Whether you’ve come looking for Pina Colada because you love the way it sounds, or because you’ve got the song stuck in your head, it will still taste absolutely amazing. It can instantly turn your day into something fun, beachy, and might make you plan your next vacation ASAP. This post may contain affiliate links. …
The Jungle Bird is a rum and pineapple based drink that encompasses the best of a tiki cocktail and adds a beautiful bittersweet note. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Jungle Bird ? The Jungle Bird is a blend of tiki and …
Ah, cocktails named after things no one likes are a great way to poke fun…but there are two things you can never escape: death, and taxes. Maybe this drink will make it hurt less, and maybe you’ll find a new favorite. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal …
If you liked the original garibaldi you might also like the Garibaldi Spritz. It’s a take on the original but a bit lighter, with sparkling wine added for carbonation and an extra layer of flavor. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Garibaldi …
The Garibaldi cocktail is a simple summer long drink that could easily pass for a non-alcoholic one by the looks of it. Once you have a taste of it, you do notice the orange aperitif, but it’s quite subtle. This one is definitely a poolside drink. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is …
Today’s drink is a tweak on the original El Presidente cocktail, which relies on white rum and vermouth blanc. I’ve added my own twist to it, but you can follow the recipe for the original as well (I’ve included the steps). This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal …
Negroni is a rich, strong cocktail that you’ll love to sip on. It’s also a bit of a power move, since not everyone can handle the richness and bitterness in a Negroni, but those who can have reason to call themselves connoisseurs. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of …
The holidays are right around the corner and you need a simple, elegant, easy to make drink that’s going to fit the theme and also taste great. This is where the Poinsettia comes in, and it won’t disappoint. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What …
Looking for something light and summery ? The Southside Fizz might just be what you’re looking for, gin-based and definitely pretty to look at. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Southside Fizz ? The Southside Fizz is a take on the classic …
A riff on the classic Mojito, the Old Cuban offers a surprising blend of aged rum and prosecco ! It’s fairly easy to make, and doesn’t require you to take too many steps, despite the slightly longer ingredient list. What is Old Cuban ? Not only does the Old Cuban look great, it tastes surprisingly …
The Nergoni Sbagliato has been around for a while, but it soared in popularity after Emma D’Arcy (who plays adult Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s House of Dragon hit show) said in an interview that they enjoy this particular cocktail. So now everyone’s tried it and so have I and, well, I have to say I …
This cocktail is as impressive as it sounds. A mouthful. A super cocktail. It has strong sweet vermouth and grenadine notes, balanced by the acidity in lime juice and backed by rum. It’s flavorful, and quite sweet, but doesn’t look as impressive as it tastes. I mean with a name like this you’d expect an …
Mojito has become so well known on so many menus around the world, it’s bound to have a staunch fan base. This drink is rum-based, and it’s a long drink (or highball) that goes especially well with summer. Initially it was meant to be made with aguardiente (Spanish for ‘burning water’, is the ancestor of …
Hugo Spritz is a refreshing drink but its use of elderflower syrup makes it much less known outside of Europe. If you can get your hands on elderflower liqueur instead, the recipe is largely the same and I guarantee you’ll enjoy it. Quite easy to make ! This post may contain affiliate links. This post …
Mimosa is a simple, elegant crowd pleaser that somehow manages to go perfectly with anything from weddings, to Saturday brunches, to in-flight drinks, to just lounging on the patio with your dog. It’s equal parts refreshing and fancy, pretty much the best start to a warm spring day. This post may contain affiliate links. This …
Fennel is perhaps one of the most confusing plants that you can bring into your kitchen. Looks like a very odd onion, tastes nothing like an onion. Has dill-like fronds, they taste nothing like dill. The stalks look like celery, but taste nothing like celery. So what can you do with fennel, how can you …
Fish and chips are a great and filling comfort food, so sometimes you may get a little carried away and make too much, or get an extra serving to go. Whichever case, you now have leftover fish and chips and are wondering just how to reheat them to get them as close to their original …
Hollandaise sauce is one of the key sauces in French cuisine, and one of the most common sauces used around the world. It’s rich, creamy, and pairs well with just about anything. But does it contain dairy ? And if yes, is there a way to make hollandaise dairy-free ? Would it just be mayo …
Tiramisu is a very much loved Italian dessert, though its history and original recipe is still hotly debated. But one thing everyone agrees on is the fact that tiramisu is coffee-based. But does it have caffeine, and if so how much ? How strong is the coffee used for tiramisu, and can you use something …
Wondering what the key differences are between Thai and Indian curries ? While they both share the same name, Thai curry has evolved and adapted to suit Thai palate and as a result it’s very different from Indian curry. There are several differences and I’m going to walk you through them, but keep in mind …