Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Please note: There will be no Cocktail of the Week posts for May 16 or May 23, as I'll be taking an intensive course on sake those two weeks. Derby Day and Cinco de Mayo are always near each other, but only sometimes on consecutive days, … Continue reading Two Cocktails of the Week for “Cinco de Derby” Weekend
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Cocktail of the Week: Easy Mango Margarita
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor As of this post, Cinco de Mayo is but 17 days away, so how about adding a simple and delicious new Margarita to your household bar menu? Mango has become one of the most popular fruits in the world, partly because of its significant nutritional value … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Easy Mango Margarita
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
There are dozens and dozens of holiday-themed and holiday-appropriate cocktails one can make to please and amaze family and friends at this time of year. I’ll begin with my very favorite, which I originally posted on this blog a year ago, and then move on to a few others. And my very favorite holiday cocktail … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
The Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Brown-eyed Jalisco Maid
The original is called simply “Jalisco Maid”—a tribute to the Mexican state of Jalisco (ha-LEE-sko), where most tequila is made (it may be produced in portions of four other states as well). That version called for tequila blanco, but I used tequila resposado—hence, "brown-eyed" Jalisco Maid. If the sweetener in this recipe were Cointreau or a … Continue reading The Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Brown-eyed Jalisco Maid
The Voodoo I Do
I was searching for more cocktail recipes to use up some pineapple we had (because there is just never “a little” pineapple—there’s always more than one needs), and I was captivated by the name of this one. It’s a recollection of the great Sinatra hit, “You do something to me.” In particular: Let me live … Continue reading The Voodoo I Do
Cranberry Margarita
Moving on with more holiday-themed cocktails… Call this one a Christmas Margarita if you like, but heck, it would work at Thanksgiving or any other time of the year for that matter. Cranberries are good for you, too! This recipe's perfectly balanced and extremely enjoyable. CRANBERRY MARGARITA2 oz Cranberry juice1 oz Fresh lime juice1½ oz … Continue reading Cranberry Margarita
Snowbound in Jalisco
I'm breaking out some holiday-themed (at least, loosely holiday-themed) cocktail recipes. The official name of this one, according to Esquire magazine, is "Winter Margarita." However, I prefer "Snowbound in Jalisco." The skim of "snow" on this drink is egg-white froth. If you'd like to read more about using egg whites in your cocktails, visit this … Continue reading Snowbound in Jalisco
The Sage Margarita
Winter’s arrival doesn’t mean it’s time to put away the tequila. SAGE MARGARITA3 Fresh sage leaves2 oz Tequila (reposado or better)1 oz Triple sec (Cointreau is ideal)1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice1 tsp Agave or simple syrup Lightly muddle (to bruise) the sage leaves in the base of a shaker; add the other ingredients and … Continue reading The Sage Margarita
The New York Minute Cocktail
When you're hunkering down against a major rain or snow storm but you wish you were somewhere warm and sunny, try this little vacation in a glass. Sip slowly so those coffee beans steep some of their flavor into the drink, put your feet up, close your eyes, and imagine you're in Jalisco, Mexico—the home … Continue reading The New York Minute Cocktail
Tequila Mockingbird
Puns have been called the lowest form of humor (wrongly, I insist), but I nominate this cocktail for “highest form of libation," punnish name and all. Watermelon is in season as we speak, and there’s no shortage of great watermelon cocktails out there on the internet. If you love watermelon as much as I do, … Continue reading Tequila Mockingbird
The Libation Lounge 