Happy Mardi Gras!
February 16, 2010 – 8:44 am | 2 Comments

Reporting from Tampa, Florida, I wanted to wish everyone a happy Mardi Gras.  While today is business as usual across the globe, New Orleanians are taking the day off to take part in the annual …

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How to Make a Great Martini
January 24, 2010 – 9:59 am | One Comment
How to Make a Great Martini

The word martini has evolved recently to encompass any cocktail served in a martini (cocktail glass).  Although I still use the word interchangeably, when you hear me say that I’m in the mood for a …

The Sugar Magnolia Bloody Mary – Cocktail Recipe
January 21, 2010 – 11:47 am | No Comment

Here, my friends is the “almost world famous recipe” from the now- defunct Sugar Magnolia restaurant (formerly at 1910 Magazine St.).  This drink has received rave reviews from almost every customer that tried one.  I …

The Ultimate Margarita Recipe
January 19, 2010 – 4:29 pm | No Comment
The Ultimate Margarita Recipe

Nothing beats a properly made margarita; tequila, orange liqueur and citrus juice, shaken and served in a salt-rimmed glass.  It’s my favorite cocktail.  The sweet and the sour flavors all blend together to create a …

The Sazerac Cocktail
January 19, 2010 – 11:13 am | 2 Comments
The Sazerac Cocktail

The Sazerac is the father of all cocktails, and is believed to have been the original cocktail.  It was concocted in New Orleans, thought to have been invented at the “Sazerac Coffee-house” on Royal Street.  …

Kevin's New Orleans Bloody Mary
January 19, 2010 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Kevin's New Orleans Bloody Mary

Ingredients

2 ounces Vodka
6 ounces V8 Juice (Spicy V8)
1 teaspoon Prepared Horseradish
Celery Salt
2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
2 dashes Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Crystal or Louisiana Brand)
Wedge of Fresh Lime
Wedge of Fresh Lemon

Method
Fill a glass with ice.  Pour in …