If you’re not into the sweet stuff, it can be a challenge to find the right Halloween cocktail. These drinks are in the spirit of Halloween but don’t contain a lot of sugar, syrup or fruit. If you like your cocktails dry, here are some great options for you:

The Obituary Cocktail: Gin, vermouth and absinthe … cornerstones of the classic cocktail
Red Devil #2: Campari and orange are the perfect sinister match
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Stefan Trummer of Trummer’s on Main in Clifton, VA created the delicious cinnamon and apple flavored punch as a perfect companion to pumpkin pie! …Read More

Easy, fun, delicious … punch! …Read More

Just in case you need an excuse to drink Scotch: Today is National Scotch Day. So drink a dram to celebrate! Scotch is a polarizing whisky … most people either love it or hate it. I fall into the “love it” camp.

The strong character of this whisky often makes it a challenge to mix, but when it’s done right, a Scotch cocktail can really blow your mind. Here are a few to try:… Read more

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Red, White and Blue drinks for 4th of July! …Read More

Celebrate Father’s Day by eating and drinking … with Dad, of course!

Here are some recommendations for food and drink to help you say, “Thanks for being my Dad!” After all, he doesn’t need another tie or coffee mug.

Cocktails

Manhattan or Martini — Traditional, strong and the best! If that sounds like your father, one of these may be the drink for him. Garnish with easy homemade cocktail cherries!
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Here’s one from the archives.

What to get dear old dad for Father’s Day? Another tie, some after shave, a bottle of scotch? Forget that, we say mix pops up a fancy cocktail. He’ll be impressed with your bar skills as you shake him up this tangy mixture of vodka, Cointreau and Campari.

After two, you’ll certainly have a happy dad!

Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Oval Vodka
¾ oz Cointreau
1 oz Campari
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Bourbon Balls … the Derby Day treat you’ll want as leftovers! …Read More

One way to show your Mom she raised you right is to treat her to a homemade brunch!

Here are some wonderful brunch and champagne cocktail recipes to show your Mom that you love her.

Celebrate your Mom with a champagne toast and tasty meal. Happy Mother’s Day!

Champagne Cocktail Recipes

Blackberry Champagne Cocktail 
The Happy Mom
Mimosa 
Kir Royale 
Orangecello Champagne Cocktail 
Blood Orange Bellini 
French Revolution
Malibu Sparkler 
Mama’s Malibu Martini
Ultimate Indulgence
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a champagne cocktail made with blackberries and gin …Read More