- 1.5 shots of a middle-of-the-road cognac (I used Hennessy)
- .5 shots of amaretto
- ice cubes
- Splash of seltzer
Archive for September, 2008
A Cold Warming Drink: French Connection
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
I love cognac. This has been a taste that I have acquired over the last 10 years. But for many people, like my lovely bride, cognac has too much bite. The aromatic liquor is strong and can burn going down. So I am always on the lookout for a mixed concoction that will soften the harshness.
So the other night I put together the French Connection:
The Woo Woo
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Sometimes the simplest cocktail recipes have the greatest names and the best results. That is exactly what you get with the Woo Woo:
- 1 shot of Vodka
- 1 shot of Peach Schnapps
- Splash of Cranberry Juice
- Ice, divided
Beer Review: Flying Dog, Tire Bite Golden Ale
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008Rule of Citrus: None
Besides sampling plenty of Woodstock Inn beverages on our camping trip, I also brought a mix of Flying Dog ales. I’ve noticed Flying Dog in many stores, but I’ve never purchased any of their products. At first I was intrigued when I found out that Ralph Steadman was the artist in charge of the labels. Anyone familiar with Hunter S. Thompson will know who Ralph Steadman is and his...
Classic Sidecar – Michael Timothy’s Style
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
The Sidecar may be one of the oldest and most varied cocktails in the world. The origins of the sidecar are murky, but it is considered to be one of the classic mixed drinks from the early part of the 20th century. It can have brandy or cognac, orange liqueur, and some kind of citrus juice.
Well, at one of our favorite haunts, Michael Timothy's in Nashua, NH, they just put a Classic Side Car in their new drink menu. Last week, I tried one out. It was listed to have the ingredients:
- Remy Martin VSOP
- Grand Marnier
- Sour Mix
Woodstock Inn Roundup
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Located on the bustling main street of Woodstock, New Hampshire, you are sure to find the Woodstock Inn and Brewery. On our usual Labor Day camping trip, we made a pilgrimage to the Inn for food and beverages. Besides great food, there is also great beer, and with a sampler option on the menu I opted for four brews from light to dark.
First up, we had the Loon Golden Ale, a dry and crisp beer. With a golden color and slight hop flavor...
