Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Wondering what all the ‘fuss’ is about? Cinco de Mayo honors the Mexican army victory over a greatly outnumbered French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.   But it is not Mexico’s Independence … Continue reading

World Cocktail Day is May 13, less than two weeks away.

World Cocktail Day is May 13 this year.  That’s less than two weeks away.  What are you planning? … Continue reading

National Martini Day is Coming: June 19, 2016

Time to start planning; National Martini Day is right around the corner!   Well 90 days from today, that’s sort of around the corner.  😉 … Continue reading

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to one and all. Enjoy an “Irish” Martini …. one with green garnish and decoration.  But please leave the drink clean clear and pure.   My thanks to PortGirl for the photo! … Continue reading

World Gin Day is Coming: June 11, 2016

Time to start planning; World Gin Day is right around the corner!   Well 90 days from now, more or less, that’s sort of around the corner.  😉 I hope to do another round of Gin Tastings, similar to last years.  … Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Day next week!

March 17th and St. Patrick’s Day are just around the corner.   How are you planning on celebrating?  Does a green Martini sound right? I’ve railed railed about ‘tinis in the past:  Appletini, Mintini, Chocotini, and on and on.   The purist … Continue reading

Happy National Margarita Day

Yes, I know this is a Martini blog, but who says you can’t celebrate National Margarita day with a Martini?   LOL Have a great and safe holiday with whatever libation you choose.   … Continue reading

World Cocktail Day; May 13, 2016 is Coming

World Cocktail Day; May 13, 2016 is Coming in just 90 days.  Are you ready? … Continue reading

Celebrate Blue Moon Friday!

This Friday evening we witness a rare ‘Blue Moon’.   Sounds like a perfect reason to celebrate with a Perfect Martini.  Not that we need much of an excuse. For those wondering, a ‘Blue Moon’ is either the third full moon … Continue reading

National Tequila Day!

Happy National Tequila Day to everyone! Yes, I know this is a Martini blog and NO, there’s no such thing as a Tequila Martini despite what anyone claims.   But that doesn’t mean we can’t honor a friendly, and very … Continue reading