Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Summer is nipping at our heels and what better time to enjoy a tasty bourbon drink? The Blackberry Bourbon Smash: tangy from the lime juice, lightly sweet from the berries and maple syrup, and of course what’s better than bourbon? A splash of soda water completes the cocktail experience. BlackBerry Bourbon Smash ingredients: • Bourbon…

National Cognac Day – June 4th

Cognac is a specific type of brandy produced from distilled white wine. l’eau de vie (the water of life) as coined by the French, who have a beautiful way of describing senses and feelings. The smooth spirit is the most famous variety of brandy and comes from the area in France where it is produced,…

Syd Norman’s Pour House

Syd Norman’s Pour House was one of two activities that made our Norwegian Cruise memorable. Syd Norman’s Pour House / Norwegian Breakaway From gritty brick walls to live rock ‘n’ roll, you’ll feel like you’re in one of LA’s legendary rock clubs. Sip on a Witchy Woman whilst chilling on The Waterfront. Quiz the bartender’s…

Homemade Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is easy to make and since it lasts in the fridge, one large batch is recommended. Simple Syrup is a key ingredient in thousands of drinks, and comes in many variations. "Syrup" by Anders Printz is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 In a saucepan, combine ginger, sugar and water and bring to a…

National Mint Julep Day

"Mint Julep" by Kenn Wilson is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 * 2 cups of water * 2 cups white sugar * 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves * 32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon * 8 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish Combine water, sugar and chopped mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over…

Sapporo Beer

The hibachi we enjoyed one evening aboard our Norwegian Cruise included Sapporo Beer. Sapporo Breweries is a Japanese beer brewing company founded in 1876. Sapporo is the oldest brand of beer in Japan. First brewed in Sapporo, Japan, in 1876. The Aroma has grainy malts and corn. taste is medium to light, with pale malts,…

Cider boys Cranberry Road

Cider boys Cranberry Road Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States Apples come from Washington state, the Yakima Valley. 5.0 ABV Check it out. Take it further. Get them all on your wave-length. Put a Cranberry Road crown on your day. Find a few thirsts to quench. Steal a few hearts along the way. Let it all…

Podcast: Booze and Creativity, Halloween cocktails and Light Beer helping you lose weight.

http://forbittersorworse.libsyn.com/creativity-halloween-and-light-beers Halloween is just a couple short weeks away, which means we are in the midst of Holiday Season 2019, and we have a lot planned to share with you. We have been away for a while, while Melissa completed her Master's Degree in English, and had MCL surgery on her right knee. The two…

Summer Cocktails

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back and bringing you a summer cocktail recipe. This cocktail can be scaled up for a party and is also perfect for a quiet happy hour at home. Our cocktail today is The Bees Knees and it comes from lovelyindeed.com. This is an easy cocktail with just a…

Happy Absinthe Day

  Let me be mad, then, by all means! Mad with the madness of Absinthe, the wildest, most luxurious madness in the world! Vive la folie! Vive l’amour! Vive l’animalisme! Vive le Diable!” ― Marie Corelli, Wormwood: A Drama of Paris March 5th is International Absinthe Day! The Green Fairy, as Absinthe is known worldwide, is one…