Jaime Garza

Spring is already here and summer will be here before we know it! That being said, everyone needs a light, quick and delicious drink to make at home and sip all summer long. The best part about sangria is that a pitcher can survive in your fridge for days, provided you don’t finish it (judgment free zone here). So, picture this: it’s warming up, you have an opportunity to BBQ or lay poolside, and

Imagine a cocktail so popular it depleted the supply of a specific liquor throughout the world. That’s what the Mai Tai did! In Oakland, CA in 1944, The Trader Vic’s restaurant gave birth to the Mai Tai. Originating from the Tahitian word Maita’i, meaning “excellence,” once you take a sip you can’t deny the well-fitting name. Made of rum (plenty of rum), lime juice, orgeat, and orange curaçao. Man

Mezcal and tequila are two popular spirits that are often confused with each other, but they are actually quite different. Both are made from agave plants, but the differences in production methods and types of agave used result in distinct flavor profiles and drinking experiences. Now it’s time toexplore the differences between mezcal and tequila, their histories, production processes, and flavor profiles.

Before we get into it, technically the answer is a resounding YES . And the reason for this is that there is US Federal Law in place that require vodka to be colorless, tasteless and odorless. That being said, some vodkas have more of a bite than others. The underlying taste is just ethyl alcohol and water. Some distillers cover this taste and harshness better than others. If you’re an avid vodka

The old-fashioned is one of the most basic, but also one of the most iconic cocktails. Developed in the late 1800’s, it is a combination of three ingredients (there are tons of variations on this, but they’re not worth acknowledging). If you like whiskey, this is the drink for you. It is booze forward, and packs quite the punch, as the drink is almost entirely alcohol. If Don Draper drinks it, it

Irish cream, Eggnog, Pumpkin Spice, Gingerbread, Peppermint, White Chocolate… these are all flavors that sound sweet and also reminiscent of the weather cooling down and the holidays nearing. We all know what vodka, whiskey, rum, gin and tequila are. Those are liquors. A liqueur, on the other hand, is a sweet specific flavored alcohol. Typically they are a bit lower in alcohol content but pack a

Okay, so we all know what the eggplant emoji means… don’t we? Well, if you don’t I’m not gonna be the one to explain it to you. Ask your children or grandchildren. Trust me, they’ll know. Outside of a phallic reference, eggplant is so good for you! It’s high in antioxidants, vitamins C, K and B6. It’s high in fiber and aids in digestion. Eggplant is also high in phytonutrients that help mental

While whiskey has been around and being enjoyed for hundreds of years, the whiskey sour was birthed about 150 years ago. Seems criminal we went so long without it, doesn’t it? Well thanks to the Wisconsin newspaper that first mentioned the drink, it’s been a classic staple for as long as any of you reading this can remember. The cocktail consists of whiskey, lemon, sugar, egg white, a cherry and o

Nothing like a classic cocktail. The Manhattan was created in the 1870’s and is named for the borough of New York City it originates from and is one of the most simple and loved whiskey cocktails, alongside an old fashioned. A Manhattan is traditionally made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. While rye whiskey is traditional, many recipes use other kinds of whiskey and it is up to you

By now we all know cauliflower is a vegetable of many faces. It’s rice, it’s bread, it’s mashed potatoes. As we all roll our eyes at the many uses of cauliflower impersonating far better and more delicious foods, it’s hard to ignore the carb deficit that a cauliflower centric meal has. For a veggie that mimics air when eating raw and alone, it sure can dress up and impress. Did you know that an av