Crooner Culture

This very simple summer beverage would be a great offering to guests at an outdoor barbecue or other summer party. It’s easy to make, and I’m willing to bet would be delicious with any other kind of fruit, maybe even mandarin oranges… yum!
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Tanqueray Rangpur Gin
1.5 oz. lemon-lime soda
4 sliced strawberries
crushed ice
Preparation:
Prepare strawberries in a highball glass.
Add crushed ice and Tanqueray Rangpur Gin
Top off with lemon-lime soda
Wouldn’t this be a great drink to have on a tray, as I mentioned before, with different fruits? Try blueberries, crushed purple seedless grapes, mandarin oranges, lemon slices, the sky’s the limit! I …read more

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There’s something about that long, lean, stretched-hourglass figure that’s often featured in vintage ads for champagne. Tattinger used it (“it” being Grace Kelly) in one of their pieces, and here we have two by Poto Leifi for a company (that may be fictional, because I can’t find any info on it) called Golden Sable.
You might be a little surprised to learn that the artist for these two prints is alive and well, and YOUNG!
About Artist Poto Leifi:
Born and raised in Southern California, I’ve been drawing since I was 4 years old. I graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School and …read more

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This is pretty cool! Anthony from Art of The Drink has posted a video showing you how to make the drink “Nutty Irishman”.
I really love the way he teaches, but the coolest part is that he’s holding a contest! He asks you a question, and you email him your answers and you’re entered in a drawing to win some pretty cool stuff like an apron, drink recipe book and a DVD.
Definitely watch this vid, then go check out his others to find out the answer to the question, “Which fruit’s fermented juice does Anthony use instead of grapes in …read more

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Featuring over 400 recipes (and counting!), Diageo’s thebar.com has something to satisfy the hopeless romantic and lovelorn cynic alike. Why not whip up the Godiva Chocolate Berry Diva for the chocolate lover? Or serve the Kissable for a sweet treat on girl’s night? Thebar.com is giving you and your readers new ways to celebrate the international day o’ love in style with distinctive drink recipes and custom gift recommendations.
Instead of stressing out over the ideal gift for your crush, look to thebar.com’s ‘Perfect Gift Giver’ for some help! Head over, answer some questions about who you’re shopping for and the …read more

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Did you know that there is a Bing Crosby’s Restaurant? I didn’t! There’s a piano lounge, country club (dues are $125/year), and private dining, and right now you can enter to win a dinner for four for free by entering your name and email (subscribing to their newsletter)! They’re currently located in Walnut Creek and Rancho Mirage, California, with a third location to open in San Diego sometime this year. “Cool and hip never go out of style.” is the restaurant’s motto, and

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Here are a few new drinks you can serve up for your swanky New Year’s Eve parties out there. Just make sure you don’t drink and drive, don’t let your guests drive drunk, and have a safe and happy celebration!
(Recipes and images from TheBar.Com)

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Hey gang! I did a guest post over on the Glam.com “GlamNest” blog, and I’d love for you to go check it out! It’s called How To Throw a Swank Holiday Party and it’s the first time I’ve written anything for Glam.com, so I’m really excited!

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I really wish I could handle the flavor of Sambuca, but despite my Italian roots, I just can’t handle Anisette. I know, it’s strange, and likely what confirms to anyone suspicious that I’m not 100% Italian. But this drink seems pretty tasty, given the flavors involved: dry gin, anisette, lemon, sugar… Maybe the lemon would cut out the black licorice taste enough that I could tolerate this one, but it’s gonna be tough to try!
Either way, if you’re a fan of black licorice (anisette) and cool looking martinis, hit this one up!
Ingredients

1 oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin
.25 oz. Romana …read more

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Thanks to TheBar.com for the recipe and image for this yummy looking Royal Stretch!
This would be something Marilyn Monroe would’ve definitely served at a party… it matches her dress in Gentleman Prefer Blondes! It’s light (thanks to the club soda, but not so light you don’t know you’re drinking), bubbly, and slightly fruity thanks to the cherry juice, grenadine, and the pineapple piece. Light, bubbly and fruity? Yep, sounds like Marilyn to me!
I can totally picture myself in that dress, dripping with diamonds, men in tuxedos surrounding me… who says you have to be blonde to appreciate that …read more

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