The lime and peach liqueur are an intoxicating combination even without the sake. In this case, I used Wakaze Nigori Sake, which is uniquely made in France using French rice. WHITE MOUNTAIN1 oz Nigori sake (Wakaze Nigori Sake)⅔ oz Giffard Peche de Vigne (peach liqueur)⅓ oz Freshly squeezed lime juice Mix all ingredients in a … Continue reading Nigori Sake Cocktail: White Mountain
Nigori Sake Cocktail: Melting Snow
As presented, this recipe makes a very petite cocktail (two ounces plus a teaspoon of ingredients), which will appear under-sized in a standard old-fashioned glass (I used a small glass for the one in the photo), so doubling it would be a fine idea. I chose Rihaku's Dreamy Clouds nigori sake for this version, but … Continue reading Nigori Sake Cocktail: Melting Snow
Nigori Sake Cocktail: Little Bamboo
Refreshing and fruity! I selected Yuki Otoko Snow Yeti Nigori Junmai Sake for this drink, as it's a bit lighter and rounder than our other nigori sake options, so it doesn't compete with the fruitiness. LITTLE BAMBOO3 oz Nigori sake (Snow Yeti)¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice½ oz Pomegranate juice (POM Wonderful)½ oz OrgeatOne small … Continue reading Nigori Sake Cocktail: Little Bamboo
Cocktail of the Week: The More Supreme Daiquiri
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Yes, it’s the More Supreme Daiquiri—a cocktail so delicious that its predecessor, the *Merely* Supreme Daiquiri, is lost to the ages. Two ingredients distinguish this recipe from the conventional rum/lime/sugar Daiquiri: It calls for aged Rhum Agricole in place of a molasses-based rum and a dollop … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The More Supreme Daiquiri
Cocktail of the Week: Bee Positive
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Several weeks ago, I presented a tasting of Patrón’s premium tequilas, and first—as I always do—I checked the brand’s website to see if they have any interesting “signature” cocktails I can use in tastings. They do. Credit where credit is due: Patrón is pricey, but they … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Bee Positive
Cocktail of the Week: Blanc Vermouth
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Yes, yes, I know this is supposed to be a cocktail of the week post (fear not, I’ll link to some recipes below), but I want to draw everyone’s attention to an ingredient too few home cocktailers are using: blanc vermouth (its French descriptor, which I’ll … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Blanc Vermouth
Cocktail of the Week: Coconut Margarita
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor The notion of coconut-themed cocktails has long tempted me. While I’ve made a couple of cocktails with coconut *water* before, this drink is my first with coconut *milk.* It is creamy and rich but also citrusy and (most importantly) very, very enjoyable. Please note that I … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Coconut Margarita
Cocktail of the Week: The Avenue
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Passion fruit (or passionfruit—tomato/tomahto) is a delightful subtropical fruit that tends to be available only a few weeks out of the year. I’ve been finding them at our Wegmans recently (look in their exotic fruit bins in the produce section), so here’s a delicious bourbon cocktail … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Avenue
World Rum Day Cocktail of the Week: The Departed
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Today (July 11) is World Rum Day, so let’s celebrate! And who wouldn’t love a cocktail that shares its name with a Scorsese film? This one is "The Departed." Sorry, though - no Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, or Leonardo DiCaprio in sight.To be honest, … Continue reading World Rum Day Cocktail of the Week: The Departed
Cocktail of the Week: The Mai Tai (“A Getaway in a Glass”)
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron claimed he created this rum sour in 1944 to freshen the bar menu at his eponymous restaurants, but he also created a great deal of confusion by keeping the recipe secret. When it became popular in the 1950s, amid the wild post-war … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Mai Tai (“A Getaway in a Glass”)
The Libation Lounge 