The Imbibery and Distillery

Just when you thought it was safe to go into a bar some cockamamie bartender in Brooklyn had to come up with the Pickleback. Without any overstretching of the imagination this new aptly-named hot trend in bars across the nation and Europe

If this absolutely marvelous Ginger Snap Martini doesn’t bring all the best of fall and winter into one delicious and heady concoction, I don’t know what will!

For years I avoided canned beer: most likely because I’ve never been a fan of American beer brands such as Coors, Bud, etc. My beer taste buds evolved while drinking good old-fashioned Corona, Tecate and the original and most marvelous Dos (and Triple) Equis out of bottles in Mexico during the 70s. I got high in the West Indies with …

Entertaining a crowd at the beach bungalow this weekend? Keep it simple but sparkling with a zesty beach punch. Or take a pitcher by the pool. This refreshing concoction goes well with sun and water no matter where. It may be a bit sweet for some. You  could substitute the passion fruit rum with unflavored rum or vodka. Sparkling Beach …

Limoncello is an Italian citrus-based digestivo that is served chilled, and packs a wallop. It’s the second most popular liqueur in Italy

It might take a tad bit of imagination to get the red, white and blue visual with this potent sangria, but the ingredients definitely reflect the Memorial Day theme