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
Genepy le Chamois
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 Alaska Cocktail (or, “The Further Adventures of Genepy”)
The Further Adventures of Genepy: Finally - a non-limey cocktail that showcases Yellow Chartreuse's or Genepy le Chamois's flavor! This is a classic cocktail based on Old Tom Gin and Yellow Chartreuse. I substituted Genepy for the Chartreuse in this, and the slightly stronger flavors of the Genepy pair beautifully with the Old Tom! Here's … 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 Dernier Mot
New spirit adventures! My latest swap with friend Michael involved me giving him some excellent aged Rhum Agricole du Martinique (and a couple of accessories), and he gave me a healthy jar of Dolin Genepy le Chamois - a product of France's eastern mountains. Genepy le Chamois. Yes, it sounds like something I'd squeeze out … Continue reading The Dernier Mot