a new post. Related posts: At the Bar: Brass ... Read Full Story