I’d been ogling this unusual concoction from Charles H. Baker, Jr’s The Gentleman’s Companion for quite some time. It’s obviously different from most any cocktail I can bring to mind, and the ingredient that makes it so different — fresh-pressed strawberry juice — is what made it so inviting. Sure, there are plenty of ways… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2007
Concerning the Julep
The Virginian rises in the morning, about six o’Â’clock. He then drinks a julap, made of rum, water and sugar, but very strong. — anonymous traveler, 1787. Some unknown admirer of [Washington IrvingÂ’’s] books and mine sent to the hotel a most enormous mint julep, wreathed in flowers. We sat, one on either side of… Continue Reading
Two More on the Calendar
Just a quick reminder that two rounds of Mixology Monday are coming up in our future: On Monday, May 14, Matt over at My Bar, Your Bar will be hosting MxMo XV. The topic this round is Tequila, making this event a perfect time to trot out the drinks you worked up for this weekend’s… Continue Reading
