Chronicling the world of cocktails one glass at a time
During this week leading to Christmas, our thoughts lean toward family, presents, and celebration. To add a bit of sparkle to your celebrations this season or to forget that your are surrounded by family, we bring you a few more of our favorite holiday themed libations. For the back story to each cocktail, click on … Continue reading Holiday Sparkle with Cocktails
When Patti Davis (“Anatomy of a Dinner Party”) throws a party, she really throws a party – an out of this world party. And that is exactly what she did recently for her annual holiday bash, choosing the theme this year of “space.” The Davis house was transformed into the outer realms of the universe, … Continue reading Cosmic cocktails for black-tie holiday bash
Nicky and I first visited Woodfire Grill in 2009. Distracted by my infatuation with the talented Kevin Gillespie, I walked right past the bar, took my seat, and savored the chef’s tasting menu and wine pairing. It never even crossed my mind to think cocktails in a place so revered for food and wine. Who … Continue reading Enjoying cocktails at Woodfire Grill
The words I hate to hear: “I’m done with all my Christmas shopping. How about you?” Nicky and I are not ashamed to admit that we tend to procrastinate. I can’t even think about Christmas shopping until the turkey leftovers are long gone and we are well into December. As we recently began contemplating what … Continue reading Christmas shopping for the cocktail enthusiast
‘Tis the season to celebrate, so we thought we’d share with you a few of our favorite cocktail creations to get you in the holiday spirit. Each represent favorite memories and tastes that echo this time of year. To read about our inspiration for each libation follow the title link; otherwise, enjoy the recipes to … Continue reading Decking the Halls with Cocktails
