I don’t think there is a more misunderstood liquor than absinthe. To this day, if you ask people about it, you’ll get questions like, “Isn’t that the stuff that makes you hallucinate?” or “Doesn’t it make you go insane?” Yet, in all the research that has been done in recent years there is no evidence … Continue reading Lucid at Prohibition
This drink won me over when I realized it is a cousin to one of my favorite drinks, The Negroni. Bourbon replaces the gin and life is good indeed. The Boulevardier first appeared in Barflies and Cocktails, a 1927 book by Harry MacElhone of Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. During Prohibition, some of our … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Boulevardier
You would think, based on the name, that today’s cocktail is a tiki drink that could be enjoyed while the sun slowly sinks over the horizon. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is no rum, fruit, or umbrellas utilized in the creation of this drink. In fact it’s not even a tropical color. … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Blue Paradise
Our fabulous friend Jenny Levison (aka Souper Jenny, Mistress of the Soup) has embarked upon another venture in Atlanta. This week saw the opening of Café Jonah and the Magical Attic. Nicky and I jumped at the chance to create and provide some specialty cocktails for a private launch party held last weekend for Jenny’s … Continue reading Mystical cocktails for Cafe Jonah and the Magical Attic
While Ted Haigh doesn’t have much to say about the origins of this cocktail, he does mention that it was originally published in The Official Mixer’s Manual in 1934 by Patrick Gavin Duffy. Fortunately, I was given a copy of the 1948 version by Katruska on my last birthday, so I was able to get … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Blinker
In an attempt to work our way through Jerry Slater’s overwhelmingly vast cocktail menu, Nicky and I headed back down to H. Harper Station last week to finish off the drinks in the whiskey sections of the menu. Joining us for the late night tasting were The Piper and our fellow performer Trixie, both of … Continue reading Finishing off the whiskey at H. Harper Station – tasting part two
Once upon a time, there lived a poor woman and her son in Seville, Spain. This boy’s name was Juan and he had a dream of becoming a famous bull fighter. So, he pursued his impossible dream against his mother’s wishes and became one of the most prominent toreador’s in all of Spain. When became … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: Blood and Sand
I wish I could present an exciting, exotic, and fascinating story about this vintage concoction. No story. Just that there are many variations, some of which date back to the nineteenth century. So rather than a great story from history, today’s tasting notes will be more of a horticultural nature. Which reminds me of one … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Blackthorn Cocktail
After several visits to Local Three to enjoy their cocktail selection, Katruska and I decided it was time to explore their extensive selection of bourbons and ryes. Those of you that have been following our adventures in the various hand-crafted cocktail locations around Atlanta know that we have become obsessed with these liquors. They’ve worked … Continue reading Local Three – Adventures with Bourbon and Rye
I’ve often heard that good things come in small packages. This can also be true of poorly named ones. The Bebbo cocktail is yet another libation in Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails with an unfortunate name (see The Monkey’s Gland if you need another). It does however have an excellent taste and isn’t that what … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project – The Bebbo Cocktail
Our Libatious Nature 