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 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 choice to send the...
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 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 were done. “How is...
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 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 book that was put...
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...
