Today’s adventure in vintageland (yes, I know it’s not a word) is courtesy of the Doctor Cocktail. It’s a cocktail born of the Trader Vic tradition, but heavily influenced by similar drinks created in 1936 at the Ritz Bar in Paris. It is a very simple drink with only three ingredients: rum, Swedish Punsch, and … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: Doctor Cocktail
In addition to being lovers of libation, Nicky and I are long-time theater enthusiasts who have spent way too much time in dark cavernous theaters trying to find our light. Which may explain the love of libation. I digress. Atlanta Lyric Theatre holds a special place in our hearts, so it was a pleasure to … Continue reading Raising the Curtain on “Lyric Lemonade”
There are as many approaches toward a Manhattan as there are to, well, Manhattan itself. Bourbon or rye? Broadway or the Village? What type of vermouth? See a musical or a drama? Ice or straight up? Cab or subway? No wrong answers. Well, maybe a couple, but we won’t judge. Lately, we’ve had several requests … Continue reading I’ll Take Manhattan
NOTE: With Nicky unable to attend the recent “American Luxury Whiskey Tasting” sponsored by Pearson’s Wine at Prohibition, I was joined instead by Bernard (aka The Woodpecker) for an afternoon of some fine whiskey and conversation. “Drinking Bourbon and Rye at Atlanta’s Only Speakeasy” by guest blogger, Bernard “The Woodpecker” My adventure starts with a … Continue reading Prohibition hosts American Luxury Whiskey Tasting
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
The Chatham Hotel Special cocktail was created in the mid-twentieth century by the mixologists at the Chatham Hotel bar. Although the hotel was destroyed long ago, it once stood between East 48th and East 49th street and faced Lexington Avenue in New York City. From the cocktails composition, it is clear that this obscure libation … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: Chatham Hotel Special
In celebrating Mardi Gras this week, it only seems fitting that today’s Vintage Cocktail is one of the oldest cocktails originating from New Orleans – The Brandy Crusta. Over 150 years ago, Joseph Santina invented a new version of a cocktail, the crusta drink form. Basically it involved adding a piece of fruit peel, a … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project – The Brandy Crusta
We have mentioned before the number of famous American bartenders who fled to Europe at the on-set of prohibition. Among those was Harry Craddock. Craddock was a well-respected New York bartender; most celebrated as head bartender of the Hoffman House. In 1920 he found himself behind the bar at the Savoy Hotel American Bar in … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Calvados Cocktail
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
H. Harper Station may just have it all. Designed to serve as a modern neighborhood watering hole, this latest venture by the Lush Life Group is quickly becoming a favorite destination restaurant as well. Located in the rustic, restored Atlanta-West Point train station in Atlanta’s Reynoldstown district, H. Harper Station serves up terrific southern flavors … Continue reading H. Harper Station: a perfect cocktail stop
Our Libatious Nature 