It’s no secret that Katruska and I have had a torrid love affair with bourbons, ryes, scotches…well, most whiskeys, for a while now. However, bourbon seems to hold a special place in our hearts. We love them neat, in Manhattans, in Old Fashioneds, and, of course, in juleps. Especially in juleps. It all started … Continue reading Mandy at the Races
So, now that you have an idea where to go to celebrate, what are you going to drink? First of all, do yourself a big favor and avoid anything tinted green. God did not intend for beer to be green. If it is pale enough to be tinted green, then it is not a serious … Continue reading Drinking the Irish way
Nicky and I have been friends with Maura Carey Neill for many years. We were thrilled for her this time last year when her new blog venture 365 Atlanta took off like wildfire. This site (365Atlanta.com) provides a daily tip on something to do in Atlanta . . . restaurants, bars, shopping, events, festivals, music, … Continue reading “Maura’s March on Atlanta” – Celebrating 365 Atlanta
Our fabulous friend Jenny Levison (aka Souper Jenny, Mistress of the Soup) has embarked upon another venture in Atlanta. This week saw the opening of Café Jonah and the Magical Attic. Nicky and I jumped at the chance to create and provide some specialty cocktails for a private launch party held last weekend for Jenny’s … Continue reading Mystical cocktails for Cafe Jonah and the Magical Attic
Growing up we only experienced snow once every couple of years. But when we did my mom always put out a big ceramic bowl to collect what she would call “clean snow.” And my brother and I knew what that meant: Snow Cream! Years later and I still love snow cream. Part of it is … Continue reading Snow Cream Delight
The first cocktail in Ted Haigh’s ode to classic cocktails, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie and Beyond, is the Alamagoozlum cocktail. This unusual concoction first appeared in the cheeky The Gentleman’s Companion, or Around the World with Jigger, Beaker, and Flask in 1939 under the name “J. Pierpont Morgan’s Alamagoozlum: … Continue reading It Begins…The Alamagoozlum Cocktail
In preparation for celebrating New Year’s Eve, Nicky and I began to question what the libation of choice should be for kicking off the evening’s festivities in proper form. Perhaps a festive bowl of punch? So we looked back to a recipe more than 250 years old – Philadelphia Fish House Punch. This highly revered … Continue reading Fish House Punch – Drinking in a bit of history
We want to give a shout out to the winner of our fan contest – Meredith from Tennessee. After asking some questions about Meredith’s taste profile, we created a light, fluffy, creamy version of a sour*. Try shaking this one up at home, then raise a glass to Meredith! The Mer-Bear Sour 1.5 plymouth gin … Continue reading The Mer-Bear Sour
It’s Christmas Eve. The gifts are wrapped and under the tree. Everyone is asleep. You’ve put the water out for the reindeer. All that is left is setting out the treat for Santa. Cookies and milk? Again? Really? My Dad taught us the importance of taking good care of Santa. We always left Santa the … Continue reading Little Jimmy’s Santa’s Surprise
There’s nothing better than a cup of cocoa by the fire on a cold evening. Our version of this chocolate treat combines the earthiness of chestnuts and port wine with the warmth of cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and dark chocolate. So, cozy up on the sofa, turn on a bit of jazz (holiday or otherwise), and watch … Continue reading Cole’s Chocolate Chestnut
Our Libatious Nature 