Cocktail Recipes

Jack Stack asked:


My brother is talking about being a bartender in my neighborhood while he lives with me this summer, He is just about 20 years old and I think you need to be 21 to barkeep. But I’ve also heard 18 to serve.

Which is the correct age? Does it matter if he’s gonna work off the books?

I’m hopin he can get a gig so I can score the free drinks, to make up for the lack of rent I’m sure i wont be getting.

luvmycats asked:


I am getting married in my home and it is just family coming–several from out of town. So I wanted to have a chance for everyone to get together and mingle/visit since it’s been a while since we’ve all been together. I am having a luncheon cocktail hour for visiting, etc…before the ceremony. I am having shrimp cocktail, mini quiches, cherry tomatoes stuffed with pesto and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese, cheese and cracker platter, fruit platter (maybe veggies too), and maybe broiled crab-stuffed mushroom caps. I need ONE more appetizer–like a fancy finger sandwhich or pinwheel sandwhich. Mind you–I am prepping this stuff myself (with mom’s help) the day before–except the stuff that goes in the oven obviously. I’ve perused hors d’oeuvre/appetizer books and recipe websites. I’m just not finding that last one that jumps out at me and sounds great with maybe a little sophistication. (Nothing in a sauce–too messy.)