You read that right, and with this recipe you get a free history lesson. (“Make it a double, bartender—this is gonna take a little while!”) I confess needing to look up what the Pastry War was, and thank you to Wikipedia for telling us all we need to know about this quaint, three-month fracas. Top … Continue reading The “Pastry War Margarita”
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The Monte Whiskey Sour – and Egg White Technique
"Sour" cocktails, among other categories and styles, frequently involve egg white in some form, so this is a good time to bring up the matter of egg-white technique. Pay close attention: Breaking the shell isn't the messiest thing you can do with an egg Why use egg white? Because egg whites lend creamy texture to … Continue reading The Monte Whiskey Sour – and Egg White Technique