Drinks

Ginger-pomegranate Punch

Ginger-pomegranate Punch 2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled 2 cups vodka 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime, thinly sliced 3 cups ginger beer, chilled…

Apple pie smoothie

Apple pie smoothie

Who says smoothies are only for the summertime? This creamy and flavorful drink combines the autumn flavors of apples, almonds, cinnamon and spices, reminiscent of a…

Oscar’s Manhattan

Oscar’s Manhattan

Meet Oscar Quagliarini, the celebrated bartender currently delighting our palates with his creative concoctions at Rebelot in Milan. I sat down with him recently…

The Jasmine

The Jasmine

Don’t let the girly color fool you, this pretty cocktail may look innocent, but she packs quite a punch. Think of her as the…

Americano

Americano

How could I not love a drink called Americano? Don’t be fooled by the name however, this historic Italian cocktail is made from 100%…

Cocktail Time: French 95

Cocktail Time: French 95

Is anybody else sick of eating? I’ve been in Texas for a week, and after all these days of nonstop festive feasting and cooking,…

New Year’s Day Bloody Mary

New Year’s Day Bloody Mary

Sorry for my recent, uncharacteristic absence from the blog. I’ve been submersed in friends, family, festivities and food for my past two weeks in…