This summer I’ve dedicated myself to making every fruit I find in my fruit bowl into a delicious cocktail. This week I’m working on a Kiwi Margarita. From strawberry to peach, and even banana, margaritas have proved themselves to be the ever versatile cocktail base. Kiwis, with their bright green color and sweet and [...] [...more]
I’m thirsty today… and everyday. Today the combination of luscious red raspberries and fragrant green mint caught my eye. I’ve got Fresh Raspberry Mojitos on the brain. Here’s how to make this cocktail a reality. You’ll need: A handful of fresh mint leaves 3-5 fresh raspberries Juice of 1 lime 2 teaspoons sugar ice 1 1/2 ounces spiced rum splash of ginger ale In a highball [...] [...more]
Summer is simple. All you need is access to a beach, a cute two piece and sunglasses, sunscreen, friends and a great cocktail recipe. Think beyond the usual margarita or vodka tonic this summer. Take some of summers freshest produce and brightest colors and create a vodka cocktail that will wow your friends and [...] [...more]
Vodka watermelons remind me of two things: frat boys and the 4th of July holiday. Fortunately, this weekend, I’ll get to enjoy the 4th of July holiday with a loaded watermelon, sans frat boys. Grab a watermelon on sale at the grocery and ’season’ it with as much or as little vodka as you see [...] [...more]
Your cocktail makes a statement about who you are. According to the Modern Drunkard, each time you hustle up to the bar to order a drink, you revealing a glimpse into your very soul. Don’t think it’s all that serious? Say your favorite cocktail is the Cosmopolitan. According to the [...] [...more]
The phrases “cocktail party” and “baby shower” don’t exactly conjure up images of the same type of party. But just like you can have creative signature vodka cocktails at your next cocktail party, your next baby shower can be loaded with the same fun drinks, just without the alcohol. Just because your beverage doesn’t [...] [...more]
I love having cocktail parties to celebrate summer, and really any time of the year. My last Mango Margarita party was such a success that I’m already planning my next cocktail-centered summer party. I think that The Perfect Mojito is my new muse. The mojito is a traditional Cuban drink with [...] [...more]
Are you innocent? Not so much? Not to worry. A smoothie can save the day. Innocent is a UK based company the whips up the freshest fruit drinks from whole fruits. It’s fresh juice- nothing fake, nothing watered down, not from concentrate. Imagine! This homegrown juice company was started about nine years ago [...] [...more]
Speaking of Little Bar, if you want to go to the best Dive Bar in LA, that place is it. As a matter of fact, I love to frequent Dive Bars and Pubs, so I know all the good ones. I know it’s sad that it’s only Monday and I’m already thinking of where I’ll [...] [...more]
