Jul
28
2010

Part 4 of my July cocktail series featuring thirst-quenching libations every Wednesday this month. Glug, glug, glug, glug...
Some summer days are so ridiculously HOT that even an ice cold cocktail won't do. So why not have a frozen one instead?
It brings back this nostalgic feeling of our childhood days as the ice cream truck hypnotizes ...
20 comments | tags: cocktails, mint, mojito, popsicles, rum, strawberry | posted in Cocktails
Jul
21
2010

Part 3 of my July cocktail series featuring thirst-quenching libations every Wednesday this month. Glug, glug, glug, glug...
When you go to a spa, they offer you cucumber infused water to refresh you. But when you go to chez nous on a hot summer day, we offer you cucumber perfumed sake instead. So who wants to ...
18 comments | tags: cocktail, cucumber, ginger, mint, sake, summer, vodka | posted in Asian, Cocktails
Jul
14
2010

Part 2 of my July cocktail series featuring thirst-quenching libations every Wednesday this month. Glug, glug, glug, glug...
Frankly, today is a bit unmotivating to contribute to my summer cocktail series with all this dark, gloomy weather. But who am I to complain when we've enjoyed nothing but gorgeous sunny weather for the past few weeks? ...
10 comments | tags: Bardouin, Bastille Day, French, pastis | posted in Cocktails, French
Jul
7
2010

Part 1 of my July cocktail series featuring thirst quenching libations every Wednesday this month. Glug, glug, glug, glug...
As a California girl, I've always favored warm weather. Of course, it was practically a year round season in sunny SoCal. So when I transplanted myself to this wonderful place where the three other seasons actually exist, ...
16 comments | tags: blueberries, Charles Shaw, fresh fruit, grapes, peach schnapps, peaches, sangria, sauvignon blanc, vodka, watermelon, white sangria | posted in Cocktails
Mar
28
2010

I remember it like it was just yesterday...
The intense Caribbean sun searing my sand encrusted skin like rare ahi tuna while ambitious rastafarians trek up and down the shore extracting fresh coconut juice with their machetes for parched beach goers. I can still hear the gentle surf crashing and echoes of "pura vida!" from Ticos ...
30 comments | tags: Cahuita, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Foodbuzz, ice cream, Mojo's, piƱa colada recipe, Seafood | posted in Cocktails, FoodBuzz.com
Feb
5
2010

I am all too familiar with the words, "Vegas baby! Woo Hoo!" which, after a two-day alcohol bingefest, usually precedes the phrase, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas". This time, it's different. An elite group of culinary students would want nothing more than their skills to leave Vegas and move on to the final ...
43 comments | tags: Almost Famous Chef, blood orange, Foodbuzz, limonata, mint, mojito, San Pellegrino | posted in Cocktails
Jan
27
2010

Tomatoes. To-MAH-toes. As long as it comes with a bit of vodka and plenty of kick.
I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I've never had tomato juice unless it's on the rocks with some type of libation and a spoonful of horseradish. Judge all you want, but when you're having your scrambled eggs and coffee, I'll ...
20 comments | tags: bloody mary, horseradish, Tabasco, tomato juice, vodka | posted in Brunch, Cocktails
Dec
18
2009

Godiva white chocolate liqueur with swirls of peppermint schnapps - for those who prefer to drink their dessert.
I'm an equal opportunity dessert consumer. And although I'm not a huge fan of sugary sweet libations, I can certainly entertain one of these martinis in lieu of dessert. Served chilled, this decadent white chocolate drink with its ...
18 comments | tags: cream, Godiva liqueur, peppermint, vanilla vodka, white chocolate | posted in American, Cocktails, Holidays
Dec
10
2009

Eat. Drink. Be merry! The ultimate recipe for a joyful holiday season. You didn't think we could get through this season without any alcohol, did you?
I've shared plenty of good eats with you and we're all having a merry ol' time, right? So let's finally check everything off our list and share a few cocktails ...
12 comments | tags: club soda, Cointreau, decorating sugar, holiday cocktails, India Tree, liqueur, Perrier, pomegranate, sparkle, sugar rim, vanilla, vodka | posted in American, Cocktails, Holidays