It’s been a long time since I posted a mezcal cocktail, but this one made with Ilegal Mezcal, has become one of my faves. This is a great mezcal cocktail recipe and since Manservant invented it, he told me I could name it. Being Valentine’s Day; and because of its intense, gorgeous color, I just …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Mezcal cocktails have been my favorite winter drink. Combined with citrus, apple cider and maple syrup, this is one to celebrate. Good mezcal cocktails are something to crow about and Manservant does them well. Of course, he knows his mescal and his tequila and …
This Orange Bitters Margarita is Manservant’s best margarita recipe. Made with simple ingredients, this fresh margarita recipe contains no sweet and sour, just a touch of agave, fresh lime juice, tequila and a few drops of orange bitters. Now you know what a real margarita is! (This is an updated post from 2017) This is …
A Mezcal Spicy Mama is perfect for the end of the week. Made with smoky mezcal, Pama pomegranate liqueur, fresh lemon juice, agave and a kicker of spicy harissa or muddled jalapenos, this mezcal cocktail is sure to calm you down and rev you up! I need a drink! Friday has rolled around and this …
“This Mayan hot chocolate is fused with the flavor of cinnamon, orange and allspice. Add in some vanilla bean, chocolate stout and orange juice and you have a rich, dairy free drink, worthy of the Mayan gods!” In this busy world there often isn’t enough time to sit back and relax. A few Saturdays ago …
I love root beer. Root beer is the source of many fond memories for me. Long before the days that Kankakee had Kentucky Fried Chicken or Popeye’s, we had Lloyd’s. Lloyd’s was a grocery on the other side of town. Sunday nights found us often at Lloyd’s picking up fried chicken, Dad’s root beer and …
I’ve been holding out on you. If I’ve seen a bit distant, it’s because I’ve felt a bit distant. Really. Since the beginning of February, I’ve been a party planner. At least a party planner for one party that took countless hours to plan. You see my father decided he wanted to have a surprise …
It’s not Mother’s Day yet, but I’m getting ready. There will be no kids to bring me flowers or make me breakfast this year, but that’s OK, I understand. Really, I do. Really, really, I do. Yes, I do. Maybe a card will come in the mail, but yes, life does move on and I …