Whiskey Sour

Posted on February 24, 2014February 23, 2014 by linda

A little sour, a little sweet, and a lot of whiskey. What’s not to like? For this recipe you’ll need: 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey (use something that’s good quality, but you don&... Read More

Gin and Tonic

Posted on February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 by linda

Gin and tonics are my favorite summer cocktail. The key to a good G & T is to use good quality tonic. The supermarket brands are blah and flat tonic is frankly gross. I suggest buying your ton... Read More

Vodka Martini

Posted on January 27, 2014February 13, 2014 by linda

Sometimes the classics are the best! The key to a great vodka martini is to make it really cold. Decent quality vodka helps too but you don’t have to break the bank. If you store your vodka ... Read More

Gin Martini

Posted on January 27, 2014January 25, 2014 by linda

You have to really like gin to like a gin martini. Cheap gin is terrible so don’t bother with this cocktail if you don’t want to splurge on the good stuff. For this recipe you’ll n... Read More

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by linda

Goodbye 2013. Hello 2014. I hope your new year is full of good luck and happiness. Heck, I hope my new year is also full of those things! I’m going to celebrate with something fizzy. Of cour... Read More

Manhattan

Posted on December 29, 2013December 27, 2013 by linda

The Manhattan is one of my favorite winter cocktails. This cocktail is only worth making with good ingredients otherwise it will taste like cheap booze. If you serve Manhattans at your gathering I g... Read More

Nihombashi Cocktail (Persimmon Manhattan)

Posted on November 24, 2013November 25, 2013 by linda

Why call it a Nihombashi Cocktail? It’s hard to grow persimmons in New York, so I had a hard time calling this a Manhattan. Nihombashi is the Toyko neighborhood where the Japanese stock exch... Read More

Persimmon Syrup

Posted on November 24, 2013November 25, 2013 by linda

This is actually a cross between a syrup and a puree. This sweet syrup can act as a base for a variety of persimmon cocktails. You can use either ripe (firm) or very ripe (liquidy) Fuyu persimmo... Read More

Gift Ideas for Mixologists

Posted on November 30, 2012November 28, 2012 by linda

Do you have a mad bartender in your circle of friends and family? Here are some gift ideas that should pay you back in cocktails for years to come. Fun with Chemistry I haven’t tried this out ... Read More

California Manhattan

Posted on November 29, 2012November 27, 2012 by linda

What’s more Californian than pomegranates? This cocktail is just a hint sweeter and fruitier than an traditional Manhattan. It’s worth splurging on the good booze for this cocktail. Fo... Read More

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