Tag Archives: Cocktails

Fall into Autumn with my #SipWatchTweet Apples and Asian Pear Sangria.

Posted on 10/10/2018 by countessrose

Admittedly I wanted a cranberry spice sangria, alas fresh cranberries won’t be ready for another few weeks. You know my key to amazing sangria (and should be everyone else’s as well), seasonally fresh fruit and inexpensive, extremely drinkable wine. If … Continue reading →

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Sip in the Holidays at Bar Toscana

Posted on 12/01/2015 by countessrose

The holiday season nipping at our heels means our favorite shows on hiatus,  that means more sipping, less watching for me. Which leads me scouting for you the best sipping to get you in the mood. Once again, I put … Continue reading →

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Fall into the season with these Autumn Cocktails

Posted on 10/20/2015 by countessrose

When Autumn falls (see what I did there?) upon us, I’m always thrilled. It brings back the best T.V., it’s wine harvest season and all the best cocktail lounges and bars present their speciality fall cocktails. Here are my favorite … Continue reading →

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SipWatchTweet: 5 Best Places for Manhattans in L.A.

Posted on 07/27/2015 by countessrose

Drinking (responsibly) and tweeting go together like champagne and sushi. I’m the one who coined, Sip. Watch. Tweet. but I’m far from the only person who does it. Sommelier I am, bartender I’m not. So at home, when I’m sipping … Continue reading →

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The Pikey’s Love Potion + Sonja Morgan = #RHONY #SipWatchTweet Nirvana

Posted on 06/29/2015 by countessrose

Sure, The Pikey LA is well known to Angelenos as a hip British pub on Sunset with a delectable ever changing farmer’s market driven menu and knowledgeable barmen. But did you know several of their speciality cocktails, change seasonally as … Continue reading →

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The Wayward Pines #SipWatchTweet Cocktail

Posted on 06/23/2015 by countessrose

If you’re a fan of craft cocktails, and let’s face it if you’re following me you obviously are; If you’re watching Wayward Pines, and you should be; this is the cocktail for you. Hanging out at West Hollywood’s hip aviation … Continue reading →

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Angelenos, If You’re Going To Drink Whiskey In The Summer…

Posted on 06/16/2015 by countessrose

Angelenos had no shortages of bars to celebrate #NationalBourbonDay. 2015 really brought the whole “whiskey is the new black” scene to the bar industry. Los Angeles bars, speakeasies, lounges, even some hotel bars are getting in on the whiskey craze. … Continue reading →

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Have A Mai Tai…It’s Waikiki Beach in A Glass

Posted on 05/12/2015 by countessrose

Sure. I promised myself I wouldn’t work while on my Hawaiian vacation but… I’m not a tropical drink fan. I don’t order sugary cocktails or liqueurs at bars, but I was in Hawaii. How can you sit on the beaches … Continue reading →

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The @BlueCollarPub is Perfection for #SipWatchTweet Cocktails

Posted on 04/08/2015 by countessrose

Blue Collar 361 South Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-828-1595 Hours: Monday-Thursday 6p-1a Friday & Saturday 6p-2a Sunday 6p-12a Cost: $$ [$9 and up] Website: Bluecollarla.com Twitter: @bluecollarpub You’d expect to find an old school cocktail lounge in the … Continue reading →

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Spring (Cocktails) Has Sprung @ThePikeyLA

Posted on 04/06/2015 by countessrose

The Pikey 7617 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-850-5400 Hours: Monday-Friday 12p-2a Saturday & Sunday 1030a-2a Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4p-7p Cost: $$ Website: thepikeyla.com Twitter: @thepikeyla It’s a British pub in Hollywood. Of course it’s going to boast … Continue reading →

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