Bundaberg: From a Great Big Island Way South of the Caribbean
Everyone has a preferred rum. For my nautical dad, it’s Cruzan. My husband, an Aussie whose tastebuds never really left home, loves …
Daiquiri: How to Make the Drink Your Mom Loved in the 80s
I did something very unusual tonight. I followed a recipe with no urge to experiment! Tonight I made daiquiris. Well, two glasses …
Rum: What’s in That Pirate’s Flask?
As the daughter of a sailor, I’ve learned a lot about rum. I know it tastes sweet and it can make a …
Summer Cruz: A Rum Recipe From Captain Dad
Over the next few days I am going to be talking about rum. I thought I’d start the conversation with a great …
Kir Royale: Does It Really Need Champagne?
Every cocktail recipe that I have ever read for a Kir Royale calls for using champagne – not just any old sparkling …
Homemade Lemonade: Perfect Drink for a Summer Occasion
I have a tendency to overbuy ingredients. This weekend was no different. I bought too many lemons for my Breakfast Martini and …
Breakfast Martini: A Nice Kick to a Sunday Brunch
I must say this before I begin: this drink, despite its name, is not a gateway to alcoholism. Yes it is called …
Negroni: Easy to Make, Not Easy to Drink
It doesn’t take much effort to make a Negroni. For starters, you don’t even need a shaker. Here’s the recipe from Diffords …
Campari: the Marmite of Alcohol
Here my beautiful friend and I are sitting in a Rome restaurant preparing to try a Negroni cocktail for the first time …
Gin: What’s the difference between Gordon’s and Bombay?
How did we end up with this bottle? My husband and I don’t drink gin so it would be hard to believe …