THIS WEEK’S DRINK

  • ABSOLUT Relief

    After a scorching few days in NYC and the same once I got back home to SF, the fog rolled in giving me much need relief from the heat. This long summer cocktail can have much the same effect!

    Ingredients
      2 parts Absolut Mandrin 1 part fresh blood orange juice 1 part cranberry juice 1 part raspberry liqueur
    Instructions

    Mix all ingredients in shaker with ice; shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish a … Read more

  • Shark Attack

    Reader Tim invented this treat with his roomies.

    Inspired by shark week on the Discovery Channel, this is what my roommates and I pieced together on HOT afternoon. Super sweet, super strong, and sea-foam green.

    Ingredients
      ½ cup white rum ½ cup Southern Comfort ½ cup Hurricane Pucker ½ cup ginger ale 1 cup white grape juice 2 cups crushed ice
    Instructions

    Mix everything in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice in … Read more

  • Campari Citrus Infusion

    Memorial Day weekend is upon us, thus kicking off the Summer Season. Even if Summer doesn’t “officially” begin for another month, it’s time to break out the grill, coolers and other gear for outdoor entertaining. Campari, the shockingly red Italian aperitif, had some of the world’s best mixologist create a series refreshing Summer cocktails. This week I chose a recipe that is perfect for that Summer BBQ Party.

    Ingredients
      1 liter (~4 cups) Campari 1
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  • Mounds Bar

    Reader Darci share a bit of our childhood in an adult incarnation. Amazing, it does taste like a Mounds Bar. Ad a bit of amaretto and you’ve got an Almond Joy.

    Ingredients

    2 oz Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
    1 oz Godiva Chocolate Liquor

    Instructions

    Pour over ice in a highball or bucket glass and sip!

    Thanks, Darci!… Read more

  • B&B (Blakberi & Basil)

    Memorial Day is right around the corner and our friends at Stoli have made a bunch of refreshing new summer cocktails featuring new Stoli Blakberi. Here’s the first:

    Ingredients

    1 part Stoli Blakberi
    Top off with Italian sparkling lemonade
    Basil to taste muddled with Stoli Blakberi

    Instructions

    Serve on rocks and top off with Italian sparkling lemonade. Garnish with additional basil leaves. A great option for warm-weather pitcher drinks.

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  • The Perfect Mint Julep

    Just in time for the derby, this involved, but oh so worth it julep recipe comes to us form the folks at Maker’s Mark. I think they know a bit about mint juleps.

    Ingredients
      1 liter Makers Mark Lots of fresh spearmint Distilled water Granulated sugar Powdered sugar
    Directions

    This recipe is involved but worth it. If you must skip # 1, mint extract can be purchased at the local grocery.

    1. To prepare the … Read more

  • Smoky Martini – Palomino, San Francisco

    After a meeting, we ended up at Palomino on San Francisco’s Embarcadero.The place is known for a great bar, wonderful bay views and innovative cocktails. Our server, Marsha, suggested I try this vodka martini flavored with a splash of 18 year old Glenlivet and Nolly Pratt Dry Vermouth. Not one to mix my vodka and whiskey, I was skeptical to say the least. Marsha ensured me it was tasty. She was right. The Scotch gave … Read more

  • Sweet & Salty


    This is Toni’s favorite summer cocktail. I know it is a bit early, but Memorial Day is just around the corner. (We just love summer.)

    Ingredients
      1 ½ oz White Bacardi rum (or your favorite rum) 1 lemon Salt Coke Squirt
    Instructions

    Fill a pint glass to the top with ice. Cut lemon in half and squeeze half of the lemon into the glass coating the ice. Pour your shot in and then fill the … Read more

  • Apple Pie Shot

    Elizabeth sent us this “build in the mouth” shot. Yes, you mix it right into the drinkers mouth. Of course, shaken over ice and served in a shot glass works too.

    Ingredients
      ½ oz Captain Morgan spiced rum ½ oz apple juice Whipped cream Cinnamon
    Instructions

    Pour apple juice into mouth, followed by the Captain Morgan, and top it off with some whipped cream and cinnamon. Close mouth and swish and swallow.

    Thanks, Elizabeth!… Read more

  • Honey Deux Infreno

    We met David in Vegas, while he was competing in the “Shake It Up” bartending competition. This creation of his made it to the finals. If you are ever in Kansas City, stop by Morton’s and David will happily whip you up a masterpiece.

    Ingredients

    1 ½ oz Absolut Pears
    1 ½ oz Plymouth Gin
    ½ oz fresh lime juice
    8–10 fresh honey dew melon balls
    1 oz raw honey
    1 thumbnail size of fresh … Read more