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
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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: 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
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
There are dozens and dozens of holiday-themed and holiday-appropriate cocktails one can make to please and amaze family and friends at this time of year. I’ll begin with my very favorite, which I originally posted on this blog a year ago, and then move on to a few others. And my very favorite holiday cocktail … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Here comes cocktail Santa Claus
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Blackthorn and Other Sloe Gin Delights
The holidays are upon us, and too often this is a season of excess, so if you’re interested in beverages you can sip all evening without shooting holes in your liver and brain, I have two words for you: Sloe. Gin. “Sloe Gin? I’ve heard of that—what is it, anyway?”Sloe gin isn’t quite gin; it’s … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Blackthorn and Other Sloe Gin Delights
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Sumo in a Sidecar
…and a little about other ways to enjoy sake—a great ingredient to have when you're drinking more than one! I love sake, and I love using sake in cocktails. Too many Americans think of sake only as the warmed-up, often less-than-pleasant beverage typically served in Japanese-themed chain restaurants. There’s an entire, wonderful world of sakes … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Sumo in a Sidecar
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Canadian Maple Leaf
In honor of Canadian Thanksgiving (Monday, October 9), this cocktail features Canadian whisky and Canadian maple syrup. And lemon juice—almost certainly not from Canada, but I’m confident our Canadian neighbors don’t mind. Here’s a fun way to look at it: The Maple Leaf is what would happen if the Manhattan and a Whiskey Sour had … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Canadian Maple Leaf
The Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Peach Smash
Make this fruity treat while peaches are still in season! You’ll need a muddler and a highball glass—a nice 16 ounce tumbler will be just fine (pretty is as pretty does!). PEACH SMASHOne third of a fresh, ripe peach, sliced3 oz Bourbon whiskey1 tsp fresh lemon juice1 oz Simple syrupSplash of seltzer or soda water … Continue reading The Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Peach Smash
NEW! Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Miami Martini
With this post, I’m delighted to launch a weekly series of cocktail posts in collaboration with two of Rochester’s most respected independent retailers of cocktailware and spirits: Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor—located less than a mile from each other on Monroe Avenue near Twelve Corners in Brighton. Please read more about these partners … Continue reading NEW! Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Miami Martini
A Holiday Brunch Martini
What's a great beverage to pair with Christmas brunch? A Brunch Martini, of course! It has a nice balance of citrus sour with the sweet of marmalade and a good triple sec—I love Pierre Ferrand’s Orange Curaçao, but you’ll never go wrong with the original, Cointreau. Grand Marnier is great, too, even though it’s not … Continue reading A Holiday Brunch Martini
The Libation Lounge 