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Negroni Cocktail Recipe

Posted on March 21st, 2008 | 3 comments

Ah, the negroni, a gin-based savior of many family get-togethers. One of the first things my brothers and I do when we’re at our parents’ house is make a pitcher of this cocktail. Booze is a great way to ease everyone into the swing of a holiday gathering. The negroni works well because it isn’t [...]

Bushwacker Cocktail Recipe

Posted on February 29th, 2008 | one comment

One of my favorite vacations was spent sailing around the British Virgin Islands on a catamaran with six adult friends. By day, we sailed, snorkeled, swam, sunbathed, hit beach bars, relaxed. By night, we partied. The Bushwacker was our favorite drink. We’d moor in a cove with other boats, motor our raft ashore and dine [...]

Classic Gin Martini Recipe

Posted on February 12th, 2008 | 4 comments

For years I was strictly a vodka martini drinker, until my brother introduced me to Plymouth Gin. Supposedly, the New York Times cocktail guru swears by the brand. Here’s my brother’s recipe for a perfect gin martini. For optimal drinking conditions, have his wife fix it while you sit on the deck, basking in the [...]