This smooth cocktail has a lot of flavor and packs quite a punch. Enjoy!

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Happy New Year! Being New Year’s Day we thought we’d need a little jump start, so we choose this simple drink of Benedictine and milk. The cognac based liqueur was originally created as pick me up for tired Benedictine Monks. It’s closely guarded recipe of 27 herbs and spices is also very soothing, even more so when combined with Milk. Served hot or cold, I think we could all use a little Milk & Honey … Read more

The first session I attended during last week’s Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans was a panel titled “2009 Big Trends in Cocktail & Spirit Service.”

The panel consisted of Jim Meehan, Michael Waterhouse, Devlin Tavern, and Simon Difford (Source Guide) and was moderated by Ryan Magarian (Aviation Gin).

The program covered the 4 Ps of Cocktail Service Success, not unlike the 4 Ps of marketing: product, precise execution, promotion, passion.

It was here … Read more

It’s the first day if winter and wow is it cold! Frida Kahlo Tequila sent in this recipe to help warm us all up!

What party is complete with out a punch? This one promises to keep the mob under control and keeps you from having to serve them!

Working mother Miranda Hobbes constantly juggles her roles as lawyer, wife, mother and friend. The Cranberry Citrus Swizzle offers Miranda a much needed boost with Cran-Energy Energy Juice Drink.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Cran Energy Juice Drink Cranberry Lift
3 tablespoons citrus-flavored vodka
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:
In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine all ingredients and shake well. Strain mixture into a chilled stemmed cocktail glass.

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