On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Ten Jack Lords a Leaping
Ingredients:
1 oz Jack Daniels
1/4 oz fresh lime juice
1/4 oz grenadine
Orange twist, garnish
Directions:
Shake first three ingredients with ice until frosted. Pour into chilled cocktail glass. Twist orange peel over drink and drop in.… Read more
Believe it or not, Don Julio is actually a man. A man who is still alive, living in Mexico and making Tequila! While Don Julio has passed on the reins of the distillery to the next generation, he is still an active participant in the business. I think that is pretty cool. I am always impressed when a distiller or a winemaker is actively involved in it’s operations, especially, the person who started them. No … Read more
There is no better gift to give this season that an amazing cocktail book. These books are perfect for your favorite or not so favorite person. And, the best thing is that these books keep on giving! By teaching a person how to unleash their inner mixologist, these books benefit everyone in their life. Really, who doesn’t like to be served a kick-ass cocktail when going to a friend’s barbeque or a co-worker’s cocktail party … Read more
The holidays are here! Today is the second night of Hanukkah with Christmas and Kwanzaa just around the corner. Plus, don’t forget New Year’s! We know that the rush to buy gifts for family members, friends and co-workers is in full swing. One short week after that, the pressure is on to bring a great bottle of wine to your New Year’s party. These wines are a great answer to your holiday gift giving quandary … Read more
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Nine Pink Ladies Dancing
Ingredients:
1 oz gin
1/2 oz grenadine
1-1/2 oz heavy cream
Directions:
Shake all the ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.… Read more
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Eight Maids a Chocolate Milking
Ingredients:
1oz Cointreau
1oz white crème de cacao
1/2oz brandy
1oz heavy cream
Directions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass… Read more
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Seven Blue Swans a Swimming
Ingredients:
3/4oz. Tequila blanco
1/4oz. Blue Curacao
2-3 dashes Galliano
1-1/2oz. heavy cream
Directions:
Shake all the ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.… Read more
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Six Geese a- Eggnog
Ingredients:
1/2 cup eggnog
2 pinches nutmeg
1 pinch cloves
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon Mexican Chocolate (Ibarra cinnamon-flavored Mexican chocolate)
1-1/2 oz. Reposado Tequila
Mexican Chocolate Shavings
Ingredients:
In a saucepan, whisk together eggnog, nutmeg, cloves and cocoa powder. Heat mixture over med-low heat until simmering, do not boil. Slowly add the grated Mexican chocolate until … Read more
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Five Goldflake Rings
Ingredients:
1/2oz. Goldschlager
1oz. Vodka
1/2oz. Apple pucker
Directions:
Shake over ice, strain into cocktail glass.… Read more
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Four Colly Bubbly Birds
Ingredients
1/2oz. green crème de menthe
Cracked ice
Champagne, chilled
Lime slice, garnish
Pour crème de menthe into bottom of flute fill with ice. Pour in Champagne. Garnish with lime slice… Read more