Call your father, better yet, make him a drink. Friendly reminder: it’s Father’s Day this Sunday, June 19th and you don’t want to disappoint the man who taught you how to drive stick, came to all your T-ball games, and still doesn’t *really* know what your job is. This whisky beer cocktail that I’ve named…
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Manhattan Royale
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 21 – Manhattan Royale. A ”Perfect Manhattan” employs equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a slightly drier finish. This version is elevated to “Royal” status thanks to Antica Formula, the King of Vermouth of Italy’s highest quality. This post is sponsored by Carpano Antica Formula. A Manhattan is…
Fernet Festivus
2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 14 – Fernet Festivus. This Fernet Festivus is a seasonal twist on the classic Toronto cocktail that highlights the intense herbal character of the one, the only, Fernet-Branca. This spirited sipper would be equally delicious enjoyed before or after dinner. The Toronto Cocktail has been around for…
Trouble in Paradise: Whisky Tiki Cocktail
This Trouble in Paradise Whisky Tiki Cocktail feels like a timely addition to the blog as I’m fresh off a much-needed two-week vacation. While I didn’t go anywhere tropical, it was just the reset I needed to come back feeling refreshed and inspired. I spent the last week in Vancouver – soaking up some of…
Roffignac
It wouldn’t be right to head into Valentine’s Day without a red cocktail to be still your beating heart. In good news, you won’t have to battle it out for an overpriced prix fixe table for two this year. Plus, if you’re in a couple, you won’t be subjected to the pressure of performing romance…
Peaches & Cream (Candy) Corn Fizz
I created this Peaches & Cream (Candy) Corn Fizz as my submission to the final round of the Mionetto Canada cocktail competition. For this round, all ten finalists were provided with a mystery box with a bottle of Mionetto Prosecco and three mystery ingredients. We were asked to incorporate at least one of the mystery…
Strawberry Rhubarb Slushie
Tomorrow is Canada Day and the weather is supposed to be perfect – at least here in the nation’s capital anyway. While we can’t get together in large groups or take in the fireworks with a mob of fellow patriots, we can make the most of the sunshine and warm weather. Allow me to propose…
Empire State Sipper
I’m very excited to announce that I will soon be introducing fashion content to the blog. Today’s post is kind of dipping my toe in the water, a mix of fashion, some photos featuring moi, and a delicious cocktail recipe. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I often share…
Rye & Rosemary Mirth
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 14 – Rye & Rosemary Mirth. Rising with the sun and mixing a stiff drink has become my Saturday morning routine. I would say this has the same net effect on my health, wellness and alignment of my chakras as if I were one of those people…
Sleigh Girl Sleigh
Annnnnd we’re back at it. Welcome to the 2019 edition of the Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar. Kicking things off with this very simple and delicious “Sleigh Girl Sleigh” cocktail. A combination of pomegranate juice, apple juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice for brightness, cinnamon syrup and rye whisky round out this seasonal sipper. This…
