Eclipse: 26 Floors Above the Med and Barcelona
I have one regret about my trip to Barcelona. I didn’t go to Eclipse. The bar at the W Hotel in Barcelona …
5 O’Clocktail: Does Time Matter When You’re 30,000ft Up?
“Would you like anything to eat or drink?” the stewardess asked as the airplane propelled south through the clouds to Barcelona. “I’ll …
Tequila Sunset: Another Lesson From the Mixologist
I have yet to ask if she’d like credit by name, but my friend’s friend the mixologist has just shared another great …
Sangria: Easy, Refreshing, Quick
Sangria isn’t really a single-serve cocktail. It’s best when shared with a large group of friends. My other half and I once created …
Bacon-Infused Whisky: A Cautionary Tale
No matter how much your man loves whisky or bacon, stop him before he tries to make this. This is a waste …
PB&J Martini: Don’t Be Stingy With the Jelly
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are an American classic. Here’s a drink that may conjure up memories of the school lunchroom: the …
Chelada: A Toast to Cinco de Mayo
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! The Fifth of May, while commonly mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day, actually commemorates the country’s 1862 victory over France at …
Painkiller: My Prescription for a Bad Back
My dad has a saying about pain: “You can take an aspirin or you can have a strong drink. I tend to …
Smurfette: No Smurfing Idea How to Fix It
I wanted to make something blue…like really, really blue. In that respect, I succeeded with this drink. Unfortunately I failed everywhere else. …
Vitarita: A Pleasurable Way to Get Your Five a Day
Here’s a confession: I don’t own a blender. When I said previously in blogs that I chucked ingredients into a blender, I …