The history of this signature cocktail of New Orleans is a bit like building a drink: Bits were added until it arrived at the final recipe. When you’re mixing one, you realize that at its heart, it’s an old fashioned—whiskey, sugar, bitters. But the devil’s in the details, and the details make the Sazerac 100…
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Whiskey Sour
The addition of citrus juice to booze was such an obvious combination that it’s impossible to pin down its true point of origin. Sailors of yore learned to combat scurvy with citrus fruits that offer vitamin C. Lime juice mixed with Caribbean rum kept the British sailors healthy, if not tipsy, and spawned the nickname…
Cocoa-Coco Cocktail
Cocoa, coconut milk, and dark rum combine to make a smooth, silky, and sweet (but not too sweet) drink. This would be just as decadent served before or after dinner—or, frankly, as an afternoon, après-ski type of drink. A fun idea for a party is to make two versions of this cocktail, one with dark…
3 Ways to Fall in Love With Chocolate—Sweet, Savory, and Boozy
We just can’t help but fall in love with chocolate. The ingredient is intertwined with sweetness and romance; not to mention that eating it tells our bodies to release endorphins, the feel-good chemicals in the brain. The magic of the cacao bean is as strong today as it was for the ancient Mayans and Aztecs….
State Issues Warning to NYC Restaurant After It Starts Selling 25-Cent Cocktails to Customers
New York’s State Liquor Authority has issued a warning to a restaurant after it began selling 25-cent martinis and Manhattans to customers in an effort to lure them in. Anton’s Cafe and Wine Bar in the West Village announced earlier this month that it was reintroducing 25-cent martinis and Manhattans for customers every weekday lunch during January….
The Cocktails : Continental Sour
Mixology is gaining the popularity from day to day. Original bars are opened all over the world, where you can enjoy authorial cocktails. Our program is devoted to these unique drinks. No doubt they will delight you with not only excellent taste but also with an unrivaled appearance. Each episode – is a new cocktail,…
Champagne Cocktails for a Crowd
My take on the French 75 swaps the gin and lemon juice with vodka and lime, topped with Champagne and soda water for more bubbles. Serves 8 1 cup vodka 8 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 cup soda water 1 750ml bottle Champagne, cava, or prosecco In a pitcher half-filled with ice, stir in the…
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Old Fashioned
So simple and elegant. Made with just four ingredients—whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist of orange—the old fashioned has survived for centuries while other mixes have come and gone. We love our legends: The Pendennis Club, a gentlemen’s club founded in 1881 in Louisville, Kentucky, claims to be the birthplace of the old fashioned, invented…
Citrusy Bloody Mary
First created at the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis Hotel in New York, during the roaring ’20s, the bloody mary was meant to be an elegant hair-of-the-dog, pre-lunch drink. It was originally served in a martini glass, shaken not stirred, and made with fresh tomato juice. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find…
Dive Into American Cocktail Culture, State by State
With a lock on most of the top 20 drunkest cities in America, Wisconsin might know a little something about alcohol. While many likely think this means beer, a book recently published by the University of Wisconsin Press focuses on the Badger State’s love of cocktails. “Wisconsin Cocktails” is the latest work of state resident…
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