Sep 17, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, gin, Maine, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila, vermouth
I moved away from the Portland area about 20 years ago – yikes! I return annually to visit friends and family, and enjoy keeping up with the local food and drink scene every time I return. Growing up, it was mostly breweries and lobster shacks and now it’s... 
Feb 19, 2022 | bourbon, cocktails at home, rum
I recently made a delicious Blood Orange Old Fashioned. It got me thinking about other Old Fashioned variations that I love. And also how non-cocktail lovers ask me, “an Old Fashioned what?” when I say that it’s my favorite drink. After buying a... 
Dec 22, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, rum
Don’t get me wrong, I love a mimosa. But, sometimes you need to mix things up a bit, literally! I love hosting brunches with friends and I like to surprise my guests with something new. These rum and orange juice cocktails are just the drinks you need to spice... 
Nov 12, 2021 | amaro, cocktails, cocktails at home, Mexico, mezcal, recipe, rum, tequila
I used to hate spicy drinks. You know the ones that are so hot it numbs your tastebuds and makes you thirsty? Then I discovered more balanced cocktails with some heat that highlighted all the flavors in the cocktail without making me sweat. I was hooked from then on.... 
Nov 2, 2021 | cachaça, city guides, cocktails, gin, lists, mezcal, Portland, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
When I’ve been to a place repeatedly, I enjoy tweaking my bar guides with each trip. As new places open and others close, I also revisit the places I’ve loved in the past. I love cities full of beautiful bars with creative menus and friendly and knowledgeable... 
Oct 16, 2021 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas, Lawrence, rum
The first time I visited John Brown’s Underground, my husband declared it the best bar in the Midwest. We’ve lived in Kansas City for the past 20 years and we’ve been to all the notable local bars. Both in Kansas City, Missouri and on the Kansas side...
