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 drink recipe from the Ten P.M. Cook Book. 2 No. 2 cans pineapple juice 2 2″ sticks cinnamon 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup, fresh, froze, or canned lemon juice 8 lemon slices Cloves Simmer pineapple juice with cinnamon 10 min. Add sugar and lemon juice. Remove cinnamon. Pour into cups and [...]

Yet another fine “recipe” from the Big Boy Barbecue Book!  Wow, I’m not so sure about the green drinks and oddly green fruit items… but it does make a fantastic vintage photo! Serve cool fruit drinks to guests as they watch the chef perform at the grill and serve them with the meal. These drinks [...]