If you know me at all, you know that I’m obsessed with Tiki. I’ve talked about this at length before so I won’t rehash the finer points of my affection for this kitschy cocktail culture in this post but I am delighted to announce a giveaway that should help indoctrinate you into the world of…
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Saddle Up Cocktail
What does it mean to be an adult? It seems like it’s pretty similar to being a millennial kid with helicopter parents except you’re self-subscribing to all those after-work activities – trying to be a well-rounded, contributing member of society. One of the few perks of adulthood is being able to drink, this Saddle Up…
Chinese Fizz
So, earlier this week I posted a recipe for Banoffee Pie to mark the two year blogiversary and was absolutely overwhelmed by the response. It turns out, many of you, like me, are old church ladies who like classic British desserts. Welcome, let’s be friends. As I mentioned in that post, banana desserts have been…
Ginger the Honeypot
Fall is upon us and I’m celebrating the season with moody nail colours, leather jackets, and the return of boots. It also means I’m bringing back spiced, whiskey-based cocktails. Ginger the Honeypot is a rye-based drink made with a spiced honey syrup, Chinese Five Spice bitters, lemon juice, and topped off with punchy Jamaican Ginger…
Tequila Monkey Gland
Pour yourself a glass of this Tequila Monkey Gland, a cocktail that typically calls for gin, which I’ve simply swapped out for this agave based spirit, and settle in for story time. From ages 12 to 17, I lived on a farm. I’m sure the will come as a shock to many of you who…
Bee’s Knees Cocktail
Let me start off by saying, I’m sorry Mom, Mom’s friends, and Dad. This instalment of Taste & Tipple isn’t personal. The Bee’s Knees is a classic gin cocktail with a name that reminds me of the kind of description a boomer would use to characterize a fledgling romance, “Oh, he just thinks you’re the…
Pisco, Plum & Sage Cocktail
Hello friends. I’m back in the saddle after an indulgent birthday week. There were so many celebrations, so much food, so much drink. My liver is reeling. But I’m not going to let that slow me down. I have an obligation to give the people what they want. The people want CONTENT and they want…
Cherry Bourbon Sour
In my last post, I talked a bit about my ever-ambitious summer to-do list. One of the items that makes a perennial appearance on that list is making my own brandied cherries for cocktails. Have I ever actually managed to do it? No. Is it hard? No. Is it time-consuming? Only as long as it…
Peachy Keen Boulevardier
The classic Boulevardier is quite a spirited cocktail. Cousin to the Negroni, a Boulevardier swaps out the gin for rye or bourbon. Comprised of equal parts, rye/bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth, a Boulevardier is not for the faint of heart or weak of liver. Often when I’ve ordered a Boulevardier at a bar or restaurant…
Lillet Lady Cocktail
Back by popular demand, another Taste & Tipple installment on dating. Yes, I’m still single, thanks for asking. Bumble is often lauded as a female-friendly dating app. After matching with a prospective mate through the elaborate courtship dance of two thumbs mutually swiping right based solely on a select handful of blurry portraiture (none of…
