While Cinco de Mayo is in May, the margaritas consumed on this celebratory day often feel like the prelude to blissful beachy days where frosty drinks like this fruity, fresh, frozen Mango PIneapple Margarita are best imbibed at the beach, on the sand, or in a cabana. Beach Cocktails Mexican Margaritas. Hawaiian mai tais. Cuban daiquiris. […]
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Shine Brightly This New Year With La Bella Luna Sparkling Cocktail
Say goodbye to 2016 and vow to be the change in 2017 with this golden, spirited Lunetta Prosecco sparkling wine cocktail. Champagne or sparkling wine cocktails are easy to make and are, generally, delicate and fruity. Prosecco and sparkling wines are often used in “champagne” cocktails and may even be what’s in your glass for […]
Uncomplicated Cocktails: Bourbon Apple Cider Fruity Punch
Life is complicated enough! Simplify your holiday party or family gathering with a simple bourbon batch cocktail that’s spirit forward with warm spice and seasonal fresh fruit for added goodness. You want your party to be a smash – well, not literally but you know what I mean. As host/hostess you want everyone, including yourself […]
Holiday Cocktails for Bourbon Lovers
Entertaining tip #1: Welcome your guests with a distinctive cocktail that sets the tone for what’s to come. One that refreshes and tantalizes the tastebuds, but not too strong because you want your guests still upright for dessert. Leading off with a Bourbon Mai Tai presented by Chef Ouita Michel, Chef-in-Residence at Woodford Reserve, at a […]
Anepalco’s Cafe – the place to be on National Tequila Day!
Tequila your spirit of choice? Messing with Mezcal on the side? Then I’ve probably seen you at the bar at Anepalco’s Cafe in Orange. And, considering it’s National Tequila Day you should be paying the cocktail auteur Cesar Cerrudo a visit ‘cuz I know he is mixing up all kinds of goodness in a glass. […]
Cucumber Basil Refresher for World Cocktail Day
Today, May 13th is World Cocktail Day. And for you, I started a day early – mixing up a “cool as a cucumber” summer refresher for the camping, picnicking, barbecuing, beach days ahead! These “nationally” designated days are incredibly popular in our era of food lovers, aka “foodies”, food bloggers, and Yelpers. But this is […]
Kentucky Bourbon and an Orange Blossom Special
How to Become a Bourbon Lover in One Night? Simple: attend a bourbon dinner where each course is perfectly executed to entertain your palate with subtle nuances of bourbon and is expertly paired with tastes of premium, aged Pappy Van Winkle, the world’s most elusive bourbon. Foie Gras Apple Bread Pudding | Bourbon dulce de […]