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The Aviation Cocktail

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Do you have a bottle of Maraschino Cherry Liqueur in your liquor cabinet? If not, run out and get one because there’s is a new cocktail in my life, and you’re going to need Maraschino Liqueur to make it. My friend Joe introduced me to this drink and once it was on my radar I more »

Christmas Dinner at Key Ingredient

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Christmas Dinner. That’s the assignment this week at The Back Burner. If ever there were a meal that deserved a special cocktail as a prelude I would say Christmas Dinner would be it. So don’t you worry. I’ll be raising a glass with you this Christmas. But I also want to share a whole lot more »

Tropical Snowballs

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The holidays are here. Look around they’re EVERYWHERE! Especially here at The Back Burner where we’re featuring a few holiday treats this week of the sweet variety. While it’s true that there are plenty of sweet cocktails I could bring you this time of year. Brandy laced nogs or something tinged with vanilla. Maybe even more »

Ginger Martini

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My cohorts here at The Back Burner have been discussing the joys of gingerbread all week. I like gingerbread. But to me the most joyous aspect of gingerbread– especially during the holidays, isn’t the bread. It’s the ginger and all its possibilities. Ginger is an elegant ingredient where ever it shows its pert little face. more »