A Cuban Classic — the Mojito
When talking about the history of the Mojito, the only thing people agree on is that it came out of…
Category: Rum
Rum is a sugar cane based spirit that comes from sugar cane juice (fermented or unfermented) or molasses, a byproduct of the sugar refining process.
Sip When Scorching – The Heatwave Cooler
When it’s hot, fiery, or torrid outside, you want something cold. Kansas City may not be somewhere you associate with…
Aloha NYC — The Hawaiian Room
Operating from 1937 to 1966, the Hawaiian Room was a popular venue featuring Hawaiian entertainment alongside Hawaiian and Polynesian food.…
A Marxist (not that one) Cocktail — The Horsefeathers
Think Groucho and comedy, not Karl and communism. Along with his brothers Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo, Groucho Marx starred in…
Cocktailiteration — The Daiquiri 43
Alliteration happens when you emphasize the same sound or letter in consecutive words. Typically alliteration involves the beginning of words.…
D Is For Delicioso — The Daiquiri
An American created what may be the most famous Cuban cocktail? At least one gets credit for it. Working for…
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.…
Dangerously Drinkable — The Peligroso
Peligroso is the Spanish word for dangerous. The Peligroso comes from the excellent La Factoría bar in San Juan. 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…
Dawn Of A New Day — The Alba Dorata
Sunrise speaks to a new day, a new beginning, a new opportunity. Translating as “golden sunrise” in Italian, the Alba…