Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Spirits Please note: We’ll take a short break from Cocktail of the Week and return on January 17 with more cocktail goodness. Happy New Year! Something about winter weather enhances Americans’ preference for brown spirits and baking spices. The Winter Waltz, though created in temperate New Orleans … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Winter Waltz
Recipes
Cocktail of the Week: Nuclear Banana Daiquiri
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Nothing says “frozen cocktail” like the middle of November in the Finger Lakes Region. Amiright? I admit: This is a case of the blogger’s whim. Lately, you may have noticed I’m on a Yellow Chartreuse kick, and while I was looking for new-to-me recipes to test … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Nuclear Banana Daiquiri
Cocktail of Negroni Week: The Slow Negroni
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Negroni week is upon us again. It’s an annual global fundraiser for a great cause through participating bars, but it’s okay to make negronis at home, too! If you want to have fun, find a participating Negroni Week bar near you and ask them for a … Continue reading Cocktail of Negroni Week: The Slow Negroni
Cocktail of the Week: The Mint Julep
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor The first weekend of May is a convergence of near-astronomical events. There’s May Day, the ancient European festival marking summer’s beginning and, in modern times, International Workers Day. Cinco de Mayo is bound to be close to the first weekend of May, if not directly within … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Mint Julep
Cocktail of the Week: In which I light a cocktail against the darkness
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
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Ramos Gin Fizz
Fair warning that this cocktail is more complicated to make than most of the drinks we’ve featured so far—but the holiday season is upon us, and what better time to impress your family and friends with rich, creamy, delicious cocktails? And aren’t they worth it? Aren’t you?? The Ramos Gin Fizz has a long, colorful … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Ramos Gin Fizz
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