The Spirit World

Does your almanac include International Cachaça Day. Honestly, mine doesn’t either, but if you embrace the current enthusiasm or Cachaça, and have been wondering how to use it when you’re not in the mood for a caipirinha, an update might be in order.
Sure, International Cachaça Day is a promotional vehicle for Brazil’s national beverage, but […]

To kick off its new line of specialty tequilas, Gran Centenario is serving up a selection of summer cocktails. Gran Centenario’s new tequilas are: Azul Reposado and Rosangel. And while we’re talking about exoctic new tequilas, Maestro Dobel, which bills itself as the world’s first “diamond” tequila, offers up a cocktail of its own.”
First up, […]

Most rum aficionados have heard of Chairman’s Reserve rum from St Lucia. This fabulous golden rum is now sold in most of the UK’s top cocktail bars, either for sipping with ice or as a key ingredient in many sensational cocktails (see recipes below).
Chairman’s Reserve is the first rum to carry the WIRSPA (West Indies […]

The Fitz and the Wheeltapper lounges inside the Fitzpatrick Hotels in NYC are currently offering three exclusive Easter-themed cocktails; the Easter Bunny, a delight for chocolate lovers, the Jelly Bean and the Easter Egg Cocktail. Here are the recipes of these tantalizing libations:
The Easter Bunny
1 1/2 oz. dark crème de cacao
1/2 oz. vodka
1 tsp chocolate […]

For a new twist on a Valentine’s favorite, try the following cocktail. According to Jeff Coleman, president of Distinguished Brands International, “The distinct dark chocolate hints of O’Hara’s Irish Stout pair perfectly with the fresh strawberry taste of Früli to create a decadent drink that tastes like everyone’s favorite Valentine treat of chocolate-covered strawberries.” 
Chocolate Covered […]

To help set the mood on the 14th, Disaronno Amaretto has created the scrumptious Disaronno Amaro Dolce, the perfect cocktail to treat your special Valentine.
The creation of Disaronno Amaretto can be traced all the way back to the Renaissance, one of the most romantic periods in history.  Bernardino Luini, a student of Leonardo Da Vinci, […]

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 […]