One of the only moments that's stuck with me from The Great Gatsby was a morning-after scene, in which the characters watch the house staff cart away giant mounds of squeezed-up fruit that had been used the night before. Fitzgerald wanted the fruit to symbolize how much the rich wasted, but I was always confused. What the hell were they doing with all that fruit?
Now it makes perfect sense to me. Bartenders back then didn't have all the mixers we work with now. They didn't have cola, for the most part, and they certainly didn't have sour mix
Archive for Sparkling
Tom Collins – The Old-Fashioned Way
by Dennis Mayer on May 18th, 2011 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks, Sparkling
Ginger Dazzle
by MPK on December 22nd, 2010 | Cocktails, Sparkling
As hard as it may be to believe, 2010 is nearing its end. Of course, that means that its time to welcome 2011 with celebrations of all sorts. If you have chosen to stay home or attend a party at someone else's home, why not make (or bring) a cocktail that has the right amount of sparkle for this occasion?
The Ginger Dazzle from Kilimanjaro Foods, Inc. was the winning cocktail from our New Year's Eve cocktail contest. It was a tough choice with ten excellent recipes that had flavorful ingredients and beautiful garnishes. When the votes were tallied,
The Ginger Dazzle from Kilimanjaro Foods, Inc. was the winning cocktail from our New Year's Eve cocktail contest. It was a tough choice with ten excellent recipes that had flavorful ingredients and beautiful garnishes. When the votes were tallied,
New Year’s Eve Cocktail
by MPK on December 13th, 2010 | Cocktails, Martinis, Mixed Drinks, Sparkling
How will you spend New Year's Eve this year? If you're like many adults, you may be throwing or attending a house party. While you most likely have plans to open a bottle of bubbly at the strike of midnight, what will you be drinking before that time?
To help with drink planning, we have selected our ten favorite holiday cocktails. Help us choose the best from this elite group, and on Wednesday, December 22nd we'll share the full recipe, which will give you more than a week to gather all of the necessary ingredients. Place your vote, and return
To help with drink planning, we have selected our ten favorite holiday cocktails. Help us choose the best from this elite group, and on Wednesday, December 22nd we'll share the full recipe, which will give you more than a week to gather all of the necessary ingredients. Place your vote, and return
Emmy Awards & Cocktails
by Michele on September 3rd, 2010 | Cocktails, Sparkling
The 62nd Annual Emmy Awards were held on Sunday night. Perhaps you were one of the viewers who wanted to watch every moment. Perhaps you didn't watch the show but looked for results on Monday. Perhaps you didn't care (or even know) about the show. Regardless to which category you belong, there is something about the Emmys that may be able to unite everyone- cocktails!
These cocktail recipes were inspired by none other than the actresses who graced the red carpet. Just as those women were beautiful, so are these drinks. A combination of sweetness and elegance creates drinks that are
These cocktail recipes were inspired by none other than the actresses who graced the red carpet. Just as those women were beautiful, so are these drinks. A combination of sweetness and elegance creates drinks that are
Sparkling Lemonade
by Michele on May 3rd, 2010 | Cocktails, Sparkling
When my husband and I get together with our friends, OT and Vicki, we typically enjoy a round of cocktails. We have an assortment of tried and true recipes on which we can rely, such as Swamp Water and sidecars (for the guys). However, all of us also enjoy trying new combinations and recipes.
Vicki and I have found that we enjoy cocktails made with Prosecco or sparkling wine. Having tried different liqueurs, raspberry liqueur has been our favorite. Other liqueurs, which seemed like they would work well, haven't been as enjoyable, such as melon liqueur.
This weekend seemed like a good
Vicki and I have found that we enjoy cocktails made with Prosecco or sparkling wine. Having tried different liqueurs, raspberry liqueur has been our favorite. Other liqueurs, which seemed like they would work well, haven't been as enjoyable, such as melon liqueur.
This weekend seemed like a good
