The hot days of summer are perfect for growing watermelons, and with our summer finally getting enough sustained heat to ripen the local watermelons it was time to bust out the watermelon cocktails. I experimented with a couple of different combinations before I settled in on one I liked, which combined watermelon, strawberries, basil and …
This cocktail is a spin on Brett Elser’s London’s First Love Affair, which was the winning entry for the Southern region of the Broker’s Gin Bowler’s Cup cocktail contest. Since I didn’t have all the ingredients on hand (oregat syrup) I decided to change things up a bit and modify the recipe. Refreshingly sweet with …
A summery Honey Blackberry Shrub Cocktail that is refreshing for hot weather! The summery weather had made us spend lots of time outside by our pool! Obviously any cocktail we can make without taking away pool time is a win for us. We looked for some good drinks to serve by the pool for …
Nice and boozy, this classic drink, the Last Word makes the most of the flavors of Chartreuse and Luxardo! A favorite among cocktail enthusiasts, the Last Word Cocktail is one of the great cocktails still on cocktail menus all over. Chartreuse, a herbal liqueur distilled by Carthusian Monks in France (and is having a …
One of the best parts of spring is the fresh strawberries that start appearing in the stores and markets. We found a nice flat of fresh strawberries and put our mind to finding some new ways to enjoy the strawberries. A classic way to enjoy fruit is in a cocktail, and fresh strawberries can make …
Breakfast for dinner is a common occurrence in our house as both our boys love breakfast foods. Its only fitting to come up with a cocktail that combines the best of breakfast and happy hour into a nice cocktail that I call the Breakfast for Dinner, combining whiskey, coffee and eggs into one smooth cocktail. …
Pitch Pizzeria in Omaha, located in the Dundee Neighborhood. There is now a second location in west Omaha. Taking advantage of an unseasonably warm winter evening, we headed down to the Dundee section of Omaha, a quaint historic neighborhood that is a hotbed of arts and culinary spots, where we decided to eat at …
We adore these Brandied Cherries, and love to put them in cocktails, desserts, and really any other recipe we can! This homemade boozy cherry recipe is perfect as gifts, too! These Brandied Cherries are easy to make, and make a great snack or garnish for cocktails! A tasty edible garnish for any cocktail, try …
A great local farm to table restaurant in Omaha, check out the Boiler Room Restaurant! “I would put the Boiler Room up against any restaurant in New York” – Will Forte I can’t speak to Will Forte’s culinary credentials, but I totally agree with Forte’s opinion. We have eaten the cuisine of a …
All about a fantastic meal at Burger Bar Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas! *This Restaurant was owned by Hubert Keller, and it has been Permanently closed as of 2021. After venturing to the Hoover Dam in the morning, we made our way back to the Strip and decided to eat at Burger Bar …