by RetroRuth | Sep 4, 2020 | Beverages, Cocktail Party, Cocktails
It’s the Friday of the first week of school. I can really use this drink! From Vintage Fortune Telling Machine [cooked-sharing] I hope that everyone is doing well out there with whatever learning path you chose for your child this year. I am not regretting my...
by RetroRuth | Jan 20, 2017 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
It’s Friday and we are ready for a drink! This is Stinger! From Corby's Party Book, 1955 [cooked-sharing] This is an extra easy drink from Corby’s Party Book, because we were in no mood to make our lives too difficult! Two quick measures and a shake with ice and we...
by RetroRuth | Dec 23, 2016 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST
Time for some Christmas Cocktails! This is Brandied Coffolate! From Martha Holmes Holiday Recipes, 1976 [cooked-sharing] I am excited to start with this one. Chocolate, coffee and brandy? Ummm…yeah. Sign me up! This recipe is from a 1976 Martha Holmes Holiday Recipe...
by RetroRuth | Feb 6, 2015 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Let’s raise a glass to the end of the week! This is Manila! “Is it good?” “Yes. It’s sweet, but good.” The Verdict: Good From The Tasting Notes – Syrupy and sweet, but the sweet is balanced out with the sting of the alcohol and the lemon juice. Fruity without...
by RetroRuth | Jan 16, 2015 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Well, it’s 2015 and it’s time to break out a whole new year of drinks. So we thought we’d start with a layered drink. This is Brandy Scaffa! Brandy Scaffa Author: Here’s How, 1941 Ingredients 1/3 Maraschino 1/3 Green Chartreuse 1/3 Brandy Instructions Pour these...
