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It was a Dark and Stormy Night…
February 20, 2016 at 12:15 pm, by

Thanks to El Niño, San Francisco has had a lot of dark and stormy nights, which are perfect for drinking Dark and Stormies. At its core, a D&S includes rum, ginger beer, and a touch of lime juice, making it part of the mule family of cocktails. A modern day grocery store has a largeRead More

Survive the Holidays with a Cranberry Manhattan
November 22, 2015 at 6:12 pm, by

Just in time for the holidays, this simple twist on a classic Manhattan was inspired by my previous twist The Cherry Manhattan. And as a happy by-product you’ll end up with a delicious batch of bourbon infused cranberries, as well as a bottle of cranberry infused bourbon.

Nothing Goes to Waste in Margaritaville
September 27, 2015 at 3:02 pm, by

The traditional margarita is meant to be simple. A blend of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Shaken and served over ice, with a salt rimmed glass. But in the process, we’re tossing away the best part of the lime and losing a great opportunity.

Capture Summer In A Glass
August 29, 2015 at 12:23 pm, by

This is hands down my favourite summer drink, especially when sitting outside, on a warm summer’s afternoon. The next time you’re at the liquor store, grab a bottle of Pimm’s No. 1 then give this a try. Or the next time you’re at a swanky patio bar, all dressed up, order up a Pimm’s Cup.

Brace Yourselves, Pumpkin Spiced Everything is Coming
August 28, 2015 at 10:56 am, by

I don’t want to alarm you, but we are running out of summer. And as we approach the last weekend of August I have a few more summer cocktails to share. The first is refreshing twist on the classic bloody mary.

Would The Dude Abide?
July 31, 2015 at 8:45 am, by

In honour of me finally watching The Big Lebowski I decided to add the White Russian to my list of summer cocktails. But since it’s summer, and I still have dry ice, I decided to mix things up a bit and make White Russian soft serve ice cream.

The Sugar Plum Fairy Is A Good Person To Know
July 26, 2015 at 1:54 pm, by

Last week life gave me a lot more plums, and it seems that when life gives you something the correct response is to add sugar and heat, maybe some alcohol too.

What’s Cooler Than Being Cool?
June 30, 2015 at 11:53 am, by

“What’s cooler than being ice cold? Dry Ice!” Chef Eric “What’s cooler than being cool? Ice Cold!” Hey Ya! by Outkast When drinking on a hot summer afternoon you want your drink cold. Normally we throw a bunch of ice in a blender with something called ‘daiquiri mix’ and give it a whirl. But whyRead More

Summer Cocktail Series: If you got it, muddle it
June 28, 2015 at 3:58 pm, by

It’s time to kick off summer with the first of our cocktails, making use of what is fresh and plentiful. Right now, cherry season is almost over in California, but it’s just starting up in Washington, so that’s where I want to start. Strawberries and blueberries are also in full swing, so I’ll tackle thoseRead More