Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Located in the Old Historic District of Savannah, Chive Sea Bar and Lounge came highly recommended. It’s decor is inspired by the decadence of the roaring 20’s in the oldest City in Georgia.

Mudslide Martini

Mudslide Martini

Even though this drink says cozy up to the fire, the Mudslide was actually created at the Wreck Bar in Rum Point on Grand Cayman Island. It is the islands’ signature drink today; so just think sandy beaches instead of are-ski. It is potent so 

Negroni

Negroni

A Negroni is an acquired taste, another one of Italy’s most popular aperitif’s, served any time of the year!

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz

This bright orange coloured aperitif has less alcohol and is much smoother than Campari. Italy has been perfecting “spritzs” for decades. A thirst quenching drink perfect for hot summer days. The Aperol Spritz mixes up quickly in a glass, no shakers required.

Limoncello

Limoncello

One of the most popular Italian liqueurs is served ice cold, most commonly as a digestif.

Ingleside Inn, Palm Springs

Ingleside Inn, Palm Springs

We had all hoped to be travelling again. But it looks like as another season approaches, we will stay close to home. So, it is time to dust off our memories and look at some pictures. In the heart of downtown Palm Springs lies a 

Cosmo

Cosmo

Were Cosmo’s ever a thing before Carrie Bradshaw? Not too sweet and not too tart, these drinks are meant to be sipped SLOWLY! “AND JUST LIKE THAT” they are absolutely delicious! Soon we can get the shaker out and watch again with some friends.

Campari Spritz

Campari Spritz

The recipe to this beautiful, crimson colored Italian aperitif – Campari – remains a secret after more than 150 years. Infused with herbs, plants, fruit, and alcohol: it is more bitter as compared to sweet. If you like Americano’s or Negroni’s, you have a bottle; 

White Port

White Port

A few years ago we discovered White Port and now it is an entertaining favourite.   We have been able to buy Fonseca and Taylor Fladgate White Port in Western Canada for a very reasonable price.  Both come from grapes grown on the Upper Slopes of the Douro 

Caesar

Caesar

A Caesar varies from a Bloody Mary with the addition of clam juice to the tomato juice; rather than just tomato juice found in the Bloody Mary.   But both drinks are considered hangover cures and are often found on Brunch menus. “Mott’s” has become famous