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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. Less than 600 passengers. After unpacking and getting the lay of the land, I set off to check out the bars on board. It didn't take long to find Victor. We felt welcomed, and appreciated his warm hospitality. Part of our daily routine for the next two weeks included sitting at Victor's bar for a nightly cocktail, and sharing the day's events with him. What a charmer, and a new addition ...

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 to see in that new part of the world. I listen to the experiences of those who have experienced that area before. That's how I learned about drinking Toddy (pronounced Toady) in India. Our first stop in India was in Cochin, on India's southern coast. We hired a taxi driver for the day, and began seeing the area. I told him I'd love to try a small taste of Toddy, the ...

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 - a fermented beverage well known in the region. But no toddy found us this stop.) This was our visit to vibrant Penang, Malaysia. Kek Lok Si Temple - the largest Buddhist temple in southeast Asia. A fabulous batik factory as far away from the tourist trap areas as possible. And our favorite thing to do - walking the streets, exploring local grocery stores, and wandering into lively side streets. We savored Asam ...

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, seeing many of the magical sights of Singapore got checked off of my Travel Bucket List. The Singapore Sling originated at Raffles Hotel. Delicious. The tradition is to throw your peanut shells onto the bar floor. Loved the ceiling fans. Raoul and I really enjoyed walking around the British Colonial style outdoor areas. Now a future overnight stay at Raffles Hotel has joined our never-ending Travel Bucket List.

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 in the closet, it helps the travel adventure last longer. These flower tea balls came home with us from our amazing journey to Taiwan late last year. As the tea steeps in hot water, the ball slowly opens and blooms. The tea tastes as good as it looks. Of course, you could add a splash of brandy to spice your tea up even more. This is what the package looks like. ...

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, they soon will be opening the doors of Copperworks Distilling Company in Seattle. (For a glimpse of their beautiful space, remember this?) Amer Picon is a bittersweet French digestif with a unique orange flavor. A very well respected Seattle bartender and owner of Canon, Jamie Boudreau, shared his own rendition of Amer Picon. Lucky me - I am relishing this enchanting liqueur (thanks again Jason!), and can make more when it ...

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!

Basil Bash

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Mar 29, 2013 •

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A boozy bash in a glass. The Basil Bash Cocktail unites Strawberry Bay Infused Tequila with fresh basil in a memorable marriage of luscious flavors. This garden cocktail nearly made itself. Some [...]

Thyme Lime Fizz Cocktail

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Mar 27, 2013 •

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I get a kick out of inventing and making some new ingredient for cocktails, like my recent success with the Thyme Lime Herbal Syrup. I will go through tangents, and [...]

Thyme Lime Tipple

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Mar 25, 2013 •

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I forget about thyme. The herb. (I lose track of the other time as well these days. As much as I think I want to simplify my life, I keep [...]

Tomato Crush Cocktail

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Mar 22, 2013 •

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I go through creative spurts. With the arrival of the spring season, combined with the incredible energy I’m fortunate to receive from my public speaking audiences, I am spurting and [...]

Old Pal Cocktail – Mama Beth Style

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Feb 11, 2013 •

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I have the hardest time following a recipe. I’ll do it when I’m baking, and I’ll try really hard to stick to the original idea when I’m making a classic [...]

Vanilla Cardamom Syrup & A Hot Toddy

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Feb 8, 2013 •

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Hot toddies really hit the spot this time of the year. When I ran across a hot toddy recipe using Vanilla Cardamom Syrup, I knew I had to make it [...]

Roasted Tangerines in Sweet Vermouth

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Feb 6, 2013 •

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Roasted tangerine wedges in sweet vermouth are my newest favorite cocktail garnish. They are scrumptious! And easy to make. I’m putting them in any cocktail that wants an orange twist, [...]

Bourbon Cherries

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Jan 28, 2013 •

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I’ve been making brandied cherries to add some extra punch to cocktails for a while. Cherries are one of my favorite fruits – fresh or dried, tart or sweet – [...]

Strawberry Rhubarb Fizz

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Jan 22, 2013 •

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The benefits of reorganizing our bottles of liquor continue. I found several bottles of infused liquor I had forgotten about. One was Strawberry-Infused Tequila. I’ll confess it was over a [...]

Tequila Tonic Cocktail

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Jan 18, 2013 •

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This Tequila Tonic Cocktail started with a can of coconut water. There was a big display of it at our grocery store, it was on sale, and I like coconut. [...]

Hot Toddy for a Sore Throat

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Jan 16, 2013 •

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My Pinterest addiction is still in full force. Besides all the pretty pictures entertaining me, I’ve discovered some great new recipes, and picked up some darn handy tips. Like this [...]

Tangerine Rosemary Twist

by Mama Knows Her Cocktails on Jan 15, 2013 •

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When I recently reorganized my liquor bottles, I found a tangerine rosemary infused vodka I had made, and sort of forgotten about. I had my newly opened bottle of Imbue’s [...]

A Friendly Bartender

Finding Toddy in India

Food Instead of Booze in Malaysia

Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel

Flower Ball Tea

Amer Picon

My Glassware Annex

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