Inspiration for the Modern Revolutionary
Chances are that by now, you have your Christmas Day (or Christmas Eve, depending on tradition) dinner menu planned. But have you thought about breakfast? Or how about some festive cocktails to enjoy after all that hard work of opening presents? Here are some delicious ideas from our chefs at the Williamsburg Lodge and Williamsburg Inn.
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Are you ready for a taste of summer? For me, it is absolutely that time of year again when our Farmers Markets are back in full swing and I am ready to start filling my plate (and cup!) with sweet, in-season produce. …
When it comes to a Thanksgiving feast, the cocktail selection can be just as important as the turkey. Sometimes it’s central to the meal. Here are two cocktails to add to your holiday menu from Regency Room Guest Services Manager Drew Zywick.
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One could be forgiven for thinking that the Restoration Bar is named for the rejuvenating powers of its relaxing atmosphere. I wouldn’t want to squash such sentiments because the small lounge in the Williamsburg Inn is indeed a special spot….
Okay, so most of us have heard of serving wine with chocolate. But how many of you have ever tried chocolate with bourbon? We have, and let me tell you, it’s delicious—especially when that chocolate is from an 18th-century recipe!…
Are you facing the dilemma of how to spoil your mom for Mother’s Day? Well, we’re serving up two options—one spicy, and one sweet! Chances are, no matter how old you get, your mom still appreciates those homemade gifts. So this year, why not invite her over for brunch and wow her with your cooking and bartending skills?
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Today we are sharing three light, fruity, and appropriately pastel-colored cocktail recipes. None of them have more than three main ingredients, making them ideal for your next outdoor BBQ. If you’d rather step inside our sunny photos, that’s easy too—just stop by Sweet Tea & Barley and ask to sit on the terrace.
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In the 18th century, many Americans believed alcohol could cure the sick, strengthen the weak, and generally make the world a better place. Many started and ended the day with a drink. Today, in true colonial fashion, we celebrate the Irish and the Irish-at-heart with five festive drinks. From glass to garnish, they almost all have a touch of green. Whether you prefer sweet and creamy, tropical, or tart—you’ll want to do as the colonists do and raise a glass to these five festive drinks. Just be wary of over-indulgence. As Ben Franklin had more than 200 terms for such behavior, from addled, afflicted, biggy, boozy, busky, buzzey, and cracked to “halfway to Concord.”
Britain has been a nation of chocolate-lovers since the 17th century and history shows the chocolate drinking craze actually began with the royal family and traveled across the pond to the colonial capital. Rumors of a secret chocolate room in the Hampton Court Palace circulated for years, but no one could seem to find it. After several dead ends (and nearly three centuries after it was built), researchers finally unearthed the hidden kitchen—one that catered to three different kings. We have a behind-the-scenes look at this crowning achievement.
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Whether you want to mix these up at home or stop by and have them served to you fireside at the Lodge Lounge, we have three cocktails full of flavor and poured with love. From a tart champagne drink to a chocolate martini, and even a little tequila option—there’s something for everyone!…