Today’s gin martini was created after my husband picked a few bottles out of the liquor cabinet and said make me something with these. He wanted the base spirit to be Tanqueray 10 Gin, also found in the Clementine Gin Cocktail. I was allowed to add other ingredients as needed. The gin has a floral… Continue Reading
April showers are said to bring May flowers and I hope that is true for the sake of my garden. Hopefully you all enjoyed warmer weather during the month, even if there was some rain. Once again, it’s time for a recap of the spring cocktail recipes from the month for your easy drinking pleasure.… Continue Reading
You wouldn’t know it from our Square One Organic Cucumber Vodka and Tahoe Blue Vodka reviews, but we also enjoy our gin. More specifically, we really enjoy the smooth taste of Bombay Sapphire Gin. About Bombay Sapphire Gin Introduced in 1987, Bombay Sapphire Gin is infused with ten high quality botanicals, including lemon peel, almonds, liquorice, and… Continue Reading
I love drinking both margaritas and martinis. So… I was really excited one day when my sister passed along a recipe for a margarita martini that she was fond of. I’ve tested this drink recipe on many unsuspecting guests at my house and all have agreed, it’s definitely a keeper. The key to this cocktail… Continue Reading
Feeling the pain of tax day? I know I am this year. Take your mind off the check you have to write the IRS and make yourself a few of these Income Tax Cocktails from The Savoy Cocktail Book. The Income Tax Cocktail is the same as a Bronx except it has Angostura bitters. The… Continue Reading
Campari is a bitter Italian apertif that has been around for over 150 years. The ingredients are secret but it is guessed that herbs, aromatic plants and fruits are part of the process. I’m starting to believe that Campari is an essential for any home bar. I think you will too after trying these Campari… Continue Reading
March was a busy month for us with cocktail recipes thanks to St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring and Easter. Hope you are having warmer weather in whatever part of the world you live in. It’s slowly happening here in Reno. March Cocktail Recipes Let us know which cocktail recipes were your favorites!… Continue Reading
Last year for a St. Patrick’s Day cocktail we shared the Mint Paddy Martini that doubled as a Thin Mint Martini. This year, we are taking the more traditional route and sharing three Guinness cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day. These Guinness cocktails range in spirits. We have the Black Velvet with Champagne. The Irish Russian… Continue Reading
The Last Word Cocktail is a Prohibition-era drink that I recently discovered at a local restaurant. One sip of this gin cocktail and I was in love. But you have to be careful. It can be a really strong drink. The beautiful green color comes from the fresh squeezed lime and the Green Chartreuse liqueur, which… Continue Reading
I have fallen in love with cocktails using clementines. These little fruits are tasty on their own but when combined with alcohol…OMG. They are delicious as we will prove to you with today’s clementine gin cocktail. You can also try these little oranges in Clementine Margarita or the Clementine Martini. Actually, we suggest you make all three… Continue Reading
