Bloody Mary Recipe
Our hunt for the best Bloody Mary recipe has taken us all over the globe. We’ve tried them in London, Hawaii, Costa Rica, California and countless other destinations. And there …
Watermelon Lemonade
This watermelon lemonade recipe from our friend Heather is refreshing and delicious! This is one of her favorite Blendtec recipes, and it’s become one of ours too. This recipe makes …
Rose Hall Witches Brew
A winding road off a coastal highway leads to the majestic hilltop home of Rose Hall Plantation, one of Jamaica’s most intriguing and storied great houses. During the 18th century, …
Blackberry Pineapple Sidecar
Bartender Vince Hardesty shares the secrets to his blackberry pineapple sidecar recipe. This is a great summer cocktail, made with fresh blackberries, pineapple juice, Hennessey and a squeeze of fresh …
How to Open Champagne
Every New Year’s Eve, many people wonder how to open champagne. In the video below, I’ll show you how to open champagne the correct way using tips I learned during …
Hotel Mountain Paradise
It’s always fun to get to know your bartender on vacation, and one of the most passionate mixologists we’ve ever met is Luis Chacon at Hotel Mountain Paradise in Costa …
Homemade Hot Chocolate
This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe is a decadent winter drink, especially when dressed up with some whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Did you know that hot chocolate dates back …
Moreno Mia Cocktail
The Morena Mia is a signature Costa Rican cocktail recipe served by Bartender Luis Chacon at Mountain Paradise Hotel’s Las Tejas Bar. Luis is a master of his craft, preparing …
Disneyland Michelada
We were at California Adventure enjoying the start of summer, and one of the workers at Bayside Brews was kind enough to share the Disneyland Michelada Recipe! She didn’t give …
Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble
Both of my daughters are huge Starbucks fans. So it’s no surprise that they asked me to do a video recreating the Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble recipe. It turned out …
Homemade Irish Cream
Around St. Patrick’s Day, this Homemade Irish Cream recipe always makes a comeback (though we think it’s delicious anytime of year!) This recipe, which was given to me by my …
Jalapeno Vodka Cocktail
This jalapeño vodka cocktail, scented with crushed blueberries, is a delicious drink year-round. Named the Velvet Joyride, the cocktail was created by Bartender Vince Hardesty, formerly of Rapour Restaurant in …
Hibiscus Martini
The Hibiscus Martini recipe, also known as a Tartini, comes from Amy Deaver of Lemon Bird Jams. It’s made with vodka, pink limes and Hibiscus-Lime Syrup, is perfect for a …
Coconut Water Benefits
Coconut water benefits are amazing! In Hawaii, long before Mai Tais came into fashion, the local’s drink of choice was pure coconut water. Found inside green coconuts, young coconut water …
Palm Springs Date Shake
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to tour the Shield’s Date Garden in Indio to learn the secret to their famous Palm Springs date shake recipe. Fondly called …
Chocolate Martini
The chocolate martini is one of the world’s most romantic cocktails. This chocolate martini recipe is the perfect start for a romantic meal or Valentine’s Day dinner. Did you know …