A unique thermos thirst quencher to ward off the winter blahs, Pop’s Milk Punch, created by Eric Johnson, the cocktail wizard developing the bar program at San Diego’s highly anticipated Sycamore Den cocktail lounge.

Who doesn’t love Gingerbread? 

Europeans have been making Gingerbread for more than 1000 years, each country having it’s own special recipe.  At some point folks in Northern Europe started making houses and people out of Gingerbread for holiday markets.  The town of Bergen, Norway builds an entire Gingerbread town.

Thus was born the Gingerbread Man.

The popular cookie hopped the Atlantic with Europeans and has been with us ever since. 

The famed Waldorf Astoria, in … Read more

Perfect for enjoying while snuggled up next to a crackling fire!

Warm up this Holiday Season with a cider specifically for grown-ups to enjoy.

An after dinner drink created by Marshall Altier that is modeled on a favorite classic, “Silk Stockings”. Marshall retooled this one with the addition of Amaretto to dry off the drink and give it an earthy backbone and replaced Tequila as the base spirit with Denizen Rum to provide some body and aroma.

This Week’s Drink was created by Max Warner, Chivas brand ambassador and head mixologist. Warner cut his bartending chops at London’s famed Savoy Hotel, so he know his stuff. His Aberdeen Flip is a wonderfully rich cocktail with hints of spice and fruit that will warm any holiday gathering.

Ingredients:
60ml / 2oz Chivas 18
30ml / 1oz Oloroso Sherry
1 Whole Egg
¼ oz Spiced Syrup
Dash Chocolate Bitters
Tsp Blackberry Jam
Grated Nutmeg… Read more

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is the serving of my Mom’s Hot Buttered Rum. It’s sooo good! And, yes, my Mom is Connie.

This cocktail is a crowd pleaser and so easy to make! And, its great for adults and kiddies (just omit the Rum or Brandy for them and serve a mocktail). This drink is so great, we recommend that you drink it all winter to help keep you warm. Since, this is … Read more

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… …Read More

You’ll need: mixing glass, Boston shaker, Hawthorn strainer, rocks glass, micro plane.

Ingredients:
1 oz Sailor Jerry rum
.5 oz Tuaca
1 oz heavy cream
Splash simple syrup
1 whole egg
Cinnamon and nutmeg for garnish

Directions:
Place all ingredients into the mixing glass. Add ice. Shake hard (about 20 sec). Place Hawthorn strainer over shaker and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with shaved cinnamon and nutmeg.

Courtesy Ames Hotel, Boston.

Ingredients:
1 cup Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila
4 cups apple cider
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur
1 tsp nutmeg
Cinnamon sticks, garnish

Directions:
In a pot or crockpot, heat and stir cider, cranberry juice cocktail, and nutmeg on low just until hot for 2 hours. Do not boil. When ready to serve, turn on high for 10 minutes and stir in tequila and liqueur. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Makes 6 … Read more