Seasons greetings, friends!Around this time of year, a certain holiday beverage makes its way into like 2/3 of my recipes. It goes in my coffee. It goes in my cocktails. … Continue reading Festive Egg Nog Cocktails
Tag: gin
Goose Juice: A Wild Goose Cocktail
I just got back from the Wild Goose Festival, and while there’s a longer blog post forthcoming, I wanted to go ahead and share our signature cocktail from the weekend: … Continue reading Goose Juice: A Wild Goose Cocktail
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!
Gin + Lime + Anything Carbonated
It’s summer in Florida, and one walk around the block is enough to reduce me and the puppy-sized cow to panting, gasping puddles. My car thermometer registered 97 degrees yesterday. … Continue reading Gin + Lime + Anything Carbonated
Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
On this blog, I frequently dive into more complex spirits and cocktails, but I want to take a second and answer a basic question: Where does liquor come from anyway? Well, to … Continue reading Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
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
Ordering a Martini
There are almost as many martini recipes out there as there are martini drinkers. This drink may have more variations than anything on the menu, so it’s good to know … Continue reading Ordering a Martini
James Bond’s Questionable Drink Order
The origins of the martini are unknown, but the earliest mention of the drink comes from an 1883 newspaper ad that identifies it as a type of Manhattan. (Because you … Continue reading James Bond’s Questionable Drink Order