What Is A Hangover? Causes and Cures for the Morning After

Although there are certainly some cocktail enthusiasts who always manage to indulge in moderation, most of us have done it at least once – too many cocktails in too short a time, and the resulting misery of a hangover. Many people are familiar with the notion that Eskimos have a hundred words for snow. Well, according to Modern Drunkard Magazine, there are more slang words … Continue reading What Is A Hangover? Causes and Cures for the Morning After

Easy entertaining: Champagne Planters Punch

Is there anyone throwing a New Year’s Eve party this year that isn’t at least a little bit tempted to go all in on the Roaring 20s theme? Oh, come on – you know you were thinking it. Why wouldn’t you? F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda, flappers and bathtub gin, throw in some ragtime and the Charleston, and you most definitely have a party. And … Continue reading Easy entertaining: Champagne Planters Punch

A day for cocktailians to celebrate – December 5 is Repeal Day

For cocktail lovers, 1919 was a very bad year. The 18th Amendment was ratified on January 16, and Prohibition became the law of the land. In theory, it was still legal to own your favorite tipple, or to get drunk as Cooter Brown, but of course there was a catch: it was illegal to produce, transport, or distribute alcoholic beverages. The teetotalers or ‘drys’ expected … Continue reading A day for cocktailians to celebrate – December 5 is Repeal Day

A woman in a pink dress holds a champagne flute and plays with her hair.

Classic Champagne Cocktails for New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is staring us in the face, and with it comes the feeling that you really need to serve champagne – the bubbly stuff goes hand-in-hand with celebrations. You can stick with a traditional toast at midnight, or splurge a little and enjoy some classic (and easy) champagne cocktails. Champagne cocktails have been around pretty much as long as the cocktail itself. Mark … Continue reading Classic Champagne Cocktails for New Year’s Eve