Aug 10, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Indonesia
My husband planned a trip to Indonesia for my 40th birthday in August of 2019. Two of the cities we visited in Bali were perfect cocktail spots. Ubud, located in the uplands, is quieter than other parts of the island and it’s often called the cultural capital of... 
Jul 20, 2022 | Iceland, ingredient travel, spirits
With some of the cleanest water in the world, it’s no surprise that Iceland has a signature spirit. Brennivín is a type of aquavit that came into the world in 1935. When prohibition in Iceland was partially lifted, it allowed for hard liquor, but not beer, to be... 
Jul 17, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Iceland
Iceland is an incredible place. So incredible in fact that I traveled back last week after visiting in 2018. Full of natural beauty and fresh seafood, it may not to be a place you’d think of for inventive cocktails. With the country being an island, the supply... 
Jun 20, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas City, Missouri
From the team behind The Monarch Bar and Verdigris, comes The Mercury Room. This the second bar the Exit Strategy has opened during a pandemic, the first being Verdigris in June 2020. The Exit Strategy includes David Manica, Christian Moscoso, Dominic Petrucci, and... 
Jun 16, 2022 | city guides, Seattle
Over the years, I have spent quite a bit of time in Seattle. My last trip was three years ago. I traveled back this week to reunite with some people I met while volunteering in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Between visiting, eating, and ferry rides, we also made it to... 
May 31, 2022 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, Uncategorized
While most tiki drinks are rum-based, you will find a couple with gin. The complexity of tropical drinks can sometime overpower gin. But, when balanced correctly, they’re a real treat. I also love using pineapple in different ways in cocktails. Recently, I was... 
May 18, 2022 | cocktails, cocktails at home, Uncategorized
If you follow cocktail news, you have likely heard of bars seeking to reduce their waste. Since many bars go through hundreds of glass bottles, straws, and napkins, their footprint can be large. This goes beyond professional bars and extends to home bars as well. In... 
Apr 6, 2022 | cocktails, cocktails at home, whiskey
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... 
Apr 1, 2022 | Austin, city guides, Texas
I’ve been to Austin, TX many times. But most trips, like my one in March 2022, have been to attend South by Southwest. While I enjoy going to the festival, it doesn’t leave me a lot of time to try out many local spots. Until this most recent trip. I made a...
