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Classic Cocktails, Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Sweet Vermouth

I’ll Have A Martinez

Happy New Year.

Period.

No exclamation point at the end of that salutation, I tell ya. Not this year anyway.

I’m tired, and bruised, and my belly jiggles a lot more, and I need a shower. I’m rarely alone these days, and if I do find a moment to myself someone in the house will scream for me to get them a snack.

Snacks!–That has become my middle name. In late April, I recovered from the Coronavirus, came out of a 5 week quarantine, hugged my babies tightly, and then proceeded to dole out snacks for the remainder of the year. That’s what I’ve been up to. But you understand, don’t you? After all, your life looks very similar, doesn’t it?

Let me make you a Martinez and a snack plate, and we’ll commiserate. Continue Reading

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Classic Cocktails, Creme de cassis, White Wine

I’ll Have A Classic Kir Cocktail

I made myself a classic Kir cocktail on Mother’s Day because I’m a mom.

My husband and I sat in the backyard together sipping this delightful drink all the while discussing how f#$%ed up the world is right now, and how afraid we are that we may never recover from this horror, or even wake up from this nightmare that seems to go on forever.

That being said, it was a lovely Mother’s Day afternoon. Continue Reading

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Champagne, Classic Cocktails

I’ll Have A Champagne Cocktail

June 4th is my most favorite day of the year. It’s my birthday. My own personal New Years Day. So, I threw myself a big, beautiful party. I served key lime pies, brownies, homemade ice cream sandwiches, and the classic champagne cocktail. We had a fire going in the backyard. My good friend made me a birthday cake. We all giggled, clinked glasses, and stumbled on our tipsy feet every now and then. When it came time to sing I made sure the lights were low, and the voices loud. I blew out all of the candles in one breath, and thanked my lucky stars that I have such wonderful friends.

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Classic Cocktails, Gin

I’ll Have A Clover Club Cocktail

This has been one tough winter, so I made myself a Clover Club cocktail. Normally, I would have waited to try this pre-Prohibition classic when raspberries are in season, but with winter being such a big jerk to me I needed a pretty pink drink to lift my sour spirits. Well, the Clover Club cocktail delivered. She is quite a looker. I could have stared at her all day. Thank goodness I didn’t because she’s also delicious–silky, tangy, and sweet. And a perfect gin drink for those not too fond of gin (me). The Clover Club cocktail is a wonderful remedy for those damn wintertime blues. Continue Reading

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