Puns have been called the lowest form of humor (wrongly, I insist), but I nominate this cocktail for “highest form of libation," punnish name and all. Watermelon is in season as we speak, and there’s no shortage of great watermelon cocktails out there on the internet. If you love watermelon as much as I do, … Continue reading Tequila Mockingbird
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The “Pastry War Margarita”
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”
I don’t name them, I only mix them: “Adios Motherfucker”
I assume everyone reading this is over 21, yes? Apologies if the name furrows anyone’s brows. My beloved, 90 percent proper First Niece tells me that back in nursing school they referred to this more simply as the "AMF." That works, too, although for me that conjures memories of stinky bowling alleys. Also, apologies if … Continue reading I don’t name them, I only mix them: “Adios Motherfucker”
A *Tequila* Martini? Of course!
If you think tequila is only for shots or Margaritas, oh please—walk with me here for a little while. Set aside those bottom-shelf tequilas that are only half agave, and let’s see what a person can do with a rich, textured 100% agave tequila from a couple of shelves up. Tequilas are not all alike. … Continue reading A *Tequila* Martini? Of course!
Cinco de Mayo riddle: What’s Mexico’s favorite tequila drink?
And, oh yes—happy Cinco de Mayo, to those who celebrate. If your answer to that headline question is “the Margarita” … you are sadly wrong. It’s the Paloma, at least according to cocktail historian and raconteur David Wondrich. Truth told, it may not be either cocktail, because the Paloma and Margarita are both chronological infants … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo riddle: What’s Mexico’s favorite tequila drink?
The Colletti Royale
Rooty-tooty, fresh and fruity—the cocktail stars aligned for this one, and it's a great cocktail for sparkling wine lovers. I have some blood orange juice, and Nancy *somehow* came by a bottle of Cava rosé. I may or may not have bought that for her with ulterior motives; I can neither confirm nor deny. Nor … Continue reading The Colletti Royale
Melinda’s Margarita
Happy National Margarita Day! This is my favorite Margarita—Melinda’s Margarita—and the trick to it is getting the heat just right. Trust me; I made the the overkill variation once. Once. Melinda is my friend who suggested improving another recipe I used by muddling 2-3 jalapeño slices in the shaker before adding ice and shaking the … Continue reading Melinda’s Margarita
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 Libation Lounge 