I know, I know, “Blog Love” is kinda touchy feely. But it seems folks have gotten the point — the entries are still rolling in, and it looks like this one’s a blowout. But it ain’t midnight yet, at least not where I am. And for a Mixology Monday devoted to celebrating the work of… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Spirits
Tequila por Mi Amante
Tequila por Mi Amante, or Tequila for My Beloved; Mexico City, 1937 This is a prepared beverage requiring patience and from three to four weeks. Tequila, 1 pint Ripe strawberries, 1 quart, cut in halves Wash and stem the berries, put into an airtight jar or bottle, pour on enough tequila to cover. Shut tightly… Continue Reading
MxMo XVI – Fizz a la Violette
In case you can’t tell from the lousy photo, the drink is actually a bit more gray than violet. It’s also not too bad, though I can’t see myself making one again anytime soon. This round of Mixology Monday is brought to us by Anna at Morsels & Musings, and for her theme, Anna has… Continue Reading
Sleepy Hollow
I got nothin’ for history on this one, but it sure tastes good. Sleepy Hollow 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1/4 ounce apricot brandy 1/4 ounce simple syrup 1 sprig fresh mint Muddle mint in mixing glass, add ingredients & shake well with ice. Double strain into chilled glass. The recipe for this… Continue Reading
Helloooooooo, Pittsburgh!
The Los Angeles Times. The Wall Street Journal. The New York Times. Imbibe magazine. Now, add the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to the list of publications that have jumped on the “rye is back!” bandwagon. This is fitting, though, considering that western Pennsylvania was the source of so much rye whiskey in the years before it fell… Continue Reading
