Tasty Tipples and Celebratory Cocktails to Keep the Season Merry and Bright
Check these fun ideas out and have a very Happy Holiday!
6 Cocktails of Summer with Herbs Straight from the Garden
Cocktails! What could be more refreshing of a summer's evening?
Elevating the Cocktail in Brooklyn
“Foreigner in Chios Island” cocktail by mixologist Christian Ledezma. This cocktail was made with liquor seasoned with a resin gathered from the mastic tree native to the island of Chios in Greece. You might not expect to find a Mexican-inspired cocktail menu at a Greek restaurant, but Elia Restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn…
End-of-Summer Cocktail: Lemony Verbena Ginfresher
There is nothing lovelier than spending a late afternoon reading in my garden, and I especially enjoy using fresh herbs in my concoctions; recently I hit upon a real winner. You can see the ingredients above (usually I like to use an organic gin like TRU, but my liquor store…
What to Drink: Memorial Day Weekend Organic Cocktails
Our latest newsletter kicked off an eco-chic Memorial Day weekend by remembering what the holiday is really all about (you can sign up here if you haven’t yet). But let’s face it: Many of us are looking forward to cutting loose and enjoying an adult beverage or two with friends and family. It’s an American…
RIPE: Fresh Cocktail Mixers with Real, Pronounceable Ingredients
In a rush before a gaggle of guests were due to arrive at my house, I was staring at a shelf full of pre-made margarita mixers at my local liquor store. With no time to run to the grocery store, making my own was out, so I grabbed the first…
Herbs of Spring: Make Your Own Violet Syrup
Those tiny purple blossoms that are covering lawns, meadows and roadsides right now are much more than just ‘weeds’. You’ve probably never given much thought to the common blue violet, aside from admiring its delicate little flowers – but gather enough, and you can make a delicious syrup that soothes…
Eco-Chic Decor from Bacchus-Inspired Aesthetics
Guest post by Shireen Quodosi What comes more easily in this economy than an assortment of empty wine bottles after you’ve just thrown a smashing get-together? With the preference being on sourcing cheap entertaining ideas, most people now see staying at home with a good meal and great wine as…
Green Tahoe!
I hit up south Lake Tahoe this past weekend for some great hiking and R&R and was super happy I went. Right now is a great time to go since it’s right after the ski season has ended but before the summer crowd takes over the town (waay cheaper +…
Ultimate MidWinter Cocktail
Acai berries and wheat in their native habitats As much as I adore the four seasons, I am getting a little tired of grey skies and damp weather. Since I can’t take a Spring Break this year due to being totally overworked there’s nothing to do but chase the winter…
