by RetroRuth | Dec 19, 2014 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST
This year, our Christmas gift to you is a drink that combines chocolate and eggnog. You’re welcome. “Wait, hold on. Alex is trying to get your hat.” “Well, she can’t have it.” “How’s the drink?” “Really good. She can’t have that either.” The Verdict: Really Good From...
by RetroRuth | Dec 12, 2014 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST
Time for some Christmas Cocktails! This is Brandied Coffolate! 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 out by the power company. You can see it...
by RetroRuth | Mar 14, 2014 | Beverages, Cocktails
Sometimes Friday rolls around and you want to make a drink, but you don’t have the right liquor. And sometimes you want to make a drink, but you don’t have the right COLORED liquor. And sometimes you say, “Screw it. It’s Friday and I want a drink.” So, this is a Dusty...
by RetroRuth | Dec 6, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails
Welcome back to Vintage Cocktail Friday! Sorry it’s been pretty spotty around here this holiday season. Who knew taking care of a baby took up so much time? But who cares? Let’s have an Alexander! Tom came across this cocktail recently in The Host’s Handbook,...
by RetroRuth | Jul 5, 2013 | Beverages, Cocktails, Fourth of July, Holiday
Happy late Fourth of July, everyone! This week we have a themed cocktail from a book called The Merry Mixer that was published in 1940. Here is July Kraker! July Kraker Author: The Merry Mixer, 1940 Ingredients 1 dash grenadine 1/2 Lemon juice 2/3 whiskey 1/3 creme de...
