Mar 29, 2020 | cocktails
It’s not uncommon for me to make buying purchases suggested by Instagram ads. Call me a sucker, but their algorithm is pretty accurate. One of the ads I’ve been seeing lately is for the Shaker & Spoon subscription box. Since I regularly make cocktails... 
Mar 22, 2020 | cocktails, Kansas City, Maine, Oregon, Portland
I got a little feedback on my last post that there was still a step between it and a drink directly from a bartender, in terms of difficulty. Lucky for you, I know some awesome brands that help simplify some of my advice down even further. In support of us being at... 
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... 
