Cocktail Liberty — The Sic Semper Tyrannis
Latin for “thus always to tyrants,” Sic Semper Tyrannis is the motto of the state of Virginia, where Ms. Cocktail…
Category: Original Creations
This category is all original creations. When Josh designed these cocktails, they were one of a kind (at least to him).
Holiday Spirit — The Cheerful Cherry
Who says you need a holiday to get in the holiday spirit (pun intended)? Although a winter holiday cocktail competition…
Nordic Beauty — The Amber Aquatini
With its yellow and orange hues, amber can be a stunning gemstone. Ms. Cocktail Den and I saw a lot…
Milestone Birthday Drink — The Ron’s Four Score
Ron, my father-in-law, recently commissioned an original cocktail creation for his 80th birthday (four score is old way of saying…
Emotional Support Dog — The Charlie
Blessed with a sunny disposition, Charlie always was excited to see me when Ms. Cocktail Den and I visited our…
Cocktailiteration — The Daiquiri 43
Alliteration happens when you emphasize the same sound or letter in consecutive words. Typically alliteration involves the beginning of words.…
Celebratory and Solemn — The Ray’s 619
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 (some Americans would write the date as 6/19). On that day enslaved people became legally…
A Muppet Cocktail — The Kermit The Frog Is Strong
When we were kids Ms. Cocktail Den and I were big Muppets fans. Kermit the Frog is one of the…
Not Sober As A Judge — The Scales Of Justice
Due to a job change, a few people asked if I would create a cocktail with a judicial theme. Ms.…
Liquid Art — When Ernest Met Mary
Art can be words on a page, images on a screen, liquids in a glass. Ernest Hemingway was a famous…