Facebook Memories regularly remind me of things I posted years ago—which isn’t always a great feeling, by the way. Today, though, FB dug up a cocktail I came up with and posted three years ago today at the very beginning of the Great Pandemic, along with the YouTube video I made to demonstrate and explain … Continue reading The Quarantini: Who says it’s enjoyable only during a pandemic?
Chartreuse
Wordsmith: The perfect cocktail for … wordsmiths
“You are what you drink.” Or is it, “you drink what you are?” In the instant case, either would make me old, tart, and full of medicine. Pretty close to the mark. I’m one of the minority of humans fortunate enough to have made a living sitting on my brains and bandying words for hire. … Continue reading Wordsmith: The perfect cocktail for … wordsmiths
The Broadmoor
When I came across this recipe last year, I though it might be named after the famous Broadmoor resort hotel in Colorado Springs, which has a fairly noted bar—The Golden Bee. But no. It turns out this cocktail originated in London, England, around 2001 and is named for the high-security Broadmoor psychiatric hospital west of … Continue reading The Broadmoor
The Diamondback
It's not the size of the drink, it's the size of the bite in the drink, and this drink bites like a diamondback. It's bottled-in-bond rye whiskey wearing a bowtie and pocket square, but it is clearly bottled-in-bond rye. It’s a perfect drink to serve in a Nick and Nora glass, at just 2-3 ounces … Continue reading The Diamondback
The Dead Poet
My Facebook posts about this cocktail always elicit comments about or quotes from Robin Williams' iconic performance in Dead Poets Society, but I can't prove on paper that there's any connection between the drink and the film. Likewise, with the tequila and mezcal front and center, one might expect this was a tribute by some … Continue reading The Dead Poet
The Greenpoint
This is another in the catalog of New York City borough and neighborhood namesake cocktails and a direct riff on another rye cocktail, the Brooklyn (rye, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon). This version is credited to Michael McIlroy, of New York City’s Milk & Honey, who first served it there in 2006. It … Continue reading The Greenpoint
The “Last Wörd” – and Intro to Aquavit
Aquavit (alternative spelling: akvavit) is a Nordic spirit--a distillation of grain or potato alcohol, flavored with herbs and botanicals. The most common, dominant flavoring is from caraway, usually with a strong flavor of dill as well. Styles of aquavit vary, and it usually includes other spices as well – anise, coriander, citrus, fennel, and savory … Continue reading The “Last Wörd” – and Intro to Aquavit
The Alaska Cocktail (or, “The Further Adventures of Genepy”)
The Further Adventures of Genepy: Finally - a non-limey cocktail that really showcases the flavor of Genepy le Chamois! This is a classic cocktail based on Old Tom Gin and Yellow Chartreuse. I subsituted Genepy for the Chartreuse in this, and the slightly stronger flavors of the Genepy pair beautifully with the Old Tom! Michael, … Continue reading The Alaska Cocktail (or, “The Further Adventures of Genepy”)
Daisy de Santiago – Genepy Version
Continuing the exploration of Genepy le Chamois (yada yada bike shorts yada yada). This one works. The original recipe for this one calls for Yellow Chartreuse, but I replaced that with the Genepy. Very, very nice! Aiming to try a couple others that should bring the Genepy up front. DAISY DE SANTIAGO 2 oz White … Continue reading Daisy de Santiago – Genepy Version
The Libation Lounge 