Tag: lime

The Stormy Colada is April 1st Drink of the Day!!

April 1, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Ginger beer has been making a serious comeback thanks to the craft cocktailers out there. Moscow Mules are selling at a record pace and Dark and Stormys have done well in recent years. This mixer is a hit with the “in” crowd and doesn’t look like it’s going to go away any time soon. To […]

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The Purple Margarita is January 14th Drink of the Day!!

January 14, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

There are many mainstay cocktails out there who have stood the test of time due to their flavor and novelty. One of those cocktails is the Margarita. The most common tequila based beverage out there can sometimes get some added flavor to give you a completely different and exciting combination that could become a household […]

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The Oriental Cocktail is January 9th Drink of the Day!

January 9, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s one for those who like to taste the characteristics of the liquor. A nice and even drink who’s ingredients work together to bring you something special. The rye whiskey base works well with the secondary ingredients, with the lime used to bring it all together and give it a nice well-rounded finish. A great […]

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The Green Apple Tequini is January 2nd Drink of the Day!!

January 2, 2014 | By | Add a Comment

There are many cocktails out there that can be changed by just switching the base liquor to give you a completely different taste. This is a great example of this. This Drink of the Day replaces the vodka of the popular Apple-Tini and throws in the more flavored blue agave liquor, tequila. Since we are […]

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The Mojito is December 27th Drink of the Day!!

December 27, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This is a popular drink that has had a resurrection in the last several years that dates back even before its heyday back in Havana, Cuba in the 1920′s. When made properly, this is a well balanced cocktail that has a hint of mint flavor to go along with the lime and sugar. All these […]

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The Midnight Express is August 27th Drink of the Day!!

August 27, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This is for all you true rum drinkers out there who like the nice, bold, and refreshing flavor of a good dark rum. This drink is enhanced with a combination of citrus flavors that, if you close your eyes, makes you feel you are on an island in the Caribbean. A perfect Drink of the […]

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The LA Mist is August 3rd Drink of the Day!!

August 3, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s another signature cocktail I made for the 2013 Los Angeles International Expo. This is a gin based drink, bringing the flavor of fresh mint and cucumber in to highlight the liquor’s attributes. Plus, I gave it a hint of citrus to put it all together. The aroma and color alone will bring out the […]

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The Midnight Express is April 5th Drink of the Day!!

April 5, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Sometimes, you want to enjoy a cocktail that has a majority of the flavor coming from the liquor itself. If you enjoy a good dark rum on occasion, as I do, it’s better to have one on the rocks with a squeeze of lime. Why taint it with anything else, in my opinion? Alas, I […]

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The Crocodile Cooler is March 9th Drink of the Day!!

March 9, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Almost time to take off the tarps from the patio and the cover from the pool. While doing so, why not enjoy this refreshing springtime beverage. Nothing says warmer weather than a citrus / melon flavored beverage. Why not have one with a little kick to enjoy while getting your patio prepared for the season? […]

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The Red Lion is February 11th Drink of the Day!!

February 11, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This cocktail won a competition being held by Booth’s Gin back in 1933. Arthur Tarling, a British bartender, came up with this very smooth and enjoyable gin cocktail. Grand Marnier, being another key ingredient in this drink, has taken this drink in to promote their liqueur. I attempted to do a little modernization to this […]

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