Apple Cider Sangria

Sangria can be enjoyed throughout the various seasons. This version incorporates autumnal spices and and apple cider. Your house will smell delicious as you prepare it too.

‘Spiked’ Pumpkin Ice-cream Float

Autumn begins at the end of this month. To me that means that it’s closer to pumpkin time. Pumpkin, ice cream, beer… together you ask? Why yes why not. An adult beverage due to the beer people, so this is so not for the underage.

Debate Cocktails: the Westcheser or the 5th Avenue?

            After watching the last 2 presidential debates, I realize that a glass of wine is not going to cut it for me tonight. Whether you’re rooting for the candidate from Westchester or 5th Avenue, tonight, I have a feeling we will all need to pour something a little stronger to take the edge off. Undecided? […]

FIFTH AVENUE Cocktail

Ingredients 2 Parts Gin 1 Part Dry Vermouth 1 Part Amaretto 1 Part Campari Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add ingredients. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Low-Calorie Cocktails. Do They Really Exist? Find Out. How do the French can eat rich foods and drink wine like water and still be a healthier overall as a nation than America? […]

2016 Debate Cocktails

No matter which side you’re on, we’re just going to assume you’ll need a cocktail to get you through the debate. So take your pick: a Blue Elephant or Donkey Punch? DONKEY PUNCH Ingredients 1 part Light Rum 3 parts Orange Juice 1 part Pineapple Juice 1/4 part Grenadine 2 parts Ginger Ale Pour ingredients ingredients into shaker filled with ice. Shake well […]

Donkey Punch

Ingredients 1 part Light Rum 3 parts Orange Juice 1 part Pineapple Juice 1/4 part Grenadine 2 parts Ginger Ale Pour ingredients ingredients into shaker filled with ice. Shake well befoure pouring it into a large glass filled with ice cubes. Float orange slices on top.

A Westchester

Ingredients 6 Parts Bourbon 1 Part Dry Vermouth 1 Part Lime Juice Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Pink Lady Milkshake

A sweet treat for the entire family with a bit of omission… specifically, rum. Bring the ice-cream parlor into your own home this evening and turn those back-to-school frowns upside down! (recipe adapted from bonappetit.com)