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classic cocktails

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Old Pal

We’ve all heard of the Old Fashioned. It’s a classic that’s constantly ordered in bars all over the world. But what about it’s cousin the Old Pal? Never heard of it, right? Well that’s because this particular cocktail isn’t nearly…

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Clover Club

Since St. Patrick’s Day is just over a week away I decided to bring you a cocktail that is neither green nor has Irish in the name. You’re probably thinking “wait, what?! How can there be a St. Patrick’s Day…

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Fine and Dandy

I have a confession to make. My husband and I are big Disney fans. Huge. I’ve loved most of their cartoons ever since I was a little girl, I even own several of the classics. Then when I moved to…

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Between the Sheets

No, I’m not being flip. Nor am I making a rather obvious invitation. Believe it or not that is actually the name of today’s classic cocktail. And before you ask, no, I didn’t make it up. Someone much older than…

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Mai Tai

I’m allergic to pineapple. I know it doesn’t seem like that big a deal, but whenever I decide to visit somewhere tropical it becomes something of an issue. I start to see pineapple salsas over fish, pineapple desserts or worst…

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Boilermaker

I was wracking my brain trying to think of a classic cocktail that would be good for the Superbowl, but the only thing people seem to drink during the big game is beer. So then I started to wonder if…

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Sea Breeze

If you’ve been watching my Instagram posts over the past few days, you know that I’ve been spending some much needed time in the sun with my family on a lovely tropical island. Since I’m lucky enough to be drinking…

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Boston Flip

Since it’s still chilly everywhere except California, I’m bringing you another heavy cocktail. This one may not be hot, but it’s so rich and creamy it’ll make you feel like you’re wrapping your tummy up in a nice cozy blanket….

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Hot Milk Punch

When I was a little girl, whenever I had trouble sleeping my mother would always make me a big mug of hot milk and honey. It was warm, sweet and comforting enough that within a matter of minutes I was…

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Hot Toddy

It’s finally raining here, which means it finally feels like Fall. It’s chilly and windy and there are big, fat raindrops running down my windows and I couldn’t be happier. I can finally pull out my jeans and boots and…

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Jack Rose

Although it’s still in the low 80’s here in Los Angeles, it is November which means the leaves are changing colors, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and every kind of apple is available at supermarkets and farmer’s markets everywhere….

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