Refreshing Basil Lillet Cocktail

A refreshing classic gin cocktail.

In preparation for summer time, I practiced my bartending skills and made a fancy version of gin and juice.

Although it is called the Virgin Cocktail, this gin beauty is hardly inexperienced.

Hot Toddy: The colorful history, plus four recipes to keep you warm this winter.

Grapefruit Negroni — take advantage of citrus season!

A recipe for a Blood Orange Gin Sparkler plus my first TV appearance on Channel 6 San Diego Living.

A French 75 – named after a 75mm field gun, because apparently drinking a couple would make you feel like you’d been shelled.

I so love gin + champagne cocktails! This version – the French 75 – incorporates fresh lemon. Happy 2012!

Say cheers with this sparkling, bright pink blood orange French 75 cocktail.

The French 75. An elegant and unique Champagne cocktail. Happy New Year!

Say cheers with this sparkling, refreshing gin and rosemary fizz.

How do the Too Hot Tamales celebrate the holidays? With a Sloe Sugarplum Fizz.

Ready made cocktails for gifting. Gin and Ginger Lime plus 2 others

Sparkling Cranberry & Gin Cocktail for The Twelve Boozy Days of Christmas event.

Gin lovers this one is for you: The Number Four. Gin cocktail with cardamom, honey and cracked black pepper — recipe from Angus Winchester

The classic Ramos Gin Fizz – refreshing and rich at the same time

Blueberry Gin and Tonic – one of the many things I made while testing out the Blendtec HP3A blender

Cranberry Gin Fizz. A great holiday cocktail with gin, cranberry simple syrup and citrus.

Perfectly spiced ginger muffins – a treasured treat on a cool fall day