Category Archives: Events

Tales of the Cocktail, Day 2

UPDATED 7/21 8:00 am LOCAL TIME — now with pictures and coherent thoughts! Michael Dietsch said: Please keep us posted, if you can still see the computer when you stumble into your hotel room each night! Tough order, Michael. Having now stumbled into the hotel room, wondering why my vision doesn’t quite focus, here’s what… Continue Reading

Tales of the Cocktail, Day 1

In case I hadn’t mentioned it — and I hadn’t, as I never assume I’ll be doing anything until I’m actually doing it — I’m spending the next few days in New Orleans, attending Tales of the Cocktail, a four-day series of seminars and events focusing on the history and significance of the cocktail. And… Continue Reading

MxMo Rolls Along

Another great turnout for Mixology Monday, and a bunch of intriguing recipes for aperitifs. Thanks to Jimmy for hosting this round; be sure to check out the wrap-up of posts for this month’s event. The next Mixology Monday will take place July 17. The host for this event will be Jonathan at Jiggle the Handle;… Continue Reading

Mixology Monday III, IV and V

After a couple of weeks when I’ve been too busy to even breathe, it was good to break away, albeit briefly, to post for the most recent Mixology Monday. Even better, I wasn’t alone: 15 participants mixed up cocktails with mint. Click on over to Kaiser Penguin for the full wrapup, and thanks to Rick… Continue Reading

Save the Date: Mixology Monday III

After a whopping 16 people participated in the second Mixology Monday yesterday (that’s a full 100 percent gain from last round, folks), it looks like the event is really gaining steam. All the more reason to mark your calendars for the next round, Mixology Monday III, which will be held June 5; hosting the June… Continue Reading