Time is winding down as the clock ticks closer and closer to the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I and the collective sigh of millions of rejoicing fans as Bella and Edward meet onscreen again after the agonizing wait between films. As the countdown continues, we’ve gathered some of our favorite [...]
Midnight on November 18th marks the long-awaited premier of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I. For those of you who haven’t guessed, I have a bit of a vampire fetish. I will admit that I watch True Blood and The Vampire Diaries. I even loved that canceled series Moonlight. And, yes, I really [...]
Pears are in season! They have a lovely sweet flavor that can’t be beat, so mix ‘em up in your cocktails. Pears pair well with whiskey, vodka and gin. If you want to experiment with your own creation: Ginger, apples, cranberry and pomegranate all make excellent partners with pear. Here are some fantastic pear recipes [...]
(Here’s our regular Friday tropical cocktail from Hawaii from our friends at Hawaiirama) It’s a pretty neat trick to bring a volcano to your bar. But no, a pink-and-white lava flow cocktail is definitely not evocative of a volcano. Ask anyone who has walked next to the glowing molten rock. So Allan Labayo, bartender at [...]
After 25 years and many many “Aha!” moments, Oprah signs off for good May 25th. How to toast the Queen of Daytime? Tequila, of course. The folks at Tequila Sauza whipped up these two Tequila Cocktails for you and your friends to enjoy during Oprah’s last call. The “O” Revoir Add a note of class [...]
We at Drink of the Week are proud to announce the release of our first book, DIY Cocktails – A Simple Guide to Creating Your Own Signature Drinks. With only ten ratios to master, you’ll shake, stir, roll, and build literally thousands of unique and exceptional cocktails. Thanks to everyone who made this possible! Cheers! [...]
If you’re not into the sweet stuff, it can be a challenge to find the right Halloween cocktail. These drinks are in the spirit of Halloween but don’t contain a lot of sugar, syrup or fruit. If you like your cocktails dry, here are some great options for you: The Obituary Cocktail ~ Gin, vermouth [...]
Halloween is not only pumpkin-carving time, it’s also pumpkin drinking time! (But please … finish with that carving knife and put it away before you hit the sauce.) Whether you use pumpkin spice liqueur, pumpkin spice mix, pumpkin puree or a combination, Autumn’s iconic orange vegetable (or is it a fruit?) is a welcome addition [...]
Halloween is just around the corner! This collection of tasty blood-red cocktails will get your guests in the right spooky mood. If you have a favorite red cocktail for Halloween, tell us about it in the comments. Blood Red Sangria Vampire Ritual Bloody Black Currant Punch Nelson’s Blood Sangue Frio (Cold Blood) Red Devil #2 [...]
If sweetness is your weakness, you’ll love these dessert cocktails. The Sipper