Life’s Rants

A delicious sipper on and off the links, the 19th Hole is a refreshing vodka cocktail celebrating the classic combination of sweet lemonade and refreshing black tea flavors. Enjoy over ice in a highball glass garnished with a lemon wedge.

Cocktail waiting in the queue ... I love elderflower, so I collect recipes and try to make them at home. This recipe is from my new friend Troy H from the Shaker & Spoon Facebook community. Use PourMore to Help Grow Your Collection PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY Picture from AI - Will post my version when done. Use PourMore to Help Grow Your Collection PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY The Cocktail Recipe 1 oz elderflower liqueur (recommended: St. Germain's Elderflow

A bright, ginger‑forward Horsefeather cocktail elevated with Blue Run High Rye Bourbon—refreshing, spicy, and full of Kansas City character.

A nutty, tropical Canadian whisky cocktail with tahini, pineapple, citrus, and spice. A silky, surprising sip from Shaker & Spoon’s Canadian Cool Box.

Bartesian is still at it - tempting me with their promos. How long will I be able to hold out? Here are ads for today: PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY Disclaimer: Cigar smoking and drinking alcohol are for adults of legal smoking and drinking age. Life’s Rants promotes the responsible and legal enjoyment of premium cigars and alcohol by individuals of legal age. We do not endorse or encourage smoking or drinking among minors.

A bright, cozy Canadian whisky cocktail blending apple, ginger, citrus, and spice—The Lumberjack’s Wife delivers fall warmth in every sip.

Bartesian has my number. They are constantly marketing to me on social media. I’m not going to pull the trigger today! 😂 PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY Disclaimer: Cigar smoking and drinking alcohol are for adults of legal smoking and drinking age. Life’s Rants promotes the responsible and legal enjoyment of premium cigars and alcohol by individuals of legal age. We do not endorse or encourage smoking or drinking among minors.

You may have noticed that we have been building and blogging about our Private Sipping Room. We've been sharing our spirits collection and all the things it has taken to build this room. Well, something has caught my eye. It's super cool, but it will take us a little off course from The Sipping Room. The advertising gods were smart. They saw me coming and knew what to show me. THE BARTESIAN PREMIUM COCKTAIL MAKER Watch the Video to Learn More It's pretty much a Keurig fo

A tropical‑meets‑autumn rye cocktail with pineapple, warm spices, and a pumpkin‑spice rim—bright, cozy, and perfectly balanced.

A bright, rum‑driven Hurricane with citrus, passion fruit, and depth from Bacardi and Myers’s—vibrant on the nose, balanced on the palate, smooth on the finish.

A velvety Chocolate Martini that blends Baileys, Mozart, and vodka into pure dessert luxury, with rich cocoa, creamy texture, and a lingering finish.

The Canadian Cool Box brings autumn’s cozy charm to the glass, celebrating Canada’s bold whisky traditions with rich, crisp-weather cocktails. From bright, spiced sippers to floral, cold‑weather twists, each recipe highlights the depth of Canadian whisky and the creativity of Shaker & Spoon’s bartenders—perfect for savoring as the season turns.

A bright, refreshing Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash featuring Old Forester King Ranch, fresh berries, basil, and lemon — summer’s perfect bourbon cocktail.

A tropical escape in every sip—Shaker & Spoon’s Here Comes the Rum Box delivers bright, island‑inspired cocktails and creative rum‑forward recipes.

In our journey to learn about different spirits and cocktails, we continue to grow our collection. Check out our list, and let us know if there is anything you recommend we add to our collection. Use PourMore to Help Grow Your Collection PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY American Whiskey - Bourbon American Whiskey - Bourbon Spirit 2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Icon Series Kiawah Blend (750 ml) Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Port Wine Ba

A celebratory look at Shaker & Spoon’s Bourbon‑versary Box, featuring three bourbon‑forward cocktails that honor ten years of creativity and craft.

Ninja SLUSHi™ 88 oz. Professional Frozen Drink Maker

Torani Original Syrups provide gold-standard flavors and vibrant colors to create amazing drink experiences.

PourMore’s Maple Manhattan Cocktail pairs SirDavis Rye and maple syrup for a smooth, elegant drink that defines the Good Life.

A rye-forward Old Fashioned crafted for Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye, complete with His/Hers notes, a Good Life touch, and an AI-created cocktail image.