…would smell of bourbon if we had our way. But until that kind of Kentucky hybrid is available, we’ll be exploring another rose, the Jack Rose Cocktail. Shakespeare himself would be pleased with the misunderstandings and legends surrounding the origins of this libation’s name. The first story is the simplest with the drink deriving its … Continue reading A Rose By Any Other Name…
No, we haven’t traded cocktails for couples counseling. The honeymoon that we’re talking about is the Honeymoon Cocktail. This vintage cocktail originally appeared in the Hugo Ensslin’s book, Recipes for Mixed Drinks, in 1917, but was made famous as the signature cocktail at the Brown Derby in Los Angeles. Since then it’s been through many … Continue reading The Bitter Edge of a Honeymoon
Two exciting happenings last week at Fado Irish Pub. The new summer beer-based cocktail menu was released AND we witnessed the return of the Pickleback. Phickles Pickles (Athens, Georgia) and 365 Atlanta joined forces to host a Pickleback Tweet-up at Fado. Forty or so adventurous souls – Nicky and I among them – gathered for … Continue reading Experiencing the Pickleback at Fado
We’ve all heard of Harry Craddock and the famous Savoy Hotel in London where he held court during Prohibition, but have you ever heard of Ada Coleman? No? Well, for the first five years Craddock was at the Savoy, he worked in the service bar while she was the face of the Savoy. Impressive by … Continue reading My Baby Drinks A Hanky Panky
Arabian Nights. It conjures up visions of mystical, exotic, and adventurous tales. Last Saturday night at Jenny Levison’s Secret Underground Dinner, her Arabian Nights theme brought all that and more. The incredible David Sweeney (Dynamic Dish, Restaurant Eugene) provided an scrumptious menu of Middle Eastern delights, while Tom Murphy (Murphy’s) provided some fabulous wines. Nicky … Continue reading Arabian Nights: Tales of an Underground Dinner
While Katruska and I usually focus on creating and enjoying hand-crafted cocktails, there are times when only a fine liquor sipped slowly will do. Most of the time when this mood hits we turn to bourbons (Bulleit, Black Maple Hill, Elijah Craig, etc.) or single-malt scotches (Dalwhinne, Laphroaig, Highland Park, etc.). As National Cognac Day … Continue reading Celebrating National Cognac Day
In 1930 Warner Brothers released the film adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein operetta “Golden Dawn.” Set in a German prisoner of war camp in African during World War I, the film involved captors, captives, native uprisings, a song entitled “Hymn to Domestic Violence,” a male lead in black face, and the potential sacrifice of … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Golden Dawn
Our Libatious Nature 