Dickens Cider

who doesn't want a little dickens cider? a spiced spiked scintillating sipper!

The Nishi

That's not what we call it in Philadelphia ... ahem, but anyway look outside. Today in Philly we have the most beautiful weather, perfect for a long brunch outdoors. Isn't every brunch made better with certain imbibitions? I, for one, am not a big fan of alcoholic coffee drinks, though I do love coffee, and while there's nothing better than a really good Bloody Mary sometimes we just want something different.

Trois Rivieres

Hoorah! New category for aspiring martini moms like me.
I made this cocktil last Friday for a get-together and I think it was pretty successful. It has a very smooth, round taste and it looks pretty in the right glass.

1.5 oz. Canadian whisky
0.5 oz. Dubonnet rouge
1.5 tsp. Cointreau

Shake all of the above with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail (martini) glass. Garnish with an orange twist.