The Kentucky Derby is this weekend! For international readers, the Derby is America’s most famous annual horse race, and Derby viewing parties are a big tradition in America (especially the South). … Continue reading The Julep Mint Tournament
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Creativity, Safety, Post-It Notes, and Bourbon
I have a system for writing about cocktails. Whenever I try out a new recipe, I sit down and write a quick 2-5 sentence blurb about it, and as I … Continue reading Creativity, Safety, Post-It Notes, and Bourbon
Why I will never write a post about the Old Fashioned (except, of course, for this post about the Old Fashioned)
It was a Friday night, and we already had a few beers in us when we decided to venture into one of Franklin Street’s top cocktail bars, and frankly, had … Continue reading Why I will never write a post about the Old Fashioned (except, of course, for this post about the Old Fashioned)
Cointreau Noir and the Chocolate Orange
Cointreau has been my go-to triple sec for quite a while. This French liqueur goes in my margaritas, daiquiris, boulevards, and more other cocktails than I can count. Utilizing sweet … Continue reading Cointreau Noir and the Chocolate Orange
St. Paddy’s Southern Sipper (the “Classy Car Bomb”)
The Irish Car Bomb is a famous (or infamous) drink that involves dropping a shot of equal parts Baileys and Jameson Irish Whiskey into a half-pint of Guinness. In a … Continue reading St. Paddy’s Southern Sipper (the “Classy Car Bomb”)
The Surprising Origins of the Moscow Mule
2 oz vodka, the juice from half a lime, 4-6 oz ginger beer stirred and served over ice in a copper mug– easy, right? Even though the drink is simplicity itself, the story behind the invention of the Moscow Mule is a little more complicated than its creators would have you believe.
The St. Augustine Distillery
Saturday was almost a very bad day. Knowing that it was our last free day for a few weeks, Jessi and I were determined to visit the St. Augustine Distillery. As different … Continue reading The St. Augustine Distillery
The Coffee Old Fashioned
So let’s talk coffee for a minute. First off, I should warn you that my coffee and beer preferences are reversed. Beer-wise, give me a good, rich stout or a … Continue reading The Coffee Old Fashioned