From Alex Province: While I was looking for the perfect (low alcohol) cocktail to serve over the holidays, I stumbled across this martini courtesy of Bourbon & Branch of San Francisco for Williams-Sonoma and it was love at first sight. Now, anything served in a martini glass is festive in my opinion. And, because it […]
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Northern Lights
Cranberry sauce in a cocktail? Your eyes are not fooling you, nor are we messing with you. Los Angeles bartender David Delaney was chosen for his novel sparkler by the editors of Imbibe magazine. Somehow, the strained cranberry sauce paired with the bubbly, gin and bitters, turns into a festive drink as well as a […]
Pink Glacier Cocktail
This is a pale pink, refreshing cocktail that can made on the sweet or tart side depending on how much simple syrup is added.
Salted Watermelon Shooter
If we could eat watermelon all year we’d do it in a second. This smart little recipe calls for watermelon juice, which you can buy, though we say make your own. Throw a few pieces of fresh watermelon into the blender and buzz for a few seconds. Done. Again, we prefer the real juice in […]
The Happy Pollinator
Faith challenged the team to use the liquer Chartreuse in a cocktail and what a result! Anthony DeSerio, Connecticut President of the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild, whipped this together at home. You can do it, too.
American Pie
We flipped over this cocktail created by Anthony DeSerio of the U.S. Bartenders’ League, Connecticut Chapter. (It is one of Faith’s favorite cocktails of the year, combining bourbon and a spiced pear liqueur.) Seriously, this one’s a knockout!
