Everything Coastal: Coastal Cocktail

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Fall Inspired Pear Negroni Cocktail

Just had to share this fabulous classic Negroni Cocktail recipe that we tried yesterday - perfect for fall with an apple and pear flavored twist. So simple, so good!

Here's what you need for one cocktail:

1 1/2 oz. Laird's Apple Brandy
1 oz. Campari
3/4 oz. St. George's Spiced Pear Liqueur
Barlett Pear Slice for garnish
Large Ice Cubes

Stir over ice, strain into a double old fashioned glass with one large ice cube . Love this look- and your cocktail won't get watered down! Garnish by slipping a slice of pear into the glass.

We served ours in these lovely Cast of Crabs Double Old Fashioned Glasses - so pretty and the perfect complement to a great day at the beach!

P.S. Take Advantage of our 15% off Pre-Holiday Glassware Sale! Simply add "SHELLS17" to your shopping cart when buying any of our coastal barware and wine glasses. Sale continues through November 24! Perfect time to stock up for holiday gifts and holiday parties -

Here's a few of our fave designs!

Whales with just a touch of Whimsy

Light Breeze

Lobster Pod - look for the one lobster that insists on going his/her own way!

Mermaids and More Mermaids

Friday, May 19, 2017

Friday Cocktails - Dark Days from Bar Pilar

Last month, we escaped for a few days to visit Tom's daughter, Madison, in Washington DC. Although we've been there several times, visiting Washington D.C. is always an awe inspiring trip. If you have never been, I would highly recommend the journey. There are endless things to see and do, starting with the Smithsonian museums and the incredible monuments. The city is fairly easy to navigate with public transportation and the occasional Uber. (confession - my feet get tired!)

On this trip, Madison took us to some of her favorite spots, including the Bar Pilar in the U Street area on 14th. Amazing cocktails, and tapas! (pics borrowed from their Facebook page)

The Bar Pilar was a fun discovery. This Hemingway themed restaurant, decorated with several large wall-mounted game fish, Cuban travel posters, and Hemingway literary pics, had a definite island vibe in the middle of a major metropolitan city. Happening spot for young trendy Washington D.C. professionals to hang out!

So of course, we had to have a Caribbean cocktail... mine was a "Dark Days" - absolutely delish. Nemo, our adorable waitress, was kind enough to give me the recipe after I took just one sip of yumminess.

Recipe for one drink:

1.5 oz. Averna (Amaro)
3/4 oz. Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey
1/4 oz. Benedictine
2 dashes of orange bitters
Orange Peel Garnish

Stir together in a pitcher filled with ice. Strain over the ice and serve in your favorite cocktail glass.

Tom made these when we got home, and he served the drinks over one large ice cube and then added the orange peel garnish. We needed an excuse to try out our new Cast of Crabs Double Old Fashioned Glasses...

(p.s. Starfish Art can also be found in our store!)