HEATHER MILLS / PAUL McCARTNEY DIVORCE COCKTAIL

I have had many requests to post this favorite from the April 2008 MIXOLOGY MONTHLY. I created it in honor of the Mills/McCartney divorce. Take a look and please comment. Yes, I know it's irreverent, that's the idea!

CHEERS MAGAZINE INTERVIEW

The latest issue of CHEERS Magazine, September 2008, features an article by Martha Russis entitled "One Size Doesn't Fit All, The right glass can make or break a quality drink" on page 44. I was interviewed for the "COCKTAIL CLASSICS" segment. Please check it out. As many of you know, I believe that the proper glass form is important when serving classic cocktails. There is good reason they had stood the test of time. Newer styles of libations give room for play and creativity. Practicality and appropriateness should not take a back seat to inventiveness.

FERGUS IN THE GRASS

Wonderful friends of mine, Jen & Marc, were married this summer in NYC. They hosted a casual rooftop BBQ celebration in honor of their nuptials. I had the pleasure of creating a Signature Wedding Cocktail for the event. When asked what they would like the drink to represent, they said "Fergus, of course!" Fergus is their adorable and very headstrong pup. So, Here's "Fergus in the Grass."

The cocktail featured some great summer flavors, including muddled fresh Kiwi fruit. The garnish was a hand-dipped chocolate & chocolate chip decorated marshmallow; an edible FERGUS head.

Congrats Jen, Marc & Fergus!

MIXOLOGY MONTHLY May 2008

Here's an example of my e-newsletter "Mixology Monthly". This one featured "The Three Candidates" (Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama & John McCain) before the Primary Election. Coming in October: "The Veeps".

Vijay Amritraj Foundation Event

I had the honor of creating two original cocktails for the Vijay Amritraj Foundation event at the private Akhoury estate on Saturday, September 6, 2008. For those of you who may not know who Vijay is, he is one of the world's most celebrated Indian tennis players, as well as an actor (James Bond & Star Trek films). His foundation helps the most needy and often forgotten people suffering in India. www.vijayamritrajfoundation.org

The two cocktails I created, "The Clay Court" & "The Grass Court", had Tennis themes and incorporated the flavors of India (cardamom, curry and tamarind).

Seasonal Cocktails

Welcome to my Cocktail Blog

I look forward to sharing creative cocktail ideas with you, keeping you posted on events I am participating in and offering information on trends in the cocktail industry.

I have been creating unique cocktails since the early 1980's, when I had my own specialty catering group "Creative Fine Dining." Since then I have continued to experiment with fresh herbs and spices, unusual ingredients and over-the-top presentations. 

I will soon offer a link to sign up for my e-newsletter "Mixology Monthly", where I present fun, quirky and insanely current cocktails.

Thanks for joining me in my passion for original cocktails!

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Herb