Anthony DeSerio created this signature cocktail for our chocolate-inspired Heart to Heart Champagne Dinner Dance, happening on Thursday, February 11, at 6 p.m. Get tickets and information here—and Anthony will mix one up for you in person! UPDATE: The event is officially sold out, but follow the link if you’d like to get on the […]
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Easy Cocktails: The Smoked Manhattan, Perfect for a Chili Party
We know beer goes well with chili, but guess what will make a spoonful of chili get up and dance…bourbon! Even better — a Smoked Manhattan, combining bourbon with sweet vermouth, a little rye and bitters, served over ice. When we asked our chief cocktail contributor Anthony DeSerio to create something that would be the […]
Easy Cocktail: Cozy Earl-Grey-Ginger Hot Toddy
Whether you’re sampling homemade holiday cookies or looking for a winter cocktail to have on a cold, snowy night, Anthony DeSerio’s Earl-Grey-Ginger Hot Toddy is both warming and soul-satisfying. This isn’t your grandmother’s classic hot toddy, that’s for sure…Anthony’s combines several liquors you’ll love having around long after trying his mug of comfort. In case […]
The Sexy Mexican Paloma
From Faith: Margaritas are fun but we think it’s a real party when you start shaking up the Sexy Mexican Paloma cocktail for your friends. Our contributor Anthony DeSerio, a Connecticut barender, created this delight by pairing tequila with ruby red grapefruit juice and a touch of honey. This is a beautiful summer sipper. And […]
Alex’s Sangria Recipe
You can easily make Alex Province’s sangria recipe your own. Use a red, white, or even a rosé wine. As long as the wine is unoaked, you’ll have a tasty sangria. Add the brandy or leave it out. Use any fruit you like to infuse the sangria with flavor: apples, melon, limes, lemons, peaches. Anything with a rind would be good.
Easy Clementine Cocktail: Oh, My Darling
Bartender Anthony DeSerio’s “Oh My Darling” clementine cocktail pairs gin with the sweet, slightly tangy citrus.