Tag: cointreau

Drink of the Day: The Berry Pear Cocktail

February 14, 2015 | By | Add a Comment

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, I am reintroducing a cocktail I came up with last year for this event. Your loved one will appreciate the effort you put into this one. A naturally flavored treat that will go well as an after-dinner beverage. Nothing says “I Love You” more than something that you will put an […]

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Drink of the Day: Lady Scarlett

November 29, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s a treat for all you gin imbibers out there. A citrus-filled cocktail that will be perfect for that last family gathering before you send everyone home from this holiday weekend. Gin is sharing center stage with Cointreau for this one. However, I once again am going to change it up and replace it with […]

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Drink of the Day: Nomad Cocktail

October 29, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Another Hump Day has arrived! We are at the mid-point of our work week and it’s all down hill from here. Here’s a cocktail that will assist in getting you to Friday. A nice and easy citrus and melon combination that is light in alcohol content yet full in flavor; a cocktail that won’t stir […]

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Drink of the Day: Purple Margarita

August 23, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

I can’t believe how fast the weeks go in the summertime! It seems like the winter months in the Midwest take forever to get through. The summertime, however, a completely different story. We are only a week away from Labor Day weekend - the traditional mark for the last weekend of the summer. Kids are […]

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Drink of the Day: Baja Blues

August 14, 2014 | By | 2 Comments

I am fortunate to have the opportunity to bring you cocktails on a daily basis that are easy to make for your home parties. I also, from time to time, get the opportunity to create my own that become signature cocktails for other bars and brands. This happens to be one of those that I’d […]

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Drink of the Day: The Berry Pear

August 13, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

If you haven’t noticed, this week I am reintroducing cocktails that I have created; not found in books. When you watch the video on this cocktail, I mention that this is a great Valentine’s Day treat. But, this is also a very nice and refreshing summertime choice for your next get-together. A great fresh ingredient […]

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Drink of the Day: Parallel Universe

June 19, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s a cocktail that uses equal parts of each of it’s ingredients to give you a very enjoyable beverage. The rum and cointreau compliment the grapefruit juice well, giving you a cocktail that fits perfectly for a Thursday evening, hence the reason for making this the Drink of the Day for today. Most rum drinks […]

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The Lady Scarlett is June 14th Drink of the Day!!

June 14, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

There are so many great gin cocktails out there and this Drink of the Day is just another example of that. Gin shares center stage with Cointreau, an orange liqueur, and is complemented with other ingredients to give you a nice, finished beverage. A perfect cocktail to share at your next party.   Lady Scarlett […]

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The Soother Cocktail is April 25th Drink of the Day!!

April 25, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Just one taste of this drink will make you realize where they get the name. This is one of those liquid sedatives that you want to forget the daily grind with. Yes, the temperature is creeping up outside, but there are still the chilly nights where the fire can be lit and you can get […]

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The Big Crush is April 18th Drink of the Day!!

April 18, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

How can you go wrong with a nice and bubbly champagne cocktail? The weather is starting to turn for the better and I couldn’t think of another drink that could compliment that change. Add a little lime and raspberry, and kick it up a notch with some vodka, and you have yourself a great beverage […]

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