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Champagne 101 and Celebrating our 100th Episode

Nothing says a celebration like a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine. While we celebrate our 100th YouTube episode, let’s take a class in Champagne 101. Here we learn that all sparkling wines are not Champagne, but all Champagnes are sparkling wines. Together we will explore the grapes, levels of sweetness, types of Champagne, tasting […]

September 29, 2020

Tom Collins and John Collins

Bright and refreshing, the Collins family of drinks, Tom Collins and John Collins are a sour cocktail using an alcohol spirit, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a ratio of 3-2-1. Topped with sparking club soda or seltzer and garnished with fresh fruits, you can make a variety of Collins drinks. Use Gin for a […]

September 8, 2020

White Wine Summer Fruit Sangria

Did you over buy at your local farm stand and don’t know what to do with all the fruit you bought? How about making a bright, refreshing adult beverage – a white wine summer fruit sangria. Not only is it one of the easiest recipes to make, but it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Plus you […]

July 28, 2020

Lemon Drop Martini

When I was younger, the Lemon Drop was a popular shot for college kids. But we’ve all grown up, and so has the Lemon Drop. Allow me to introduce you to the Lemon Drop Martini -a refreshingly tart, not cloyingly sweet cocktail. The key is to balance sour and sweet with fresh lemon juice along […]

June 9, 2020

Jasmine Cocktail and The Grapefruit Jasmine

If you’re ready for a change from sweet cocktails and want something different, but the idea of Gin and Campari scare you. Then try the Jasmine Cocktail or my version, the Grapefruit Jasmine Cocktail. Bright, refreshing and sophisticated, these easy to make cocktails will take you to the next level. ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ Makes […]

May 5, 2020

Negroni Sbagliato – The Negroni Mistake

Cocktail folklore has it that this drink, the Negroni Sbagliato, is a mistake or messed up (aka sbagliato) take on the classic Negroni. The original Negroni is equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari – a bitter drink that is consumed very slowly. It is said that the bartender created the Negroni Sbagliato by accidentally […]

January 28, 2020

Sunrise Martini – Coconut Rum and Pineapple Juice

My Sunrise Martini, with its flavors of coconut rum and pineapple juice, will whisk you away to the beach, even in the fall and winter. Makes 2 drinks: 4 oz coconut rum 4 oz pineapple juice 2 oz vodka 1/2 oz grenadine In a shaker filled with ice add rum, pineapple juice and vodka. Shake […]

November 5, 2019

How to make an Apple Crumble Martini

This Apple Crumble Martini Cocktail is so simple to make and tastes like a crumbly apple pie in liquid form. Unlike many of the “Appletini” type of drinks made with vodka, this recipe is based on blended whiskey. The drink has a comfort and warming effect that reminds you of homemade apple pie and the […]

September 24, 2019

How to make a Whiskey Sour – Hint:Use an Egg

The Whiskey Sour is not a fancy drink, but that is part of it’s charm. The sour ingredients are as simple as they come – a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sugar in the form of simple syrup, plenty of whiskey and to give the drink a velvety texture, egg white. The egg white adds […]

August 13, 2019

Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple Punch

As easy as 3-2-1, this punch gets it’s taste of the tropics from coconut rum. Whether made as a single drink, or by the gallon, my Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple punch is always a big hit. This recipe makes two versions, one a cocktail and one a fizzy punch. Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple […]

June 18, 2019

Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange

Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange is my take on the original Manhattan, created sometime in the late 18th century. The traditional Manhattan is two parts blended Whiskey (usually Canadian) to one part sweet Vermouth with a cherry. Bourbon Manhattan’s are another popular choice for its sweetness. This adaptation uses Rye Whiskey for a more full […]

May 21, 2019

Pear Martini

A perfect way to start any celebration, my Pear Martini is combination of light, fruity, sweet, smooth and refreshing! A squeeze of lime adds just enough brightness to wake up all the flavors. Garnished with a fresh pear and served with some fresh fruit and mild cheeses and you have the perfect start to an […]

April 16, 2019