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Drink of the Day: Continental Sour

August 28, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here’s one that dates back to the days when rye whiskey was the liquor of choice and when it wasn’t a bad idea to figure out ways to take the bite out of the liquor. A very unique cocktail; one that uses some ingredients that are rarely used in mixed drinks today. This is a […]

Drink of the Day: Cuban Crime of Passion

August 26, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

You have probably already guessed what the base ingredient of this cocktail is. But, what you don’t know is that there are three varieties of rum that will make up the liquor in this drink. This combination, along with the pineapple, gives you a surprisingly smooth and refreshing beverage that works well at any outdoor […]

Drink of the Day: Purple Margarita

August 23, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | 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 […]

Drink of the Day: Coffee Alexander

August 22, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

You all have heard of the classic drinks, the Alexander and the Brandy Alexander. Here’s a spin on these cocktails; one Drink of the Day I’m sure will be appreciated by all your guests as a nice after-dinner treat. Gin has become a forgotten spirit in many circles, especially with the on-going growth of […]

Drink of the Day: Cold Kiss

August 18, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Good Monday, everyone. Hope your weekend was time filled with family and friends; or maybe a time to just stay away from everyone and charge up those batteries. No matter how it went, it’s now time to get back into the everyday grind. Here’s a nice and easy one for you today. A soothing whiskey […]

Drink of the Day: Caribbean Dance

August 17, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I don’t usually put a Drink of the Day up for Sundays. But, due to me feeling like doing it, I figured why not? It doesn’t hurt to have a cocktail on our day of rest and relaxation. Might as well enjoy it more by having a nice and refreshing rum cocktail. This is one […]

Drink of the Day: Compadre

August 16, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here’s a new twist on a tequila drink I think you’ll enjoy; one that is a perfect refresher while basking in the sun, enjoying the pool. A perfect Saturday Drink of the Day! There isn’t too much in regards to putting this cocktail together. The combination of flavors will make it seem more complicated than […]

Drink of the Day: Mojito

August 15, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Let’s go into the weekend with a classic Cuban rum cocktail that, if made properly, is one of the most refreshing cocktails that you can make. To create one of these, you must understand the concept behind this cocktail, and most others that are considered classics today. One thing that needs to be realized when […]

Drink of the Day: Baja Blues

August 14, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | 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 […]

Drink of the Day: The Berry Pear

August 13, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | 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 […]