Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor The Vieux Carré (pronounced VOO ca-RAY) was created in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, the head bartender at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, and takes its name from the French term for "The French Quarter”—le Vieux Carré ("Old Square"). The Monteleone is one of the Quarter's … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Vieux Carré
Author: Marty Nott
Cocktail of the Week: In which I light a cocktail against the darkness
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor As of this post’s date, we are only three days away from the only total eclipse I expect to see in my lifetime (weather permitting, of course, and the Rochester forecast is hopeful). Naturally, the eclipse inspired me to try at least one other thing I’ve … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: In which I light a cocktail against the darkness
Cocktails of the Week: Corpse Revivers No. 1 and No. 2
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor I admit I’m irreverent at times. Not unfaithful, but irreverent. And because I’m irreverent, my delicious and theologically accurate cocktail every Easter Sunday since Easter 2020 is … a Corpse Reviver. The Corpse Reviver cocktail is more of an idea than a specific recipe. The idea … Continue reading Cocktails of the Week: Corpse Revivers No. 1 and No. 2
Happy National Cocktail Day!
Licensed image-NOT a Baltimore Bang Cocktail (def.): A mixture of spirits, liqueurs, wines, sugar, bitters, or water; an elevated presentation of spirits prepared for enjoyment by people of discriminating tastes. As declared by the gods of Whoever Declares National Days, today is “National Cocktail Day.” I’ve also checked with my resident theologian (he lives in … Continue reading Happy National Cocktail Day!
Cocktail of the Week: Archibald’s Last Memory
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor This is one very delicious cocktail. I knew from the ingredients that it would be, but the name is magnetic, too: "Archibald's Last Memory." If you had three or four of these, it very well could be your last. But just one is a sublime experience. … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Archibald’s Last Memory
Cocktails of the Week: Five Irish whiskey riffs on cocktails you already love
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, consumers have an understandable peak of interest in Irish whiskeys, and there are a lot of uniquely Irish whiskey cocktails you can make and enjoy. But good news: You needn’t learn a new recipe (or just as importantly, you needn’t … Continue reading Cocktails of the Week: Five Irish whiskey riffs on cocktails you already love
Cocktail of the Week: The Dubliner
Presented by Cooks' World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor We’re less than two weeks away from St. Patrick’s Day, which conveniently falls on a Sunday this year, so the Libation Lounge is happy to help you set up for a weekend of happy home cocktailing with an Irish theme. The Dubliner Today we present a … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Dubliner
Cocktail of the Week: The Jasmine
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor This is a refreshing, citrusy cocktail with some bittersweet notes and a lovely color contributed by Campari. The dollop of rich simple syrup is optional, but I think the mix is just a little too tart without it. For the gin, I stick to high proof … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Jasmine
Cocktail of the Week: Holy Joe
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor For those who observe, the 2024 season of Lent—40 days of preparation for Easter (not including Sundays)—began yesterday, so with a wink and a nudge we offer the Holy Joe cocktail. And in that spirit, I also humbly announce that I’m giving up … vodka … … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Holy Joe
Cocktail of the Week (Valentine’s Day Edition): “Boys on the Side”
Brought to you by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor What should a Valentine’s Day cocktail be? It should definitely be rich and decadent, and it should probably involve chocolate, right? Here you go, with a tip of the hat to the “Cocktail Contessa,” Heather Wibbels—a kindred spirit in Kentucky who delights in creating … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week (Valentine’s Day Edition): “Boys on the Side”
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