Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor I confess: I should have posted about the Gibson Martini (or simply, “Gibson”) before now, but in my defense, it’s such a trifling riff on the classic Martini that it hardly bears its own post—until now. A Gibson is nothing more than a Martini with a … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Isolation Proof Ramp Gibson
Recipes
Cocktail of the Week: The Sazerac
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor I have never lived in New Orleans but have had the good fortune to visit a few times, particularly during my years living in nearby Houston; both cities are situated nearly on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico—also known as The Nation’s Humidifier. Summers there … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Sazerac
Cocktail of the Week (National Bourbon Day Edition): Prospector No. 2
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor One of my favorite bourbon cocktails of all time This Friday (June 14) is National Bourbon Day—a perfect occasion to spotlight one of the best bourbon cocktails I’ve come across in the past year or so. Prospector No. 2 is a full-bodied, bourbon-forward cocktail with contributions … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week (National Bourbon Day Edition): Prospector No. 2
Cocktail of the Week: The Fitzgerald
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor The Fitzgerald is a simple, deliciously lemony gin cocktail named to honor one of America’s most significant and tragic literary figures, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and his notorious (sadly also fatal) love of gin and other excesses. Noted mixologist Dale DeGroff created the drink about 30 years … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Fitzgerald
Cocktail of the Week: The Nigori Saketini (or “Kyoto Lady”)
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor The Nigori Saketini is a delicious, citrusy, refreshing, lower-alcohol cocktail that resembles the classic White Lady, right down to the kisses of gin and lemon. Hence, I nicknamed it the “Kyoto Lady.” The White Lady is traditionally made with egg white to give it a creamy … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Nigori Saketini (or “Kyoto Lady”)
It’s World Sherry Day. Try a Bamboo!
Happy World Sherry Day to all of my friends who observe! I took a break for the past couple of weeks to complete a sherry course (I'm talking immersion here), so I'll be back with more about that very soon. Meanwhile, today is World Sherry Day. If you've never tried a Bamboo cocktail, there's no … Continue reading It’s World Sherry Day. Try a Bamboo!
Cocktail of the Week: The Caipirinha’s Cousin Esmeralda
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Please note: There will be no Cocktail of the Week posts for May 16 or May 23, as I’ll be taking an intensive course on sake those two weeks. Summer is Caipirinha time, sure—but there’s more to Cachaça than Caipirinhas. Meet the Caipirinha's cousin "Esmeralda," or … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Caipirinha’s Cousin Esmeralda
Two Cocktails of the Week for “Cinco de Derby” Weekend
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Please note: There will be no Cocktail of the Week posts for May 16 or May 23, as I'll be taking an intensive course on sake those two weeks. Derby Day and Cinco de Mayo are always near each other, but only sometimes on consecutive days, … Continue reading Two Cocktails of the Week for “Cinco de Derby” Weekend
Cocktail of the Week: The Mint Julep
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor The first weekend of May is a convergence of near-astronomical events. There’s May Day, the ancient European festival marking summer’s beginning and, in modern times, International Workers Day. Cinco de Mayo is bound to be close to the first weekend of May, if not directly within … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Mint Julep
Cocktail of the Week: Easy Mango Margarita
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor As of this post, Cinco de Mayo is but 17 days away, so how about adding a simple and delicious new Margarita to your household bar menu? Mango has become one of the most popular fruits in the world, partly because of its significant nutritional value … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Easy Mango Margarita
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