Feb 10, 2020 | books, cocktails, home, lists, recipe
There once was a time when I thought a frozen bucket of margarita mix was the best. (No judgement if that’s your go-to, but once you discover easy ways to make something even better, it’s hard to go back.) I also used to get overwhelmed with making... 
Jan 26, 2020 | bourbon, champagne, cocktails, gin, Kansas City, lists, mezcal, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
If you’ve visited Kansas City before, you know that it’s a food and beverage town. It has great breweries, some high quality distilleries, many incredible restaurants and BBQ. While I have recently written about several other cities, I have neglected to... 
Jan 1, 2020 | cocktails, lists, Mexico, mezcal, Spain, Toronto
If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I like to plan out the year’s travels on January 1. It allows me to set a budget, schedule my vacation time, and look forward to things. This year is shaping up busier than any other I can recall–and holds... 
Dec 8, 2019 | cocktails, gin, lists, mezcal, Portland, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
I love cities that work hard to curate beautiful bars, creative menus, and have friendly bartenders. After a great visit to my hometown, Portland, ME, I thought of all the excellent bars in the other Portland that I had yet to visit. Since I had a work trip planned, I... 
Nov 24, 2019 | cocktails, lists
Even though I am frequently traveling, I do enjoy making cocktails at home. I have a nice selection of liquor, bitters, and mixers, but the tools are key. People have asked me what my favorite cocktail tools are in the past, so I am bringing them to you here. I have... 
Nov 18, 2019 | cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, gin, Kansas City, lists, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
Although I’ve lived in Kansas City for nearly 18 years, I don’t know that much about its history. While Kansas has always had stricter liquor laws than Missouri, I didn’t know what it was like during prohibition. Kansas enacted prohibition... 
Nov 8, 2019 | Belgium, Brussels, cocktails, gin, rum, vodka
On a recent trip to London, $100 roundtrip airfare to Brussels was too good to pass up. It was an opportunity to add country #34 to my list, and explore a new cocktail scene. In my preliminary research, I came across many images of the tropical drinks reminiscent of... 
Nov 3, 2019 | cocktails, gin, lists, London, mezcal, tequila, vermouth, whiskey
Home to the famed “Cocktail Week,” London is bursting with incredible bars. Whether you’re a local, or a tourist, you can easily be overwhelmed with choice. While I couldn’t possibly make a dent in trying them all, I did discover several spots... 
Oct 14, 2019 | cocktails, gin, Maine, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila, vermouth
I moved away from the Portland area about 20 years ago – yikes! I’ve returned annually to visit friends and family, but I have lost touch with the local food/drink scene. Growing up, it was mostly breweries and lobster shacks and now it’s a foodie... 
Sep 15, 2019 | champagne, cocktails, food, gin, lists, mezcal, rum, Singapore, tequila, vodka, whiskey
With nearly 6 million people living among 280 square miles, it’s not surprising that Singapore has plenty of great bars to choose from. Home to five of the Top 50 Bars in the World, the cocktail community is tight-knit and friendly. We learned of many great... 
