Tasting Notes – Hendrick’s Gin
January 13, 2010 – 11:27 am | No Comment

Hendrick’s is a singular gin that makes an extraordinarily clean martini (that actually uses vermouth) yet has the flavor sophistcation to be sipped neat or over one or two cubes of ice.

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Stargazer Cocktail
October 6, 2009 – 7:13 am | No Comment
Stargazer Cocktail

This was my first cocktail made with Lillet Blanc and what a nice surprise it was! The sweet herbal/orange quality of the Lillet pairs exceedingly well with the smoky char of the Rye. This is …

The Americano and The Americano Grapefruit Cooler
September 29, 2009 – 7:09 am | No Comment
The Americano and The Americano Grapefruit Cooler

Credit for creating the Americano is given to Gaspare Campari. The Milan, Italy bar owner first served this bitter sweet cocktail some time around 1861. During the American prohibition on alcohol, Americans would flock to …

Mojito
September 27, 2009 – 3:16 pm | 2 Comments
Mojito

The Mojito was once the drink of the Cuban peasant class. Although it did find favor with some classic American entertainment luminaries like Errol Flynn and Nat King Cole, the Mojito was largely unknown outside …

Corpse Reviver #2
August 19, 2009 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Corpse Reviver #2

The Bloody Mary is considered the Queen of the morning after drinks, the perfect bar cureĀ for that which the bar caused the night before. However, there are others and this one, the Corpse Reviver #2, …