In the tequila-clouded aftermath of the super turnout for this Mixology Monday — 25 people, more than 30 cocktail recipes (see the full details here) — I nearly forgot something else that was going on this week. It’s not of major significance to the larger quality cocktail community — and there’s plenty of mondo significance… Continue Reading
MxMo XV: Tequila
This one made me sweat. Over the past four years or so, I’ve gone pretty much full-tilt on learning everything I can about spirits and cocktails, but when tackling such a big field, there are inevitably some holes that will need to be filled at a later time. For me, tequila is a big one… Continue Reading
La Fraise d’Amour
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
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
