Scotch whisky has one of those flavors that you either love or loathe. The latter emotion may be in large part a result of not having immersed yourself in the mystique of this fine old beverage. Another reason may be that you simply haven’t found the variety of scotch that suits your palate. Becoming affectionate… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Scintillating Scotch
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Cocktail Saturday: Sambuca Diablo
In honor of my beloved husband Ronnie, today we’re featuring one of his favorite drinks, sambuca. It is an Italian anise flavored liqueur– strong, devilish, and potent. It comes in crystal clear and deadly dark. He “met” sambuca while working in a seaside village in Spain, where the old codgers invariably added a splash of… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Sambuca Diablo
Cocktail Saturday: Pixie Dew
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, we need a lovely green concoction. I’ve named this one Pixie Dew, as it’s a fanciful wee treat with high notes of pear and melon. Of course you could also sip solo the pear schnapps or melon liqueur, or opt for creme de menthe, absinthe, or any number… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Pixie Dew
Cocktail Saturday: Spring Fever “Gimic”
Has spring fever struck you yet? After a long hard winter of salted meats and root vegetables, our forebears yearned to ingest the first green shoots to cleanse and invigorate the body. After the sluggish winter months, the digestion needed a jump start and the blood needed purifying. These green drinks became known as spring… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Spring Fever “Gimic”
Cocktail Saturday: Mead Toddy
Mead or honey wine drove the Irish High Kings to victory thousands of years ago. Its popularity continued into medieval times, and today the delicious and deceptively potent beverage enjoys a remarkable resurgence. MEAD TODDY Ingredients: 1 bottle of Mead 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger Cinnamon sticks Directions: This toddy… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Mead Toddy