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  • Death and Taxes

    The saying goes that only two thing are certain in life – death and taxes.  We would say that this is pretty accurate.  In homage to this adage, a drink called Death and Taxes has been created.  It will be a well earned treat after sending in that check to the taxman!
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  • Fire & Ice

    Fire & Ice is inspired by the struggle to defend the Iron Throne and the feuding families in Westeros.  Created by mixologist Joel Black, the cocktail combines spicy bourbon with the intense flavors lime juice, jalapeño and sweet pomegranate juice to create a dynamic fusion of fire and ice in every sip.  

    Mix up some Fire and Ice while you enjoy the new season of Game of Thrones this Sunday night!!… Read more

  • Nazca

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not make some rose petal syrup? It’s pretty easy and, well girls like roses. Who wouldn’t impressed with this rosey pisco cocktail from the folks at Pisco Portón.

    Ingredients:
    2 parts Pisco Portón
    1.25 parts limoncello
    1 parts rose syrup
    2 parts lychee juice
    Top off with sparkling water

    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients and fill with sparkling water. Garnish with an edible rose petal.

    To make … Read more

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    The Hendrick’s Holiday Fix

    ByGuest Mixologist

    Ingredients:

    1 oz. Hendrick’s gin
    1 oz. St-Germain liqueur
    3 / 4 oz. lemon juice
    1 / 2 oz. simple syrup
    Sparkling wine
    Lemon wedge

    Directions:

    Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine in mixing glass. Shake with ice and roll into Collins glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

    * recipe courtesy of Celebrity Cruises… Read more

  • Woodward Eggnog

    You’ll need: mixing glass, Boston shaker, Hawthorn strainer, rocks glass, micro plane.

    Ingredients:
    1 oz Sailor Jerry rum
    .5 oz Tuaca
    1 oz heavy cream
    Splash simple syrup
    1 whole egg
    Cinnamon and nutmeg for garnish

    Directions:
    Place all ingredients into the mixing glass. Add ice. Shake hard (about 20 sec). Place Hawthorn strainer over shaker and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with shaved cinnamon and nutmeg.

    Courtesy Ames Hotel, Boston.… Read more

  • Smoked Peach Ice Tea

    Ingredients:
    1 ½ oz Herradura Reposado   
    ½ oz Lemon Juice
    1 ½ oz Peach Juice                     
    1 ½ oz Earl Grey  tea
    ¼ oz Simple Syrup                 
    ¼ oz Mezcal
    1 Lemon Twist                
    1 Peach Slice

    Directions:                
    Fill a high ball with good quality cubed ice. Add all ingredients and stir thoroughly with a bar spoon. Garnish with a long lemon twist and/or a peach slice.

    Courtesy of Herradura Reposado.… Read more

  • Berry Cobbler

    We went to a very berry event last night hosted by Driscoll Berries. It was an interesting evening of cooking lessons and food photography all centered around blackberries. During the course of the evening, I sat next to one of the folks from Driscoll and learned a ton about berries. I had never really thought of it before but berries, like grapes, are “terroir” based and reflect the impact of their surroundings. It totally makes … Read more

  • Nuts About Peanuts

    Ingredients:
    1 ¼ oz. Russian Standard Vodka
    ¾ oz walnut liqueur
    ¾ oz irish cream liqueur
    ¼ oz Butterscotch Schnapps
    1 scoop Peanut Butter
    1 oz simple syrup
    1.5 oz heavy whipping cream

    Directions:
    Stir peanut butter with Russian Standard Vodka, simple syrup and heavy whipping cream until peanut butter dissolves.  Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice in a shaker. Strain into a peanut butter rimmed, chilled cocktail glass.

    Courtesy of Russian Standard.… Read more