Mojito (məˈhiːtəʊ): Mo – He – Toe. When I think of a good Mojito, I think it can only be made by a bartender deep in Cuba or maybe on the coast of Miami. Never would I think an excellent classic like this could be conjured up in my kitchen. I’m not sure a Mojito [...]
Yes, I am using a lot of watermelon this summer. What can I say except it’s awesome! Not only is it awesome just for snacking, you can make some great drinks out of it – like Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon Mint Coolers, and these Mango Watermelon Rummies.
It’s a hot day. You are sitting on a beach yearning for a drink. Something that will cool you off. Maybe some fruit will do the trick. Apple? Nah. Banana? Def not. Oh, but you really do need that drink. Rum is always a good call. Toss some watermelon in there for that refreshment [...]
Time to get our drink on! Ready to see how we do it in the Islands and the South? If you are having a drink on the beach, it will usually be either colorful, fruity or fun – sometimes creamy. Rockin some drinks in the South? I’m sure it will involve some Whiskey or [...]
It’s summer. Summers around my house means it’s time to break out the tequila. Mix up a batch of ice cold margaritas and hang out on the back deck cause it’s time to cool off. If you’ve got kids, that makes it all the more important to whip up a batch of this fiery margarita [...]
2010 Firestone Riesling Santa Ynez Valley “The residual sugar is nicely counterbalanced by the crisp acidity and low pH. After a soft entry on the palate, the finish is detailed and full.” What makes a great wine? In my opinion, that is subjective. Wine enthusiasts would disagree, but I like to think that everyone has [...]
I’m always on the lookout for a really great martini that I can sip leisurely while actually enjoying the taste. Outside of the too sweet fru fru martinis (sour apple) that martini snobs would turn their noses at, or the straight up vodka martinis with a splash of vermouth that I can barely get down, [...]
Get your mind out of the gutter. By scored, I meant it was really great! I opened a restaurant last night. Miranda’s Cocina. “Cocina” means kitchen in Italian. No, I’m not italian, but I made a pasta dish for the main course so I thought it was fitting. Here is the breakdown of our opening [...]
Not only are these fabulous to look at, they are great gifts to give the host at a party. Not many people will turn down a pre-made drink mix – that doesn’t suck. Let’s face it, most of the store bought mixes suck, so make up your own for a welcomed change. I Got these [...]
