Manhattan Cocktail Classic
Dang. I got lit again at this year’s Manhattan Cocktail Classic!
Last year, at the first event, I polished off everything put in front of me. And by the time we [...]
A Friendly Bartender
A friendly bartender makes all the difference. Add a well made cocktail, and life is darn good. We recently cruised from Singapore to India on one of Azamara’s small ships. [...]
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Finding Toddy in India
Cochin, India – scenic fishing nets, and goats sitting on public park benches. And finding Toddy.
Part of the joy of traveling, is the anticipation, and researching what you would like [...]
Food Instead of Booze in Malaysia
You know a city is supremely interesting when you choose seeing all sorts of sights – none of which involve having a cocktail! (Although, I did ask about finding toddy [...]
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Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel
A Singapore Sling at the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel in Singapore! I recently was lucky enough to check it off of my Drinking Bucket List. At the same time, [...]
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Flower Ball Tea
When I travel, I’m always on the lookout for edible and drinkable foodie things to bring home as mementos. As I enjoy these treats long after the suitcases are back [...]
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Amer Picon
I received this gorgeous bottle of handcrafted Amer Picon from our friends, Jason and Kathy, at a recent dinner party. Both know their way aroud a cocktail bar. In fact, [...]
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My Glassware Annex
My growing collection of glassware for cocktails is oozing onto other pieces of furniture. I swear a cocktail tastes better in a pretty glass!
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Taking the Show on the Road
Mama Knows Her Cocktails is taking the show on the road. Boy oh boy, do I have some fun speaking events scheduled for this spring and summer! I’m sharing my [...]
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Rum Raisin Ice Cream
I still can’t believe how easy this ice cream dessert was to make. And how especially tasty it was to devour. I soaked some raisins in spiced rum, Mama’s Little [...]
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Cocktail Garden Future Additions
It’s that wonderful time of the gardening year, when all things seem possible. Packages of seeds are like little bags of hope. I’m planting some old favorites, and am very [...]
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Goji Berries in Gin
In my ongoing efforts to add some healthier ingredients to my cocktails, I’ve been experimenting with goji berries. They are rich with antioxidants. So I infused some dried goji berries [...]
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