A bottle of Strawberry Rhubarb Moonshine next to a martini glass containing a dark orange cocktail with two strawberries

Strawberry Rhubarb Moonshine

March 5, 2024 · by · in reviews

Strawberry Rhubarb Moonshine by Still Fired Distilleries is a 40-proof, un-aged whisky with a natural strawberry sweetness and a tart rhubarb savoriness without added sugar. Recommended by Northern Rose Spirits to be served straight or in cocktails, it’s enjoyable and unique, needing no sugar to enhance its flavor profile.

Title Card for Ponies and Jiggers

Ponies and Jiggers, January 2024

January 19, 2024 · by · in ponies and jiggers

January 2024 brings you Ellicottville Brewing’s Galentine’s Day Brunch, an intriguing Strawberry Rhubarb Moonshine by Still Fired Distillery, and the 6th Annual Cask Ales FUNdraiser by LIBME supporting diabetes education. Plus, Catoctin Creek celebrates 15 years with expanded shipping options, though NY remains off-limits (jokingly tempting illicit whiskey runs).

A cranberry margarita in a low ball glass

Tart Cranberry Margarita, revisited

December 9, 2021 · by · in recipes

Gosh, it seems like forever since we’ve written anything for our wonderful site. We kind of lost ourselves for a bit when we forgot that we write this for our own amusement, and if our readers enjoy it too, that’s wonderful!

A Brewed Cocktail: Ginger Blue Gin and Tonic

A Brewed Cocktail: Ginger Blue Gin and Tonic

January 12, 2017 · by · in recipes, recommendations

Melba gets the ingredients for an easy-drinking gin and tonic with the flavors of blueberry and ginger.

Laird's Applejack

Laird’s Applejack

November 9, 2011 · by · in recipes, recommendations

Melba can’t pass up the allure of *Applejack,* and tries a couple of cocktails made with the apple-flavored liquor.

Fresh cut watermelon, a bottle vodka, and a bottle of bitters behind a glass

Watermelon Afternoon

July 23, 2011 · by · in guest speakers, recipes

Scott S creates a classic cocktail with fresh watermelon.