by RetroRuth | Feb 6, 2015 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Let’s raise a glass to the end of the week! This is Manila! “Is it good?” “Yes. It’s sweet, but good.” The Verdict: Good From The Tasting Notes – Syrupy and sweet, but the sweet is balanced out with the sting of the alcohol and the lemon juice. Fruity without...
by RetroRuth | Jan 16, 2015 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
Well, it’s 2015 and it’s time to break out a whole new year of drinks. So we thought we’d start with a layered drink. This is Brandy Scaffa! Brandy Scaffa Author: Here’s How, 1941 Ingredients 1/3 Maraschino 1/3 Green Chartreuse 1/3 Brandy Instructions Pour these...
by RetroRuth | Dec 31, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, New Years
So, who is ready to party? Well…it’s not us. We are staying in tonight, but to make up for that we are still going to whip up some fun vintage drinks! Since I was digging through the archives anyway, I thought I would bring you the top drinks from 2014 from Vintage...
by RetroRuth | Dec 26, 2014 | Cocktail Party, Cocktails
I hope everyone had a good Christmas! Today we are making a cocktail that is pretty much just vermouth. This is Green Room! From The House of Calvert Party Encyclopedia, 1960 [cooked-sharing] “How is it?” “Tastes like vermouth.” The Verdict: Vermouth From The Tasting...
by RetroRuth | Dec 19, 2014 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST
This year, our Christmas gift to you is a drink that combines chocolate and eggnog. You’re welcome. [cooked-sharing] “Wait, hold on. Alex is trying to get your hat.” “Well, she can’t have it.” “How’s the drink?” “Really good. She can’t have that either.” The Verdict:...
by RetroRuth | Dec 12, 2014 | Best & Worst, Christmas, Cocktail Party, Cocktails, Holiday, The BEST
Time for some Christmas Cocktails! This is Brandied Coffolate! I am excited to start with this one. Chocolate, coffee and brandy? Ummm…yeah. Sign me up! This recipe is from a 1976 Martha Holmes Holiday Recipe book that was put out by the power company. You can see it...
