The first cocktail in Ted Haigh’s ode to classic cocktails, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie and Beyond, is the Alamagoozlum cocktail. This unusual concoction first appeared in the cheeky The Gentleman’s Companion, or Around the World with Jigger, Beaker, and Flask in 1939 under the name “J. Pierpont Morgan’s Alamagoozlum: … Continue reading It Begins…The Alamagoozlum Cocktail
Ted Haigh (aka Dr. Cocktail) may be this century’s Jerry Thomas when it comes to the world of cocktails. In 2004 he published the now classic book, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie and Beyond. In 2009 he released a beautiful new and vastly expanded edition of the book with … Continue reading Ted Haigh’s homage to forgotten cocktails provides a road map for some libatious adventures in 2011
In preparation for celebrating New Year’s Eve, Nicky and I began to question what the libation of choice should be for kicking off the evening’s festivities in proper form. Perhaps a festive bowl of punch? So we looked back to a recipe more than 250 years old – Philadelphia Fish House Punch. This highly revered … Continue reading Fish House Punch – Drinking in a bit of history
We want to give a shout out to the winner of our fan contest – Meredith from Tennessee. After asking some questions about Meredith’s taste profile, we created a light, fluffy, creamy version of a sour*. Try shaking this one up at home, then raise a glass to Meredith! The Mer-Bear Sour 1.5 plymouth gin … Continue reading The Mer-Bear Sour
New Year’s Eve is hands down the most popular time for celebrating with great cocktails and champagne. So Nicky and I would be remiss if we did not mention a few of the celebrations and libation options around town for New Year’s Eve. Prohibition Accessed by secret code through a vintage phone booth, Prohibition is … Continue reading New Year’s Eve adventures in libations
It’s Christmas Eve. The gifts are wrapped and under the tree. Everyone is asleep. You’ve put the water out for the reindeer. All that is left is setting out the treat for Santa. Cookies and milk? Again? Really? My Dad taught us the importance of taking good care of Santa. We always left Santa the … Continue reading Little Jimmy’s Santa’s Surprise
There’s nothing better than a cup of cocoa by the fire on a cold evening. Our version of this chocolate treat combines the earthiness of chestnuts and port wine with the warmth of cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and dark chocolate. So, cozy up on the sofa, turn on a bit of jazz (holiday or otherwise), and watch … Continue reading Cole’s Chocolate Chestnut
The Old Fourth Ward is one of my favorite neighborhoods for cocktails and great food. Between Sauced, Sound Table, 4th & Swift, Krog Bar, Rathbun’s and P’cheen (just to name a few) it is a pocket of Atlanta packed with explosive flavors and unique offerings. Our latest outing to the Fourth Ward district was to … Continue reading Jazz and cocktails at Café Circa
A few nights ago, Katruska and I had plans with the lovely Mistress of Soup (aka Jenny Levison of Souper Jenny) to make a return visit to one of our favorite places in town, Holeman & Finch. Although we had previously enjoyed their great food and libations, we had not taken the opportunity to really … Continue reading Adventures with Cocktails at Holeman & Finch
Nicky and I hit the jackpot the other night on a venture to the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood to try The Sound Table. Thank you Darren Carr and the good folk at Top Flr for bringing Atlanta another winning establishment. Located at one of Atlanta’s increasingly popular intersections – Boulevard and Edgewood – The Sound … Continue reading “Sit Down. And Listen.” Wise words from The Sound Table
Our Libatious Nature 