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I wanted something chocolately after dinner and though I'm not a big chocolate-flavored cocktail fan, I decided to indulge and looked up what was in a Chocolate Martini. Holy strong Batman! Though this cocktail only has two ingredients, the Creme de Cacao and vodka will kick your little behind if you're not too careful. This cocktail is definitely a sipper, but with the use of your imagination, many variations can be concocted with using this recipe as a base. Ingredients: 2 oz. Creme de Cacao 2 oz. Vodka (I like Three Olives) Method: Chill your martini glass in the freezer...

So, I guess I've been on a martini kick as of late and the Strawberry Vodka Martini has been quenching my martini tooth. Can you have a martini tooth? If so, I think it's right next to my rum tooth. *Wink* This cocktail combines two things I like to do, smash (muddle) things and drink fancy beverages. Though this drink may look pretty and "girlie", it's a nice balance of not too sweet and not too potent and would be a wonderful drink to serve your guests! Ingredients: 3 Strawberries, chopped 1 1/2 Tbsp. Simple syrup 2 oz. Vodka 1 1/2...

The Trader Vic Grog cocktail recipe is taken from the book, Beachbum Remixed. I highly recommend any of Beachbum Berry's books! Lemons and lemon juice always seems to be plentiful in our house, so why not mix up some lemony libations! Enter in the Trader Vic Grog that is is not overly sour or sweet, but boy does the dark rum flavor mix wonderfully with the citrus juices.    Ingredients: 2 oz. Dark Jamacian rum *see below 1 oz. Pineapple juice 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice 1 oz. Passion fruit syrup 1 dash Angostra Bitters   Method: Build cocktail into...

Like a lot of classic cocktails, there are a lot of variations and the Vodka Gimlet is no exception. The inspiration for finding this cocktail was due to a customer coming into the store looking to dress for a Mad Man style party, so I was pondering about what type of cocktails the characters on the show drink. I came across this Vodka Gimlet recipe on the AMC Mad Men page, but I decided to modify it a little to my taste seeing as there are a few variations that looked tasty to me. Interesting facts: A description of the...

The Singapore Sling is a classic cocktail that has a different recipe no matter where I have looked, so this recipe comes from Mr. Booze who is one of my favorite cocktail resources. The Singapore Sling was invented in Singapore by bartender Ngiam Tong Goon in 1915 for the Raffles Hotel, little did Mr. Goon know that his cocktail creation would live on as a classic for almost 100 years. If you like gin and you like a drink that's a little sweet, you'll enjoy this refreshing treat! Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Gin 2 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix (see...

It all started out so innocently.  These things usually do.  I was skulking through shops and galleries in the funky-artsy-affluent Geneva suburb of Chicago with my brother Steve and his wife Heidi.  We stumbled upon one of those vintage shops that are a very organized brand of chaos.  Beautiful, seemingly unorganized gems everywhere with the lack of rhyme or reason that makes you feel like you are on a treasure hunt.   There, under a black fedora that featured a pink feather hat, I found my first pair.  Emerald cut stones in a deep mossy green.  A window pane frame...

On February 4, 2009 we lost an amazing singer and founder of The Cramps, Erik Lee Purkhiser who is also known as Lux Interior. To say that Lux and The Cramps are a major influence on music is an understatement, their music has spanned many decades from the 1970s to 2000's. Their music is still as relavant and exciting to a young fan first discovering their records through to those who has been following The Cramps since day one. Lux Interior will forever live on through his music, his lyrics and the people who he has and will influence.  The...

Mode Merr is one of the brands that Cats Like Us has carried since the very beginning. The brand epitomizes some of the best qualities of modern retro clothing - it's well made, creatively designed, classic, and just fun! It really appeals to not only the pinup girl and rockabilly hellcat, but every gal who wants to put a little retro with an edge in their wardrobe! The line is made by a gal named Angela that is so fun, creative and like minded, we thought you should get to know her a little better. I can't say enough good...

The Moscow Mule is New York State's signature cocktail according to this interesting Buzzfeed article. Seeing as I love ginger beer and I'm from NYS, I had to make this cocktail this week's drink of the week! The mixture of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice makes for simple yet tasty combo.  According to the Buzzfeed article the reason why the Moscow Mule is New York State's signature drink as it was said to be invented in 1941 by Martin of G.F. Heublein Brothers, Inc., an East Coast Spirit producer and Jack Morgan, President of Cock n' Bull Products who...

Rat Bastard Rockabilly sounds like a tough name for a tough guy, but when we talked to Chris Johnson the creator of the brand, he's the most down to earth and approachable fellow you could ever meet. Read more to find out about his brand, inspiration and products. How did Rat Bastard Rockabilly start? You could say that it all started about 10 years ago when I was living away from home .There has always been a creative side to my life and all the hobbies I have indulged in just added up to multiple talents. Drawing being the most...