Zorba The German Cocktail Recipe Ronda Bowen, August 2, 2014 Sometimes it’s Friday evening, and you’re sitting around. Someone, like Wining Husband, says “I want a martini.” I agree, but I realize, “Hey, we don’t have any gin, and we have no vodka either – not that a martini should be made with vodka.” But we have dry vermouth. We’re… Continue Reading
Steak in a Martini Glass Ronda Bowen, June 30, 2014 Yes, you read that right. Yes it sounds like an odd concoction, and it actually came about as a mistake. You see, the cocktail we originally intended to make was Bon Appetit’s Sriracha-Lada recipe that was just printed in the recent issue. Well, to start with, we didn’t have Mexican… Continue Reading
Classic Bartending Books Ronda Bowen, October 2, 2012 When you want to be fabulous, having the right books on hand to help you learn how to make classic beverages and martinis can be a godsend. While there are several popular books out there right now, there are a few classics that should be on each person’s shelf…. Continue Reading
Five Classic Cocktails for the Young and Fabulous Ronda Bowen, September 6, 2012October 10, 2025 Wine is great, but sometimes you want to mix it up a bit. The return of the cocktails from days before – the Negroni, Sazarac, Manhattan and even the Martini should be recognized. These are all timeless cocktails, but sometimes you want to mix it up. Here are a couple… Continue Reading