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Drink of the Day: Southern Belle

January 16, 2015 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

T.G.I.F.!!! We have made it through another week. Now it is time to kick it up a notch and actually enjoy some of those cocktails I’ve been introducing through the week. Here is another springtime-type cocktail that you will enjoy. Yes, I know, it is still winter. But, I am not buying into it. Actually, […]

Drink of the Day: Red Raider

December 9, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Good day! Looks like it’s going to be a nice Tuesday here in my part of the country. A little cold, yes. But, what can you expect in December? Plus, I have just the cocktail to keep me warm today. This bourbon whiskey-based drink is perfect for this time of the year. It will surely get […]

Drink of the Day: ?

December 8, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I had the opportunity to put together some cocktails for the TOPO (pronounced top-oh) Distillery located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and we were having difficulty coming up with a name for this clear whiskey-based cocktail. Check out the video and let me know what you think it should be called. A little further along […]

Drink of the Day: Canadian Cherry

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

Canadian whisky is a great spirit to use as the base to any whisky cocktails. Here is a great example of that. As aromatically enjoyable as it is tasty, this is a nice pre-dinner treat to ready yourself for a nice hearty meal. The citrus and maraschino liqueur in moderation bring the good notes of […]

Drink of the Day: Kentucky Blizzard

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

Happy Hump Day, everyone! Mid-week is here, so we are headed downhill from here on out to get to the weekend. Here’s a nice and sweet bourbon cocktail for you to celebrate your Wednesday with. Here, in the Mid-West, the leaves are quickly turning into a variety of many vibrant hues. This Drink of […]

Drink of the Day: Klondike Cooler

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

I live in the Midwest and we are already beginning to feel the autumn winds upon us. This drink will be sure to warm up your insides. A very simple whiskey cocktail that depends on the aroma of lemon to give it its character. A nice relaxer during the cold months and a nice refresher […]

Drink of the Day: Whiskey Smash

September 17, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | 1 Comment

Happy Hump Day, everyone! To celebrate the middle of the week, here is an old style cocktail that you will enjoy if you are a whiskey imbiber. This is a true whiskey smash; one that you actually muddle in the flavors of the cocktail, hence the reasoning for the name. A true treat for those […]

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 […]

The Drink of the Day is the Peach Me Tender!

July 3, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

There are times when I find a cocktail to introduce as the Drink of the Day, when I have to wonder where they ever came up with its crazy name. With this particular drink, there is no doubt as to why it is named what it is. Center stage is shared with the combination of […]

The Seaboard is May 10th Drink of the Day!!

May 10, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here’s a great gin/whiskey combination you can enjoy after finishing all those household chores. The aroma of the mint will bring everything together. A perfect sipper to enjoy while celebrating the fact that you got all those chores completed. There’s not much to this cocktail. The lemon juice and simple syrup are added enough to […]