The Vesper a drink invented and named by fictional secret agent James Bond in the 1953 novel Casino Royale. I like to take a classic original, throw a little fresh fruit and some herbs…
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The plethora of ripe berries right now have been wonderful in any drink, especially with a little tequila. I myself enjoy a clean tequila cocktail not one that is too…
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The cocktails I am inclined to create are usually inspired by a delicious, perfectly ripe fruit that is in season. Peaches are juicy, sweet and perfectly tart right now; great for…
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My inspiration for this drink comes from a recent nostalgic replay of a fond memory. As a child my friend and I would go to the La Cucineria and buy…
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The best sangria is one made with fresh-juiced fruit. It is a great time right now for making this delicious summer drink, as there are so many different types of…
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I wanted to make this a pink cocktail; I like the subtle contrast with the white lychees. The grapefruit with this drink makes it oh so refreshing and it looks…
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I call this a MacaLada Cocktail it’s like a Pina Colada with Macadamia Nut Liqueur. This is one of those tasty, strong cocktails that you just want more and more;…
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This is a wonderfully refreshing Blood Orange Lime Wine Spritzer. This simple winetail has a lot of character with its slight fizz from the sparkling water, sweet blood orange flavor…
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“Do I dare to eat a peach?” asks the repressed narrator of T.S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” The answer is “Absolutely; especially with champagne”! This…
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This Bing Cherry Presbyterian cocktail is a take on the old classic “Presbyterian” which is originally made of ginger, soda and whiskey. There isn’t any clear explanation as to why…
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This is probably my most favorite drink to make and consume in the summer right next to a crisp Italian or Spanish white or a French Dry Rose (preferably Whispering…