Midori Margarita, originally uploaded by cynthiacloskey. It’s Mixology Monday, and this month’s host is Anna at Morsels and Musings. Our theme is fruit liqueurs, interpreted for this as "a sweet alcoholic beverage infused with fruits or fruit flavours." My immediate first thought for this theme was the bottle of Midori that has been languishing in …
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Drink — then you’ll see…
Through the kindness of friends, I recently acquired a bottle of Lucid, the sort-of-recently introduced legal absinthe that’s now available here in Pennsylvania and in the rest of the U.S. It’s a very pricey spirit, costing over $60 in PA and about that much elsewhere. Perhaps you’ve wondered, as I did, is it worth the …
Sazerac FTW!
Long-time readers of this site know my affection for the Sazerac, that classic cocktail of New Orleans. Rye, Peychaud bitters, a bit of sugar, and a dash of anisette combine to make a lovely glass indeed. A Senator of Louisiana is about to embark on a campaign to have the Sazerac declared the official cocktail …
MxMo: Limit One, Irish Sazerac
This has been my most difficult Mixology Monday yet. The theme is "Limit: One," set by this month’s host, Kaiser Penguin. Rules Consume and write about your favorite, strongest drink. You know, the one that that is delightful, complex, and will leave you wanting to stay home from work the next day. It should contain …
MxMo: Variations on the Brandy Alexander
VMGq_6GouyI This month’s Mixology Monday theme is "Variations," hosted by Jimmy at Jimmy’s Cocktail Hour. Sometimes it seems like every drink I make is a variation on the original. Probably it is. Good cocktail-making is like good cooking: You take a recipe, tune it to your tastes and to the tastes of those who will …
Mixology Monday: Brandy
Cognac: Spot, originally uploaded by Shaylor. The first Mixology Monday of 2008 is being hosted by the clever Marleigh of Sloshed! and she has chosen a warm and friendly theme that’s sure to bring a little something for everyone: Brandy. I’ve written about brandy in the past (most notably here). So many lovely drinks can …
Innovations in cocktail consumption
Hendriks and Cucumber Originally uploaded by Lizard Martini Researchers have developed a way to vacuum-infuse a Martini into a cucumber. And they’ve captured this technique on video. Even without having tried it, I’m pretty sure this is the ideal accompaniment to sushi and sashimi. I don’t know about you, but I’m adding a food vacuum …
Repeal Day! I’ll drink to that
Today is the 74th anniversary of the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which reversed the Eighteenth Amendment — that is, today is the anniversary of the end of Prohibition. After thirteen years, Americans could once again legally make, manufacture, and sell alcoholic beverages. Dewar’s Scotch has used this as an advertising …
Mixology Monday: Gin
It’s Mixology Monday, hosted by the wise-beyond-his-years Jay Hepburn of Oh Gosh! Our topic this month is gin. A fantastic topic it is too. Too many people lack experience with gin, thinking it’s good only for Martinis and G&Ts. It’s terrific in both, of course, but it’s versatile, and now we get to discover many …
Mixology Monday: Pairings — Hot Toddy and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
It’s Mixology Monday, hosted by Natalie of The Liquid Muse. The theme this month is Pairings, meaning the pairing of cocktails with food. I find it easy to match foods with wine and with beer, but harder to do so with cocktails. My big favorite pairing is a nice Martini with sushi or sashimi, particularly …
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