We have been having a rough winter here in Virginia! The kids have been out of school for 3 days and it is not even winter yet. So to cope with the snow and ice I figured it was time for a snow day cocktail. This snow day cocktail is a fun play on a traditional piña colada. I have removed pineapple and added sweetened coconut for a nice little bite.
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Happy Halloween! Nothing screams fall like apples. Therefore, we have created the ultimate martini to celebrate fall. The Caramel Apple Martini is sweet and delicious! A must have for handing out Halloween candy.
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The Apple Cider Mimosa is our new Thanksgiving cocktail! This year’s cocktail will satisfy most of your guests and allow you to get through this stressful time. The Apple Cider mimosa is not only delicious, it also uses fresh apple cider. I love a good seasonal cocktail. I hope you do too!
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My Father-in-law Bill is quite the mixologist and makes some mean cocktails (remember the Sangria). So I asked if he could provide the recipe for his awesome Tom Collins to the blog. He obliged and wrote an entire post! So without further ado, here is Bill.
Nothing is more American than the 4th of July barbecue and with Rex around the cooking is well taken care of but the drinks are my department. I thought back to all the summer shindigs we used to have in my aunt’s backyard and the adults always started the party with their favorite summertime cocktail, the Tom Collins and no one liked them or made them better than my grandmother.
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Here is my Labor Day Menu. All grilled, all the time. It is the end of the summer and you and your family should spend the entire day outside. For that reason, my whole menu is cooked outdoors. It starts with some delicious shrimp and ends with a grilled nectarine. Also, included is a nice grilled lemonade cocktail that will keep you socially lubricated all day. Enjoy!
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Summer has finally surfaced here in Virginia. With that, comes intense heat. So I am always on the look out for a great refreshing cocktail. I was unpacking all of my liquor from our move and I found a bottle of Cointreau. Cointreau is a nice orange flavored spirit that is a kin to triple … Read moreCointreau Fizz – Thirsty Thursday
I love ice cream, I love chocolate and I love bourbon. Yep, ice cream and bourbon. It is getting hot outside and the best way to beat the heat is a spiked milkshake. Milkshakes with liquor are awesome! I have created a new spiked milkshake that mimics the flavors of a cherry cordial. It is … Read moreChocolate Covered Cherry Spiked Milkshake – Thirsty Thursday
My Father-In-Law Bill is a wine fanatic. When I told him that I needed a new drink for the blog he went right for Sangria. It is a light and refreshing wine based drink that is perfect for this summer weather that we are all having. Bill’s Sangria has a few twists which add to … Read moreBill’s Sangria – Thirsty Thursday!
I love Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon from Jim Beam. It is freaking delicious! I know what you are thinking, Red Stag tastes great as-is! There really is no need to mix this stuff at all. However, this stuff tastes so good that it screams to be mixed in a cocktail. I stumbled into this … Read moreRed Hot Stag – Thirsty Thursday
This cocktail is named for the fact that if you have more than three of these you will be down and out. This is a smooth and delicious drink that is refreshing for the summer heat. You really can’t beat it for quick pick me up. Just be weary that one will bring you up … Read moreDown and Out – Thirsty Thursday
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like a nice drink. This cocktail is amazing! Smooth, delicious and full of irish charm. Chocolate and Peppermint make this cocktail a great refined cocktail. Peppermint Patty Cocktail Rim your favorite stemmed glass with cocoa powder or colored sugar. To do this, lightly wet the edge … Read morePeppermint Patty Cocktail
Looking for a great cocktail for Valentines Day! Well the grapesicle is it. Looks like wine but tastes like Kool-aid. This cocktail adds a sweet little flair to your night. The Grapesicle Fill a rocks glass with ice. Mix together the vodka, simple syrup and grape juice. Top with ginger ale and lightly stir. This … Read moreThirsty Thursday – The Grapesicle
We have been on a huge orange soda kick over here at the RexBBQ/Savoryreviews.com headquarters. So we decided to make a cocktail with our favorite Orange Soda “Fanta”. This cocktail mixes a nice spiced rum with the sweet flavors of orange. This is a great cocktail for the summer! Hopefully by drinking this, the summer … Read moreThirsty Thursday – Orange Fanta-sy