And a little bit extra as well! Here at Drinks after Dark, we want people to stay away from the night club champagne they give out and instead, go for something a little more… sophisticated. You know, good.
Drinks After Dark’s exclusive cocktail guru, Steve Kemble, has created the “Ten Grand” for us to toast the New Year with. Ring in 2009 with style! 
To make:
1 oz 10 Cane Rum
1 oz Grand Marnier
Peach Puree
Pomegranate Juice
Moet & Chandon
Put the rum, Grand Marnier, Peach puree and pomegranate juice into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake well. Pour into Champagne glasses and top …read more

Ahhh Christmas. If you’re at all like me, you start looking for the next flight to somewhere, anywhere hot. If you’re like my friend Carly, you decorate starting today, and you revel in all the wonderful things Christmas can be. There’s room for both of us in the world, but we’ve decided it’s better if our paths don’t cross too much during the silly season.
Drinks After Dark’s exclusive cocktail guru, Steve Kemble, has prepared a Peppermint Moijito for those of us who need a little escape and for those of you who just want to enjoy a dirnk with friends …read more

As the weather (here at least) turns cooler, I start to turn to warmer drinks and red wines. The stuff that makes me feel all toasty.
Drinks After Dark’s exclusive cocktail Guru, Steve Kemble has created me something yummy and warm for the cold November nights.
To make:
1 oz 10 Cane Rum
Hot water
1 tbsp apple butter
1 cinnamon stick for garnish
Despite this looking easy, it’s a little tricky to put together. First, put the hot water (almost as much as you want for the drink) into a highball glass. Stir in the apple butter until it’s melted and mixed in. Add the rum …read more

It’s October first (how did that happen already??) and that means it’s time for another exclusive cocktail from Drinks After Dark’s official Cocktail Guru, Steve Kemble.

This month, Steve’s evoking a little bit of a Halloween bonfire type vibe and brings us a “Campfire Martini”. It’s pretty easy, and something the grown ups can have while kids snack on s’mores.
To make:
1 oz 10 Cane Rum
1 oz Godiva Dark Liqueur
1 oz Bailey’s
2 dashes Vanilla extract
Crushed Graham Crackers
Melted Chocolate
Bacardi 151 Rum soaked marshmellows for S’more effect (optional)
Pour all liquids into shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Rim a martini glass with melted …read more

The fashion “rule” of no white after labour day is one that I don’t bother to follow. I think it’s silly. Let me wear what I want, when I want thank you very much.
Steve Kemble, Drinks After Dark’s cocktail genius and "America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru" agrees with me. And hey! He’s a fashion critic too! See, I told you the rule was bogus.
But I digress.
Steve’s one rule of thumb when throwing a party is to create a signature cocktail for your event. For your next September shin-dig, try this one out:
White After Labor Day

Ingredients: …read more

America’s “Sassiest Lifestyle Guru”, Steve Kemble, has teamed up with Drinks After Dark to bring you some exclusive, and very fancy, (but super easy to make) cocktails.
Steve Kemble is an event-force to be reckoned with. He’s produced fabulous events for two Presidents, countless LA weddings, Oscar parties and has appeared in about a gazillion television shows. The man doesn’t stop! And now, he’s partnered with me, to bring you amazing cocktails that you won’t find anywhere else!
I’ll be posting September’s drink in a few hours… you know, just in time for cocktail hour.  (image source, Steve Kemble)