Yesterday (July 19) was Daiquiri Day. I hereby claim authority to dismiss any tickets you get from the cocktail police for celebrating a day late. Or days late. Seriously, I try to stay up on all the cocktail “holidays,” but I almost missed this one. I apologize. I happened to drop in on http://www.diffordsguide.com for … Continue reading A day late, but never a daiquiri short
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
Egg me with some rum: Casablanca No. 1
Casablanca … Recite with me: “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine ... and orders a rum drink.” Eggs and rum have an interesting relationship, rather like Rick and Ilsa in the classic film. During the winter holiday season, eggs take the lead in their … Continue reading Egg me with some rum: Casablanca No. 1
Dead Parrot Colada
With summer almost upon us (a boy can dream can’t he?), it's time for frozen tropical drinks. DEAD PARROT COLADA1½ oz Gin1½ oz Coconut water½ oz Akvavit½ oz Blue Curaçao Liqueur¼ oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur½ oz Fresh lemon juice½ oz Simple syrup Blend all ingredients with crushed ice and serve in a Collins glass with … Continue reading Dead Parrot Colada
The Dorchester
Found this recipe while looking for cocktails to help use the temporary surplus of fresh grapefruit juice I have before it goes bad. Couldn’t wait to get my two lips on it, of course. <rimshot> It is absolutely delicious and refreshing. Of note, the recipe as presented on liquor.com called for no garnish at all, … Continue reading The Dorchester
Five Dog-themed Cocktails
Photo provided by Frankly Vodkas Back on March 26, we had a tasting of Frankly Organic Vodkas at Pinnacle Wine & Liquor. (Full disclosure: I am in the part-time employ of both fine organizations.) Frankly donates 1 percent of its revenues to animal welfare organizations in the markets where it’s sold through its Frankly Fido … Continue reading Five Dog-themed Cocktails
The Libation Lounge 