Romantically Blissful Drinking — The Honeymoon
The word “honeymoon” evokes thoughts of happiness and new beginnings. It can refer specifically to a honeymoon after a wedding…
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A Cold And Beautiful Cocktail — The Alaska
Alaska is a state unlike any other in the United States of America. Ms. Cocktail Den and I have had…
It’s A Long Cocktail Way — The Tipperary
“It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” was a popular song during World War One. Referring to a town and county…
Who Am I Intoxication — The 24601
Who is 24601? It is the prisoner number of Jean Valjean, the protagonist of Les Misérables. Originally penned by the…
M Is For Mixing — The Martinez
Do you think M is for Manhattan or Martini? Bridging these iconic cocktails, the Martinez is a delicious and largely…
Parisian Grandeur — The Champs Élysées
Running from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées in Paris is one of the…
A Cocktail Offer You Can’t Refuse — The Godfather
The Godfather is a cinematic masterpiece and my favorite movie. Based on a popular novel, the movie has so many…
Come Fly With Me — The Aviation
“Come Fly With Me” is one of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs. The Aviation cocktail took flight (pun intended) around…
Canadian Whisky (the book, not the booze)
Whisky drinkers frequently and mistakenly overlook Canada’s contributions to the global whisky portfolio. I was one of those people until…
Et Tu, Cocktail? — The Ides Of March
The Ides of March refers to March 15. That’s the day Roman senators stabbed and assassinated Julius Caesar. In the…