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 […]

Like so many things during the holiday season, drinks represent dearly-held traditions. Egg nog, Irish coffee, and hot buttered rum are the three drinks I associate with Christmastime. And when it’s my turn to invite family and friends in for a party or a cozy dinner at this time of year, I serve them my […]

Keep out the winter chill with this luxuriously rich take on the Italian favourite that uses one of those Corky’s flavoured vodka shots (which, depsite the packaging, are rather tasty).

Just add cocoa, sugar and milk to a mug of steaming hot coffee, then blend in 25ml of Corky’s White Chocolate and top with whipped […]

Someone, somewhere, has decreed December as National Egg Nog month (like it could be any other month!) and marketing cynicism aside I’ve been sent a recipe involving Mount Gay Rum. As I know no better people to share it with here it be…
 
Mount Gay Rum Holiday Egg Nog
1 large separated
2 tsp. superfine sugar
1 oz. heavy cream
1/2 […]

Dreadful name but deliciously rich cocktail - one for snuggling up close to the log fire; or in my case shivering under the duvet in front of the TV.

Yuletini 

Shake together 12.5ml Goldschlager and 40ml dark cacao liqueur. Strain into a cinnamon rimmed martini glass, add a cream float and dust with cinnamon.

Part of The Spirit World’s Winter […]

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 […]