The Spirit World

I like Champagne but I really like to mix with it, so you know what I’ll be doing on New Year’s Eve. I’ve been gearing up for the holiday by collecting a few new Champagne cocktails, which are far more interesting than the average Bellini and Mimosa - these are truly elegant and perfect for […]

This is an irresistible hot drink that is both subtle and satisfying. The Zen Latte is rich and features the wonderful new(er) liqueur, Zen Green Tea. Naturally this one would be perfect for hot cocktails and the mix of the intoxicating herbs with steamed milk is absolutely fantastic. It is truly worthy of getting all […]

Whispers of the Frost is one of those great forgotten cocktails that I found in The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book and adapted to modern proportions. As the name suggests, this is a perfect drink for warming you up and is wonderful mix of whiskey, sherry and port. While there are many options, I like to […]

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Why not try Dreaming of Zen instead? This drink is one that you’ll fall in love with and it’s great for impressing all those holiday guests. The mix is that of two of the newer liqueurs, Zen (green tea) and Midori (melon), with mango juice and cream and a touch […]

Cocktail books come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of themes and one of my favorite new finds has a very specific subject. Preggatinis: Mixology for the Mom-to-Be is a fun book that takes a look at the non-alcoholic drink in a completely new light, making the mocktail fun and exciting.
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The White Christmas Dream is a neat Godmother with cream and it is a lovely cocktail for the holidays. The drink is rather heavy but it’s also luscious and a healthy amount of shaking dilutes it just enough to thin it out. The nutmeg topping not only gives it that perfect finishing touch for the […]

Blue cocktails are always a favorite, there’s something about the unnatural color that appeals to a lot of people, and the Frostbite is very appealing. This drink also has a popular flavor combination going for it and when the orange and chocolate are put against a cream and tequila background, it’s simply delightful. I prefer […]

This Repeal Day is a special one. It has been 75 years since Prohibition ended an on this December 5th there are plenty of celebrations planned throughout the United States. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing plenty of flapper dresses and fedoras as well as a plethora of classic cocktail drink specials this Friday […]

Tequila, pomegranate and Champagne combine in the Mistletoe for a stunning holiday libation. This cocktail is perfect for elegant holiday affairs and intimate occasions when you want to impress your guests with something beyond the average. If fresh pomegranate juice is a little too much work for you there are many bottled varieties available thanks […]

A hot punch like this is perfect for the holidays for a few reasons. First, it is an easy way to serve a crowd - in this case it fills 27 white wine glasses. Second, it is obviously warm so it’s perfect for the coldest days. And lastly, anytime you light a punch bowl on […]