Drink of the Month- Vieux Carre Cocktail

The people of New Orleans sure know how to mix a drink!  This recipe was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, who named the drink after the French name of the French Quarter.  Recipe taken from Looka THE VIEUX CARRÉ COCKTAIL 1 ounce rye whiskey. 1 ounce Cognac. 1 ounce sweet vermouth. 1 teaspoon Bénédictine D.O.M. 2 dashes Angostura bitters. 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters. Half-fill a double Old... [Read more]

August 2010- Birthday Partini

August is Shoshana’s birth month.  Help us celebrate with a cocktail similiar in flavor to birthday cake!  Go ahead, have a few- they’re “tini”. 1 1/2 ounce vanilla vodka 1 ounce half-n-half 1/2 ounce almond liqueur a little lemon zest Pour all ingredients into a shaker full of ice. Shake vigorously & strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Prefer chocolate cake?  Check out last... [Read more]

The Tape Dilemma

The Tape Dilemma By: Black Mariah How do you apply pasties? I think the only real point that will never have one answer between burlesque dancers is “how do you keep your pasties on?” The answers will range from Flash tape, eyelash glue, spirit gum, toupee tape, and the list grows every year I spend in the world of burlesque. I have attended many shows, many conversations in the dressing rooms,... [Read more]

DIY Beauty : The Smokey Eye

Want to get the dramatic smokey eye look in just 5 minutes? This video starts with explaining that the holidays are coming, but burlesque starlets and glamour gals don’t need to wait for the holidays for dramatic make-up!  Read More →

Fourth of July Cocktail

Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri for Food Network Magazine Ingredients 1 ounce watermelon schnapps 1 big splash cranberry juice 1 very thin slice jalapeno or serrano pepper 1 slice lemon 1 slice lime 1 1/2 ounces tequila 1/4 ounce blue curacao 1/2 ounce simple syrup Watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional) Directions Mix the schnapps and cranberry juice in a shaker; pour into an... [Read more]

June 2010 — Watermelon Margarita

Summer just started, but here in Texas its already HOT! Hot sticky summers make me think of swimming pools, watermelon, and frozen drinks. Here’s a recipe that combines two out of three: Watermelon Margarita 4 TBsp Tequila 2 TBsp Vodka 1 TBsp Triple Sec 2 Cups Watermelon, seeds removed 2 limes 1/4 Cup Sugar 3 Cups Crushed Ice Salt- for rimming Rub the rims of two margarita glasses with a slice... [Read more]

Hair Rats

What is a hair rat? They are extra padding that were used back in the day to add volume and make those classic hairstyles easier to achieve. Historically, hair rats were made from the hair of the wearier. Women would simply gather the stray hairs caught in their brushes, when they had a pretty significant amount, they roll them with their hands until a tight sausage shape was achieved and viola-... [Read more]

Tee Into Tote Bag

We all have a ton of old tee shirts lying around. You know the ones that you love so much you can’t throw them away, but you can’t wear them either? Maybe they’ve shrunk (or you’ve grown), maybe they’re stained or have holes. Why not turn them into a punk rock, eco-friendly, tote bag for groceries, or whatever you have to carry around? Step One: Lay your shirt flat, iron if necessary. Cut... [Read more]

For The Love of Cheese

Article: Shoshana It is an understatement to say that I love cheese. Some gals crave chocolate or wine, and those are both fine, but for me, nothing can compare to cheese. So much so, that when I was five or so I watched a Reading Rainbow where LeVar Burton visited a cheese factory- I announced to my parents then that I would become a cheese maker. While that hasn’t happened yet, I do still adore... [Read more]

May 2010 — Atomic Fireball Shot

In honor of Hot Rods and Heels, we chose a hot and spicy number for our drink of the month, that when done right should remind you of your favorite childhood cinnamon candy. We thought it appropriate. Atomic Fireball Shot 1 oz Goldschlager 2 drops Tabasco Add ingredients to shot glass in order — do not stir. Want an easy variation? .5 oz Goldschlager .5 oz Rumple Minze 2 drops Tabasco  Read More →