7 Drinks to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

7 Drinks to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Put on your green and grab a drink.  Don’t settle for green dyed beer, try one of the these green drinks and may the Luck of the Irish be with you! 1. The Green Lantern This drink combines melon liqueur and orange juice for a...
7 Drinks to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Flag Shot

Ok, nothing more Irish than the Irish flag and this shot captures all of the flag’s colors.  This is a layered drink and can be pretty tricky to make; if you are new to layering drinks.  I found this you.tube video that shows pretty clearly how to make the...
Grasshopper

Grasshopper

This retro drink brings you back to a time of cocktail parties and smooth Sinatra playing in the background.  Serve after dinner for a sweet treat! 1 oz half & half (or heavy cream) 1 oz Crème de menthe 1 oz Crème de cacao (white) Pour ingredients into a cocktail...
Chocolate Mint Martini

Chocolate Mint Martini

I love mint chocolate chip ice cream and this drink tastes just like that.  It is minty, without being overwhelming and the chocolate finish makes this the perfect dessert drink. 1 oz Creme de Menthe 2 oz Creme de Cacao (white) 1 oz whipped vodka 1 oz chocolate vodka...
Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo Chicken

This buffalo chicken has a subtle heat.  By baking the chicken it retains its crispiness without being heavy.  Serve this with the dip and celery. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cut chicken into cubes – about nugget size. Step 2: Set up your batter...
Apple Coffee Cake

Apple Coffee Cake

I enjoy a warm piece of cake with my coffee.  The apples and cinnamon of this cake make a very tasty treat for either breakfast or an afternoon snack. Step 1: Spray an 8″ round pan with cooking spray and set aside.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2: In a...
The Southernmost House – Historic Walking Tour

The Southernmost House – Historic Walking Tour

The Southernmost House is located at 1400 Duval Street at the corner of Duval and South Streets. William Curry came to Key West, from the Bahamas, penniless.  He became a wrecker and with his massive fortune, built eight mansions in Key West and became Florida’s...
Caramel Creme Brulee

Caramel Creme Brulee

I love Better than Sex in Key West.  They have the best desserts ever! So, I have recreated my favorite; “Team Cream”.  It is a smooth creme brûlée with a caramel topping.  It truly is the show stopper when I serve it for dessert! Step 1: Beat egg yolks,...
Custom House

Custom House

The Custom House is located at 281 Front Street. This big red brick building was built as the U.S. Custom House.  It opened in 1891 and in addition to the custom house it was the home to postal services and district court. The four story building was built to keep up...
Loopy Bubble

Loopy Bubble

This cocktail is a mixture of Loopy and Bubble vodka.  If you have not tried either, well hold on you are going to enjoy this experience.  Both of these are flavors made by Three Olives brand.  The Loopy vodka tastes like liquid fruit loops. Yep, that good.  The...