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Knickerbocker CocktailFeatured

I know it’s been a little quiet here the past few weeks. I’ve missed you guys. I’ve missed sitting down at my computer and writing about what’s been going on in our lives while whipping up some delicious dinners and…

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Polynesian Pearl DiverFeatured

Hubs and I love TCM. As vintage fans, we love tuning into those classic movies from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Sure, the stories are always quaint and the guy always gets the girl, but there’s just something about those…

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Air Mail CocktailFeatured

Now that the world is opening up again, all of us are booking vacations! I mean after being stuck in your house/town for the past 15 months don’t you want to get away? I know I do! It doesn’t matter…

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Mint Blackberry LemonadeFeatured

I know I usually do cocktails on Fridays, but this week I wanted to bring you a refreshing beverage that’s alcohol-free! I know, you’re probably wondering what’s wrong with me? Nothing! It’s summer and while I’ll never pass up a…

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Green Isaac’s SpecialFeatured

Have you noticed how every day seems to be a holiday these days? Some, like Christmas and Veteran’s Day, are definitely noteworthy while others, like No Diet Day and Dictionary Day (yes, these are real holidays) are some of the…

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Test Pilot

With Memorial Day coming up on Monday, I thought I’d reach back in the annals of cocktaildom and bring you a drink that’s not only a classic, but a perfect choice to imbibe on the war-based holiday: the Test Pilot….

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Vermouth Cocktail

Yesterday was National Aperitif day and spritz season has already started. So, I thought today, I’d talk about aperitif cocktails. A cocktail that’s imbibed before dinner, with or without an appetizer, the aperitif has a bittersweet flavor that stimulates the…

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Millionaire Cocktail #1

About a month ago I introduced you to a classic Millionaire Cocktail because Tax Day was right around the corner. But then (as with everything this year) things changed. Because of Covid, the IRS was nice enough to move Tax…

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Hibiscus Sangria

Since Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo I wanted to post a classic cocktail that would be perfect for the Mexican holiday. No, it’s not the margarita. Don’t get me wrong, blended or on the rocks, the margarita is the first…

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Dirty Martini

Last weekend Hubs and I went out! I know this may not seem like a big deal, but considering the past year, believe me it was. Have you ever had a date night in the back yard while the kids…

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Millionaire Cocktail

Straight on Millionaire

In case you weren’t aware, Thursday was April 15th, the day when the IRS reaches into our pockets and takes a year off our life. Yes, there are a lucky few who escape the horror that is Tax Day, but…

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