Everything is temporary, and someday you will die. Do I have your attention? Cool. The ability to manufacture and store ice completely changed the culinary world, and the cocktail couldn’t … Continue reading Ice and Mortality
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Spiked Iced Coffee (video recipe)
This has become a favorite for summer afternoons or early evenings, and like so many of my summer recipes, you can make and drink it in a mason jar! 1.5 … Continue reading Spiked Iced Coffee (video recipe)
The Ultimate Make-Shift Shaker
I love my Boston shaker. The metal tin and pint glass form the perfect vessel for shaking and straining drinks, especially when coupled with a Hawthorne strainer to catch loose … Continue reading The Ultimate Make-Shift Shaker
Star Wars Cantina Cocktails (Theme Park Drinks, Part 2)
A few weeks ago, Jessi and I spent three days at the Disney theme parks, and we approached each day differently when it came to drinks: Day 1: By the … Continue reading Star Wars Cantina Cocktails (Theme Park Drinks, Part 2)
Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)
Perhaps this post will resonate more with Florida natives, but I have some words of advice for anyone planning a trip to Disney’s Epcot: Don’t force yourself to “drink around … Continue reading Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)
The Jagerita… Yes, Really
Winding down the Bar Chaplain Cocktail Party is the Jagerita, a recipe I picked up from this video by Jeffrey Morgenthaler. It’s a surprising combination, and unbelievably enough, it works!
Making a Made-to-Order Mojito
All you have to do is type “mojito” into the youtube search bar, and you’ll enter a realm of controversy, so I choose to be flexible with my technique for this drink. As long as it’s got mint, lime, sugar, rum, and soda, the rest is negotiable.
On Moderation: Count Your Drinks
This Lent, the Bar Chaplain blog will feature a series of articles on moderation and drinking safely. This first post features a crucial tip for people choosing to drink in moderation: always keep count.
How to Make the Chocolate Orange
Sometimes a great drink starts with discovering a new ingredient. That was the case with Cointreau Noir and the Chocolate Orange. In this video, we also discuss what makes a real maraschino … Continue reading How to Make the Chocolate Orange
The Old Tom Martini
While the vodka martini might spend more time in the spotlight nowadays, the original martini involved gin and sweet vermouth. Check out the recipe, and click here for the history!