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Paloma

Cinco de Mayo is a week from Saturday, which means it’s time to break out the tequila and limes. That’s right, it’s time for a margarita or two, and there’s no better time to imbibe them then on one of…

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Crystal Slipper Cocktail

I’m going to Dapper Day on Sunday and I can’t wait. In case you don’t know, Dapper Day is a big event that happens at Disneyland and Disneyworld twice a year. It’s a chance for vintage lovers everywhere to attend…

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Dollar Bill Cocktail

I’m sure you know tax day is coming. At least it is here in the United States. It’s that awful day where we figure out how much the government took over the past year and if it’s enough for us…

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Damn-the-Weather Cocktail

The first day of spring may have been Wednesday, but it’s still cold and wet outside. For the past few days it’s been in the 50’s and pouring here in Los Angeles. Mammoth closed early yesterday because the ski resort…

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Apple Blossom Cocktail

My favorite time of year is the spring and summer because that’s when all the great fruits are in season. You’ve got peaches, plums, cherries and strawberries. But just because those stone fruits aren’t available doesn’t mean I’m out of…

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Seelbach Cocktail

Sunday is the Academy Awards, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve already got your plans all set. I used to get together with my mom, order in Chinese and watch from the opening monologue all the way to best…

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Good Luck Cocktail

When I was growing up, my dad worked on the 48th floor of the Bank of America building in San Francisco. Out his window was a beautiful view of the city. You could see everything from the Transamerica Pyramid to…

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Fair & Warmer Cocktail

I’m a huge fan of Instagram. I love looking at all the pictures and discovering a story, a beautiful vintage piece of clothing or some tasty recipes for both food and cocktail. But sometimes it’s not just about the pictures….

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Keltic Smash

Now that we’re into January, it’s time for me to go back to two of my favorite liquors: bourbon and whiskey. I always like to drink those brown liquors when the temperature dips and down comes the rain. But whiskey…

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Royal Purple Cooler

New Year’s Eve is Sunday and there’s nothing more I love than a good party. It doesn’t matter if I’m going out or staying in, as long as there’s good music and great friends, I’m happy. But music and friends…

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Tinsel Mary

​I never used to be a big Bloody Mary fan. I mean, I loved tomato juice and I loved vodka, but for some reason when those two liquids were mixed together, my taste buds went cold. But I knew other…

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