Drinks
Maybe it's just because Monday mornings are....well, Monday mornings. But I do know that I need to have my Monday morning coffee extra strength. I'm not talking about a little bigger scoop either, I'm talking three heaping scoops of coffee. That's right, three scoops! Trust me, when you've got Monday mornings like I do, making your coffee extra strength is ...
What's the first thing you think of when you see a Mai Tai? A tropical beach? A Polynesian Island? Well, I think that's the whole idea...but believe it or not, the Mai Tai recipe was actually invented in the United States. San Francisco to be exact.
It's New Year's Eve and as always, cause for celebration. It seems like the perfect time to say goodbye to the old year and ring in the new year Mimosa style.
Winter is here and as tradition goes, it's that time of year to warm our hearts and stomachs with some "hot toddies". The hot toddy, eggnog and hot buttered rum are along the favorites when it comes to hot alcoholic beverages. Originating back in Europe and then again in Colonial America, the hot buttered rum remains a holiday favorite to ...
The Cosmopolitan, or "Cosmo", while rumored to date back all the way back to the mid 1800s didn't actually acquire its massive following until the 1990s. Because it was the drink of choice for Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker), anyone who was familiar with the show soon became familiar with the Cosmopolitan.
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They say every one of us has a little bit of Irish in them...or maybe that's just on St. Patrick's Day. Regardless, Irish Coffee is a delicious drink no matter your nationality or heritage. It's ideal for any occasion.
Back in the early 30s, the Port of Foynes in Ireland was a virtual hot spot for travelers going to and from ...
Coffee and milk is just that, coffee and milk, right? Not this particular milk. This milk decided rather than just flow smoothly into the coffee, it was going to put on a show. A beautiful show at that. Coffee, anyone?
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The Mojito may be one of your simpler mixed drinks, but that doesn't mean its popularity isn't just as grand as its more complex cousins.
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Seeped in Cuban history, the Mojito can apparently be traced back all the way to 1586, when Francis Drake attempted to ransack Havana for its gold. Back then the "Mojito" was called the ...
