Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Valentine's Day is upon us once again. Some adore this celebration of love. Others find it the most depressing holiday of the year. Either way, you're going to need a drink. Here are a few suggestions...
View ArticleTips on Making Punch from David Wondrich
Punch is the host's best friend. Easily made ahead of time, you can have everything in place when your guests arrive, allowing you to relax and enjoy the party. It also enables you to immediately serve...
View ArticleChristmas Party Cocktail Menu
Here's the drinks menu from our big Christmas party last weekend. The most popular were the Spiced Pear Margarita and Grand Cherry Tiki. The only one I had was a Poinsettia Punch, and it was delicious....
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Christmas Party Cocktail Recipes
Here are the recipes for the specialty cocktails we served at our Christmas party. They all seemed popular with our guests. Poinsettia PunchAdapted from a recipe by Frank Cisneros, Gin Palace in NYC 1...
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Some Holiday Cocktails to Try
The bars are closed on Christmas, but that doesn't mean a festive cocktail wouldn't hit the spot. You just have to mix it up yourself. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Whiskey...
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Celebrating National Rum Day
Everything under the sun has its own day. And today is rum's chance! (Apparently August is also National Rum Month, but that seems to be pushing it a little.) Rum is probably my favorite spirit. It...
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Making Zombies for Your Halloween Party
If you’re throwing (or attending) a Halloween party this year, the Zombie is the perfect drink to serve. It has an appropriately creepy name, it’s delicious, it’s out of the ordinary and thus...
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Cocktails for Mardi Gras – Or Any Day You Feel Like Celebrating
Today is Mardi Gras, the last day of celebration for those planning to give up merriment and mayhem for Lent. Certainly an occasion that calls for a drink or two. Here are some suggestions: Brandy...
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Cocktail Recipe: Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea has one of the worst reputations of any cocktail. For good reason, too. Served by the gallon at every TGI Fridays and Applebee’s across the land, it’s usually made with way too...
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