Party Like a Mad Man – The Virtual Mad Men Dinner Party

Recently the authors of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook, Judy Gelman and Peter Zheurtlin, invited us to join them in celebrating the return of Mad Men on March 25, 2012 for a fifth season by participating in a Virtual Mad Men Dinner Party and how could we refuse?...

5 Essential Drink Links You May Missed This Week

This week’s drink links include a look at the Top 10 Cocktails in Toronto, Buffalo Trace’s quest for the perfect bourbon, Irish Whiskey drinks, a fun jelly shot recipes for St. Patrick’s Day and the winner of the Cocktail World Cup. Cheers until next...

The Irish Canadian Old Fashioned

Ingredients 2 1/2 oz Jameson 1 tsp maple syrup 3-4 dashes of bitters juice from half a lemon twist or orange Preparation Combine the maple syrup and bitters in the bottom of a mixing glass, stir until well combined. Fill 2/3 of the glass with ice, then squeeze the...

The Irish Dreamsicle

Ingredients 1 oz Jameson 1/2 oz peach schnapps 1/2 oz Bailey’s 2 oz orange juice orange slice Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 3 ice cubes. Shake vigorously, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of orange and...

The Irish Manhattan

Slàinte, and have a great St. Paddy’s Day! Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Jameson 3/4 oz sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1 can Guinness Maraschino cherry Preparation Combine the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass.  Fill the glass 2/3 of the way...