It has been a bourbon winter for Nicky and I, and my fear was that the bourbon may be put away with the winter clothes. My fears were relieved this week as I came across several light and refreshing bourbon recipes perfect for spring and summer. One of which is today’s selection from Ted Haigh’s … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Derby Cocktail
“The Only William” Schmidt has been referred to as The Godfather of Modern Mixology. He was discovered by a New York Sun reporter while tending bar at a hole-in-the-wall next to the Brooklyn Bridge. He went on to be the most celebrated bartender in the country for 16 years. His drinks were original, creative, well … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Delicious Sour
Nicky and I recently decided to make a much-needed road-trip, so we headed out to see what the cocktail scene was like 90 minutes away in Athens. We were delighted by a couple of welcomed surprises! “Pipette” was on hand to be our guide, and she started us off with a late afternoon visit to … Continue reading Enjoying the Highwire act in Athens
The Crimean Cup a la Marmora is a very old, oddly named libation that first appeared in Jerry Thomas’ 1862 tome, Bar-Tender’s Guide. As Mr. Thomas toured the world in the late 1800s making cocktails and entertaining the European elite, one could imagine how he would be impacted by and influenced the images and reports … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: Crimean Cup A La Marmora
Nicky and I had the pleasure of providing two more handcrafted, signature cocktails for the lovely Mistress of Soup Jenny Levison as we celebrated the spring equinox with dinner in her front yard. Twenty or so friends gathered for cocktails on the lawn, fellowship, a delicious communal meal, and a celebration of the change in … Continue reading Celebrating the Spring Equinox with the Mistress of Soup
I have several favorite drinks. Some are favorites because they simply taste great, others because they also evoke pleasant memories. The Corpse Reviver #2 is one of those drinks for me. Fabulous flavor and some favorite memories. (And I also love a drink with equal portions because the more you imbibe, it is still easy … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Corpse Reviver #2
It’s no secret that Katruska and I have had a torrid love affair with bourbons, ryes, scotches…well, most whiskeys, for a while now. However, bourbon seems to hold a special place in our hearts. We love them neat, in Manhattans, in Old Fashioneds, and, of course, in juleps. Especially in juleps. It all started … Continue reading Mandy at the Races
So, now that you have an idea where to go to celebrate, what are you going to drink? First of all, do yourself a big favor and avoid anything tinted green. God did not intend for beer to be green. If it is pale enough to be tinted green, then it is not a serious … Continue reading Drinking the Irish way
This is a delightful little cocktail with absolutely no known history. Nothing. It appeared in 1933 in a forgettable cocktail pamphlet called “Cocktail Parade.” That’s it. Period. What we can give you is our thoughts on this one. Our sample resulted in a beautiful presentation with layers of colors. The ingredients alone tell you right … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Communist
As I sit here with my headphones blaring my favorite Slacker Celtic station, my thoughts turn to…well, what else, a place to get my Celt on for St. Patrick’s Day. This is the day each year we embrace the spirit of the Irish and find reasons to celebrate through food, music, dancing, and most importantly … Continue reading Getting Your Celt On This St. Patty’s Day
Our Libatious Nature 