The Simple Pleasures In The Smallest Moments
January 17, 2013 – 12:13 am | No Comment

In a cocktail world filled with the talented few preparing the hand made magic to the grateful many, a drink as simple as a strong liqueur and tonic on ice almost seems lazy if not …

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Cocktail Recipe – Corpse Reviver #2
April 7, 2011 – 10:00 am | One Comment
Cocktail Recipe – Corpse Reviver #2

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

Cocktail Recipe – Mojito
April 2, 2011 – 3:16 pm | No Comment
Cocktail Recipe – 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 …

Cocktail Recipe – The Americano and The Americano Grapefruit Cooler
April 1, 2011 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Cocktail Recipe – 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 …

Cocktail Recipe – The Bronx Cocktail
March 25, 2011 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Cocktail Recipe – The Bronx Cocktail

The pre-Prohibition era of cocktails was one where the mighty orange ruled.  A bartender peeling, squeezing or muddling oranges fresh for any number of cocktails was a common enough sight.  The Abbey, Adirondack, the Orange …

Stargazer Cocktail Recipe
February 14, 2011 – 4:46 pm | No Comment
Stargazer Cocktail Recipe

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 …