As we entered our 9th month of interminable COVID-based lockdown, I was starting to feel a little cabin fever. I had promised Sean a review of the famous local cocktail, the Vieux Carre, and I thought brilliantly to myself, “what better way to make this foray into the glamorous world of New Orleans mixology than […]
Lucky Peach: A Strong Rum Cocktail
It’s no secret that I think of Creme de Peche as a bit of a secret weapon ingredient. It’s one of those ingredients you can add to all kinds of drinks that, well, just makes it better. You can make a Peach Old Fashioned. Or a wonderful punch. Or you could add it to a […]
Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.
Ok, I realize I’m about two months too late to be posting this, but when you find this in December of 2021, you’re welcome. Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. So much so, he became the topic of a running joke amidst our Top 100 […]
French 75 Recipe: The Perfect Holiday Cocktail
So, you’re looking for something fancy. You want a classy cocktail. Perhaps for a special occasion, a holiday like New Years Eve, or simply a way to doll up your champagne or sparking wine? Regardless of which of those describes you, I’ve got the answer: the French 75 cocktail. The History of the French 75 Last […]
How to Make a Dirty Martini: For the Olive Lovers
The martini may quite simply be the most personal cocktail you can make. I mean, take another classic cocktail like the negroni. Sure there are some slight variations, but generally speaking most negronis are going to taste the same and have pretty close to the same ingredients and ratios. The martini however, is all over the map. […]