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The Cable Car is March 6th Drink of the Day!!

March 6, 2014 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

No doubt that most of you have heard of the Side Car Cocktail. Where that is made with the base ingredient of brandy, the Drink of the Day today uses spiced rum for it’s base. Another difference is the secondary ingredient of this drink, the Orange Curacao. Unlike the Cointreau used in the Sidecar, […]

The Golden Cadillac is February 6th Drink of the Day!!

February 6, 2014 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

There are many forgotten alcoholic ingredients behind bars, one being the main act in today’s Drink of the Day. Galliano is an Italian herbal liqueur, with a sweet back-end flavor, which will entice and awaken all the taste buds. Introduce it to some ingredients that will introduce chocolate and cream to the mix, and you […]

The Apple Pie Cocktail is December 24th Drink of the Day!!

December 24, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

This cocktail is named after one of my favorite desserts of all time. Using rum as a base ingredients, then flavoring it with secondary ingredients, such as sweet vermouth and the classic applejack, this will end up being one of your favorite liquid desserts. Be sure to remember to drink responsibly when enjoying this beverage. […]

The After Dinner Delight is December 18th Drink of the Day!!

December 18, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

This is somewhat of an emotional day for me today. The video for this drink will be the last one I will have from the Holiday Inn Akron West. I want to thank them very much for supporting my cause for the past couple years. We are moving our videos to the new Jilly’s Music […]

The Azteca is December 6th Drink of the Day!!

December 6, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

Today, I am introducing a cocktail that makes for a great sipper while hanging out with friends. It also makes a great liquid desert after a long day at the office. Either way, you will find yourself a perfect cocktail that combines the island flavor of one of my favorite liquors, rum, and combines it […]

The Grasshopper is September 25th Drink of the Day!!

September 25, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

I really didn’t understand the attitude from the bartender when I ordered this drink when I just turned 21. I had always wanted to try one, and now I would be allowed to, legally, with no worries of getting caught with a fake ID! Ah, the joys of turning of age. Through the years, I […]

The Continental Cocktail is September 24th Drink of the Day!!

September 24, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

Here’s a rum drink you may want to try while putting starting your first fire in the fire place this autumn. With the chill I’m feeling today, I will be doing that tonight. This is a unique combination, using the rum as the base and using the citrus, mint and sugar to really give you […]

The Cable Car is August 25th Drink of the Day!!

August 25, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

We can thank Master Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim for coming up with the more modern version of the Sidecar, replacing the brandy with spiced rum. I took the time to try one of these the other day, since spiced rum is something I tend to have on occasion. Though I enjoy the brandy with the Sidecar, […]

The Blue Jaffa Martini is May 8th Drink of the Day!!

May 8, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

Here’s another potent tropic-style drink that you will not only like because of its flavor and color, but also because of its name. This is another one of those two-in-one drinks that you may want to sip and savor. Unlike most of the island variety cocktails, this one is only flavored with a couple cordials […]

The Mocha Mint Martini is April 17th Drink of the Day!!

April 18, 2013 | By Shaun Daugherty | Add a Comment

Here’s another cream drink that will work well as an after-dinner drink for your party guests. The chocolate, mint, and coffee combination goes well together and will begin the wind down process after a great meal. You just need to keep in mind that you are drinking a two in one cocktail, meaning that there’s […]