Haven’t done a “round-up” article in a long time. That’s where I ask pals on social media to answer a question for me, and that I’ll be sharing the results in a blog post. I had this idea, about what cocktails we like to make at home, when my sister-in-law made me one with a…
I met a consulting client of mine at 9am in the morning this past month, he had something milky looking in his large coffee mug and proceeded to goad me into trying it. Hot Eggnog and cognac. My how toasty it was, and how toasty it made me feel. He offered to have one made…
What a treat Art Beyond the Glass was! A new venue in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles, Resident LA, hosted the event for hundreds of cocktail lovers one short week ago but my memories will be living on much longer! Bartenders showcased paintings, sculptures, murals and photographs, retro barware, hand painted trash cans…
Kind of excited…the restaurant I grew up with, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has had a remodel…well…not exactly just a remodel. Met by Susan Halstead, the General Manager of our local Valencia CPK, the first thing she told me was that people that now walk in the door don’t recognize that they’re in a CPK if…
The Velvet Vampire 2 oz Old Overholt Rye 2 tsp St. Germain 1 1/2 oz pumpkin juice 1 tsp house made hibiscus juice (infused with lemon and orange) 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz ginger juice Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake. Serve in chilled glass with ice. Courtesy of Kelly Fell The Duke…
Pretty, Tasty There’s so much to love about this cocktail by Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern head bartender Caitlyn Ritz. The gorgeous color. The fresh blackberries. Not to mention two of everyone’s favorite spirits! You’ll want to take a picture before you sip, it’s that pretty! The Amelia 1.5 oz Grey Goose Vodka .5 oz St. Germain 1 oz…
From 10thKitchen.com Ingredients 4-5 fresh sugar snap pea pods, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 sprig fresh dill (optional; see note) 2.5 ounces sake (Hakutsuru organic used here) 1 ounce St. Germain 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice A couple dashes celery bitters Lemon twist, for garnish Instructions Muddle pea and dill (if using) really well with…
Master Mixologist William Perbellini Guided Cocktail Aficionados Through the Artistry of Crafting Contemporary and Classic Cocktails Not knowing what to expect in my first spirits class since I obtained a Level Two Intermediate certification from Wine and Spirits Education Trust in 2010, I was thrilled to get a press pass into this event. I talked…
Six Seasonal Italian Inspired Cocktails are Created by Gifted Mixologist William Perbellini WHO: William Perbellini, Mixologist at Bar Toscana in Brentwood WHAT: The talented William Perbellini, resident mixologist at Bar Toscana, has designed six new cocktails for this popular Brentwood bar and restaurant. Additions to the beverage menu of specialty drinks includethe Pearbellini, Costa Smeralda,…