When it’s hot outside sometimes you just need an adult libation to refresh the soul.  However, there are occasions when the coldest of beers or easiest of drinking wines don’t fill the bill and one requires something with a little more punch to bring about “normality.” Faced with one such scenario this past weekend, I [...]

Whether it was Turkey Day, Christmas, or Easter there was always one adult libation my Grandfather prepared as a starter for family members during holidays and that was the Gin Fizz.  A simple concoction of gin, frozen lemonade, half & half, and ice this drink goes down easier than water while guaranteeing everyone is in [...]

During my first trip to Bavaria I was hiking in the Alps with a friend and midway through the hike we came upon small house on the trail which was selling refreshments.  Having already worked up a thirst we stopped and my friend introduced me to one of the most refreshing drinks of all time…the Radler.  Typically a combination [...]

Time for a little throw back libation for your Turkey Day. This is my family’s recipe for our traditional holiday starter drink… the one and only Gin Fizz.  It’s a delicious adult beverage to enjoy while preparing any holiday meal and/or watching the first Thanksgiving football game. A word of warning, the potency and bliss [...]