The Cortez

It was hot and muggy, the end of a long week, and we had a surfeit of tequila — so I went looking for something simple yet refreshing that might help make a dent in the tequila supply. I came up with a few options but the one that struck me as eminently suitable was…

Classic Margarita Pitcher

It’s Canada Day! Or it was when we made this pitcher of deliciousness. July 1 was Canada’s sesquicentennial, and how better to celebrate 150 years of belonging to an eh-saying culture than by raising a glass? I’ve been meaning to make a classic margarita for months, but even under the heading “classic” I found numerous…

The Wild Ruffian

What’s in a name? Well, three ounces of alcohol, for starters—and finishers if you drink this cocktail too quickly. But before we get to that, here’s a little info about this summer sipper. Developed by mixologist Lynn House of Chicago’s Blackbird restaurant, the Wild Ruffian is a perfect cocktail for highlighting the fruity side of…