Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor As of this post’s date, we are only three days away from the only total eclipse I expect to see in my lifetime (weather permitting, of course, and the Rochester forecast is hopeful). Naturally, the eclipse inspired me to try at least one other thing I’ve … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: In which I light a cocktail against the darkness
Aged Rum
Hop Toad No. 2
I’m excited that we finally have some warm weather and can enjoy cocktails on the patio again! And what spirit does warm (even hot) weather bring to mind? Rum, of course. There are several variations on the Hop Toad cocktail, all of them including apricot brandy liqueur and lime juice; the primary difference is which … Continue reading Hop Toad No. 2
Spiced Eggnog With Bourbon/Cherry Drizzle (and more!)
Life is short; drink dessert first. If you’re tiring of that eggnog you bought before Christmas, here’s something delicious to do with it. It's as delicious as it looks. Milkshakey. Eggs with eggnog sauce and Bailey's and … well, here's the recipe. And then another, less fussy eggnog cocktail. They had me at "with bourbon … Continue reading Spiced Eggnog With Bourbon/Cherry Drizzle (and more!)
The Pedro Martinez
I found this recipe in Imbibe Magazine a couple of years ago, enjoyed another one last night, and I love absolutely everything about it—even the absinthe, which is an acquired taste that’s grown on me over the past decade. Michael Shea, at the Rum Club in Portland, Oregon, gets credit for creating this drink. The … Continue reading The Pedro Martinez
A day late, but never a daiquiri short
Yesterday (July 19) was Daiquiri Day. I hereby claim authority to dismiss any tickets you get from the cocktail police for celebrating a day late. Or days late. Seriously, I try to stay up on all the cocktail “holidays,” but I almost missed this one. I apologize. I happened to drop in on http://www.diffordsguide.com for … Continue reading A day late, but never a daiquiri short
St. Croix Sunset
We're a long way from the Caribbean, but there's steel drum music on the Bose and strong rum in the cupboard just aching for some sunshine and warm weather (as we all are). This cocktail is refreshingly acidic and citrusy, with layered flavors and the rich color that gives it its name. ST CROIX SUNSET … Continue reading St. Croix Sunset
The Old Panamanian (a Cuban Ex-pat)
This is a really tasty (and easy) variation on the Daiquiri. It has the basics - rum, lime juice, and sugar (simple syrup in this case) - but it adds six fresh mint leaves in the shaker for flavor (YUM!) and a splash of Champagne to top it off in the glass. Fresh mint leaves … Continue reading The Old Panamanian (a Cuban Ex-pat)
The Libation Lounge 