A great mix of muddled berries and tartness from the lemon, this Muddled Blackberry Gin cocktail is a perfect sipper! Every now and then we have days where we have tons of activities on our plate, and when we finally get a chance to sit down and take a break, it is nice to …
We received a number of great bottles for Christmas, so of course just like our kids, we were really excited to play with our new toys. One of the bottles we received was Ginger Liqueur, which has a nice spicy and sweet bite with a great ginger aroma that would be perfect in a nice …
Want coffee and dessert, all in one? Try this delightful mix of espresso and ice cream in this Affogato! While we are totally passionate about cocktails, we are also very passionate about coffee! Our favorite way to start the morning and chase away the cobwebs is to start the day with a strong cup …
Need something to warm up with? Try this Bourbon Coffee! With the snowflakes flying, those winter evenings with friends call for some warming winter cheer. We love the classic standard of coffee and Baileys Irish Cream to beat the chill, but it is always nice to have another option to share with our friends. …
Smoked Bourbon Cocktails have such an interesting flavor, as does this Bourbon Barrel. Recently we went out to a great cocktail place here in Omaha called The Berry & Rye where we had a fantastic drink called the Trinidad Smoke, a fantastic rum cocktail that is smoked with tobacco smoke in a small …
A great way to warm up during the holiday season, this White Hot Chocolate hits the spot. In thinking about Christmas, I always think of snow, but if this year’s weather is any indicator we won’t be having any! But, in the spirit of the holiday, I thought I would try out a White …
The Moscow Mule is a popular classic cocktail that is a simple, refreshing and very delicious cocktail that both of us have fallen in love with. It is an all purpose cocktail, pairing with lots of foods and is one of the cocktails we make year round. A nice combination of vodka, lime and ginger …
Around our house, we are big fans of cocktails so the anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 1933 is a day to celebrate. With Repeal Day falling on a Friday this year, we decided to have ourselves a nice celebration with a couple of classic Prohibition era cocktails. The first one we …
In our mind, cranberries are the perfect accompaniment to the holidays and Christmas! These Sugared Cranberries are a great snack, a great garnish or a beautiful decoration for your holiday table! Cranberries always have made an appearance for the holidays in our house. We love using the tart berry in relishes and treats like …
A great drink that we have fallen in love with, the Lumiere Cocktail. A classic combination. While attending the recent Grand Opening of Spirit World I purchased a bottle of St. Germain, a French elderflower liqueur that I have always had mixed in cocktails as a complementary spirit to add a bit of sweetness …