Author Davee Jones

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. This year I focus on some of my favorite adult beverages. Most will contain alcohol, but, some will not. Today, in honor of the upcoming Mardi Gras, let’s talk about a Hurricane. According to  History of the Hurricane  in Wikipedia, “ The creation of this passion fruit–colored relative of a  Daiquiri  drink is credited to New Orleans tavern owner  Pat O'Brien . [2]  The bar allegedly started as a speakeasy called Mr. O'Brien's Club Tipperary and the password was "storm's brewin'". [2]  In the 1940s, he needed to create a new drink to help him get rid of all of the less popular rum that local distributors forced him to buy before he could get a few cases of more popular liquors such as scotch and whiskey.” I myself have enjoyed a hurricane or two in my time. However, I’ve yet to experience Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. How...

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J This is the weekend we put up our live Christmas tree. The kids add the decorations, we sing songs, and generally share much laughter. Hopefully, we will make it to Six Flags over Texas for Holiday in the Park- nothing like roller coasters to add zing to the holidays.   SUPREME EGG NOG! Ingredients 1 ounce vanilla chai tea ¼ ounce honey water (equal parts honey and water) 1 egg white 1 ½ ounces spiced rum Dark chocolate shavings for garnish Combine egg and all liquid ingredients. Shake with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with dark chocolate shavings.

Ahoy Fellow Fathomers, this Friday I return to my first recurring blog contribution, the Friday Flash Fiction. A group of writers will write exactly 100 words, no more no less, to a picture prompt. After you read my contribution, please read what the other writers have to say, the links follow. Happy Friday! Gripping the ice-filled tumbler, Bea placed the cool glass against her belly. Her mind swirling from the effects of an earlier couple of mai-tai drinks, the mojito launched her into a full-on alcohol buzz. The man smiled broadly in her direction, while the woman whispered something in his ear. He slid off the underwater bar stool and swam in Bea’s direction. Reaching the pool ladder, his muscled torso tensely rippled from using his abdominals to hoist himself up out of the water. Dripping across the concrete, he exuded confidence and heady sexuality with his swagger. “How'd you like your drink?”  Please visit these each of us as we put 100 words on this delicious photo:...