Skiers out there, this drink is for you. Il Bombardino is an eggnog-like concoction from the Italian Alps.
A Poisonous Escape
Of course, I had to include a tiki-style drink to my novel collection of cocktails. A Poisonous Escape is a delicious concoction I imagine would be served at the Poison Ivy tiki bar scene in A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE. It’s probably…
Cyn Cyn Punch
The Cyn Cyn Punch is another cocktail I created inspired by my first novel THE LOVE FOOL, and was first printed in the Book Club Edition released in August 2020. This cocktail is a refreshing sipper that my character Teddy…
Il Leone Stregato
The Witches of Benevento Benevento is a historical city located about 70km northeast of Naples, in Italy’s Campania region. Known for its Roman ruins, Catholic church, and my mother’s childhood home, the city is also remembered for its eerie legends…
The Sage Monkey
This is my really simple twist on a basic Gin Rickey. The gin: I wanted to highlight the delicious flavor of Monkey 47 gin; a small batch gin distilled in the botanical fairy tale woods of Germany’s Black Forest. My…
GIOLINA: Quality Pizza and Craft Cocktails
[MILAN] – Giolina is a sleek, yet casual establishment that focuses on pizzas made from high quality and local ingredients, and a side of delectable cocktails. A friend had suggested we visit and strongly advised us to get a cocktail…
ROME: 5 spots for a great happy hour aperitivo
While in Rome, introduce yourself to the wonderful experience of happy hour a.k.a. aperitivo. Between 6:00 PM–8:00 PM – the period just after work and before dinner – café bars offer a variety of snacks free with a purchase of…