Category: Cocktails & Spirits

A Delightful Salt & Vinegar Martini Recipe For Father’s Day

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[1] Salt & Vinegar Martini at Cheeky’s | St. Petersburg (photo © Sarah Maingot). [2] Not everything on a plateau de mer (plate of the sea, also called plateau de fruits de mer, fruits of the sea) is raw, but it’s all delicious with our featured Martini. See more about the plateau de mer in…
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Cheeky Habanero Hot Honey Syrup Makes Sweet Heat Easy

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[1] A bottle of Habanero Hot Honey Syrup has many uses in the kitchen. See them below (photos #1, #2, and #3 © Cheeky Cocktails). [2] The two-ounce size makes tasty party favors and stocking stuffers. [3] It’s time to bring back the Bee’s Knees gin cocktail—and make it spicy! The recipe is below. [4]…
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Hop Into Easter With This Tequila & Carrot Cocktail Recipe

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Instead of the conventional glass of wine poured while waiting to sit down for Easter dinner, how about a carrot cocktail? This recipe is from Chef Richard Sandoval, proprietor of two haute Mexican restaurants in Manhattan we love: Maya and Tán. The recipe follows, but first: > The history of carrots. > The history of…
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Drink Pairings For National Clams On The Half Shell Day

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[1] Cherrystone clams on the half shell with a glass of Chardonnay (photo by Chat GPT 2025-03-31). [2] Topneck clams with a glass of sparkling wine (photos #2 and #3 by FLUX 1.1 2025-03-31). [3] Littleneck clams with a beer. [4] A comparison of some quahog sizes, from the top: littleneck, topneck, and cherrystone. Here’s…
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Two Stacks Irish Whiskey: Our Pick For St. Patrick’s Day

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Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we like to try a brand we haven’t had before. This year, it’s a newcomer to the scene: Two Stacks, an eco-friendly distillery of creative distillers turning out some must-try bottles. We loved it, and our happy feelings for the brand follow the history of Irish whiskey. Why? We…
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