Add a lot of flair to your next cocktail party by adding Tonga Punch to the drink selection! This recipe is from Passport to Trader Vic’s Exotic Cocktails. In the containers of a blender combine: 2 oz. Trader Vic’s Light Puerto Rican Rum 1-1/2 oz. Orange Juice 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice 1/2 oz. lime juice [...]

Ah, nothing like a booze filled hot coffee drink!  It picks you up, while it calms you down… or something like that. Yet another recipe is from Passport to Trader Vic’s Exotic Cocktails, Coffee Diablo! 3/4 oz. Brandy or Trader Vic’s Navy Grog and Punch Rum 1/2 oz Triple Sec 2 whole cloves 1 twist Lemon [...]

Keep the party exciting with variety! This recipe is fromPassport to Trader Vic’s Exotic Cocktails. In a tall glass filled with cracked ice, add: 1/2 Lime (squeeze 1/2 Lime, save shell) 1 oz. Cranberry Juice 1/2 oz. Trader Vic’s Rock Candy Syrup 2 oz. Vodka Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling water and [...]

Planning a swank cocktail party over the holiday season? If so, the Passport to Trader Vic’s Exotic Cocktails is just the ticket!  There is no date noted in this one, but judging by the fact that they were offering their ultra swank ceramic drink glasses for $5.00 to $7.95 for a set of 4, postage [...]

Who doesn’t love a Manhattan? It is such a sophisticated drink, perhaps only topped by the illustrious Martini. Here I am offering two recipes for the price of none!  Both of these come from “How to mix, how to serve, 43 perfect drink recipes.” I’ve had Manhattan’s in swanky lounges, fine cocktail parties, and even [...]

Okay, I admit this “vintage” is a departure from my usual collection, but really… how can you resist this lovely woman looking at you with a couple of mixed drinks levitating in front of her face?  No, no… please don’t try to convince me that you can resist her… because I know that deep down [...]

From “You can do the Excitin’est Things with Ice Cream and Seven-Up!” comes Some Like It Pink! Good wholesome recipes for the Peppermint Party Float, and the Party Chocolate Sauce.  What could be better than peppermint ice cream and chocolate sauce?  Well, howz’about peppermint ice cream, chocolate sauce and 7-up?! Peppermint Party Float 1 quart [...]

Here is a dessert recipe from A Treasury of Great Recipes by Mary and Vincent Price.  This recipe comes from the Antigua Casa Sobrino De Botin section in the book.  I know that at least one of our coffee aficionado fan will enjoy this one! We are great coffee drinkers and take it hot or [...]