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Delicious Clover Club Cocktail with Empress 1908 Gin

Clover Club Cocktail with Empress 1908

One sip of the Clover Club Cocktail and you are hooked. This sweet, tart, and a creamy cocktail of Empress 1908 Gin, lime juice, and homemade raspberry syrup layered with a foamy egg white, is not only beautiful but it’s delicious! It’s made it to our Thirty-Thursday list. Ever since Quarantine started, my husband and I kicked-off our Thirsty-Thursday cocktail hour at home where we create different fun cocktails we so dearly miss from our favorite restaurants and bars. I…

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Lavender French 75 Cocktail with Empress 1908 Gin

Class up your celebrations with this Lavender French 75 🥂 Cocktail. I’m getting ready for our annual Friendsgiving dinner with close friends and I can’t wait to serve them one of my favorite cocktails, the French 75. I love my French 75’s just how it’s prepared, but it’s the holidays and I wanted to add a little something, something. Good thing I recently discovered Empress 1908 Gin because it gave it that pizazz I was looking for!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ What is a French…

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How to Store Leftover Champagne After Opening Bottle

Welcome to a celebration of a long love affair. If you love life with a passion, you will love Champagne and other sparkling wines, as I do. Every time I drink Champagne I am asked what am I celebrating? I say, life.  But who says Champagne is only for special occasions? Don’t get me wrong, I won’t turn away a good glass of wine or cocktail! But this bubbly affair of mine has been going on for some time.  Just…

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Best Champagne Bars in Southern California

While any good bartender can make a delicious Champagne cocktail, great ones are much harder to find. The following is a list of best Champagne bars recommended. While it is by no means a complete guide, its should help you get started on your search and even help you find suitable refuge while you’re traveling. Bar Marmont The Chateau Marmont, 8221 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA. Hotel bar is located in a renovated 1920’s Hollywood landmark. (photo: Chateau Marmont) LUCQUES LUCQUES 8474…

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Catal Restaurant and Evans Brewing Co. Celebrate Summer with a 5-Course Dinner, June 29th

Craft beer lovers, this event is for you.  If you’re a fan of exquisite cuisine and craft beer, Catal Restaurant in Downtown Disney has a dinner event you don’t want to miss.   On June 29th, experience one of Orange County California’s oldest microbrewery, Evans Brewing Co craft beers, which will be paired with an exclusive menu prepared by Catal Restaurant Chef. Evans Brewing Co, was founded as Orange County Brewing Company, the first beers were poured in February 1995. With management changes,…

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