August 28, 2026

Old Cuban

Old Cuban, from Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle, New York One of the city’s most beloved hotel bars was the birthplace of this revered modern classic. Bartender Audrey Saunders created the drink for the bar’s revamped menu in 2001, and it’s remained a fixture ever since. Ingredients • ¾ oz. …

Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 1 3/4 cup flour ½ tsp. nutmeg and allspice 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 bananas) 2 tsp. baking powder 1/3 cup melted butter ½ tsp. baking soda 2 tablespoons milk ¼ salt 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 …

Blueberry Muffins

My mom found this recipe in Parade magazine a LONG time ago. Preheat 375 degrees   Serves: 12 muffins ½ c. butter (room temperature) 1 ¾ c. all-purpose flour 1 c. & 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ c. cornmeal 2 large eggs ¼ tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. …

Hemingway Daquiri

2 oz. light rum (prefer 4 yr. Flor de Caña)3/4 oz fresh lime juice3/4 oz fresh grapefruit juice1/2 oz simple syrup (heat equal parts sugar & water until sugar is dissolved; chill)1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Add all ingredients into cocktail shakerAdd ice, shake until sides of shaker are well-chilledStrain …